Im 5'9" 170 lbs - looking for a bike for my first sprnt tri? I really like the GMC Denali 700c Women's Road Bicycle but I think Im too tall? Is that right?Do I have to have a 56cm? please advise. I dont want to spend much money b/c its my first tri. Any suggestions would be helpful. Looking to spend $200-$300 Im 5'9" 170 lbs - looking for a bike for my first sprnt tri? I really like the GMC Denali 700c Women's Road Bicycle but I think Im too tall? Is that right?Do I have to have... » Read More Im 5'9" 170 lbs - looking for a bike for my first sprnt tri? I really like the GMC Denali 700c Women's Road Bicycle but I think Im too tall? Is that right?Do I have to have a 56cm? please advise. I dont want to spend much money b/c its my first tri. Any suggestions would be helpful. Looking to spend $200-$300 « Show Less
908172
depends on your inseam, but most likely too big. i'm 5'9" w/ 30" inseam. ...need a 54cm or a 21" frame for me to feel comfortable.
908173
I'm the same height and also doing my first sprint tri! Let me know what you find out!
1386973
You may try but this would be more appropriate for someone around less than 6 feet and weighing around 80kg. You may look for something more sturdy for a comfortable ride. I would suggest Diamondback 2013 Overdrive V 29'er Mountain Bike with 29-Inch Wheels, expensive but worth it.
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Please? Anybody? If anyone is 5 feet tall or around there and has used this machine or others (418, 431, 438) in this line, please drop a line here and tell me what you think of it? I am particularly interested in what kind of reach it takes to grip the handlebars while striding. Does it bend you forward to reach them or can you do so in relative comfort without straining your back? ANY input is greatly appreciated!!
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My son is almost 9, and about 57" tall also. With the back seat lowered all the way (or perhaps raised just a little) the bike is fine for him. The good thing about this bike versus other bargain tandem bikes is that with the independent pedaling your daughter can stop pedaling if she gets tired, while you can continue to pedal (or coast also) -- most other bikes less than $1,000 do not have that feature (so both have to pedal or coast at the same time on those bikes). My son absolutely loves riding on the tandem, hope your daughter does too!
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My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little exaggerated but this bike does require some downward effort to move. My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little... » Read More My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little exaggerated but this bike does require some downward effort to move. « Show Less
620707
I am 6'5" 250 so no problem fitting you, but I would look elsewhere for a good exercise bike. As I type this my wife is using it and it makes a knocking sound at every pedal stroke. I put it together very carefully and I would say this is worth half of the price. Also, pedals too wide for serious bikers.
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This item is only 20". You have to search the Tess 24". Before you buy this bike in 24" check out the Diamondback Lustre 24". It is a better bike that is on sale for cheaper than the Tess.
2168713
You might have already bought this, but, I'm 5'7, 148lbs. I purchased the medium. It is a hair too big. The 29" tires really help elevate this so it's hard to gage what you would be comfortable with. If I had to purchase again this particular bike, I'd roll with the small.
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My wife is 5'4 and it's about right for her. The tires are pretty standard comfort bike width. Narrower than a mountain bike but definitely not a road bike by any stretch. Maybe go to a department store or local bike shop and see what size works for you if you're worried.
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I bought this bike for my daughter that recently started training for first triathlon. Her friend who does triathlons helped her pick it out. I hope this helps you.
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You're riding on street right? I would assume since you're looking for a road bike. I owned one for awhile. When I first got it, the rim was bent, contacted amazon, the shipped a new bike out and told me to take what I needed and ship it back. If you're tall, it may be a little to small. I'm 5ft 11 and it was fine for me. The only issue is the pedals are kinda low, so if you take a sharp turn and your foot is extended all the way your pedal will hit the asphalt. If I were you, I would save up extra $$ and get a better bike. It's a decent bike but you spend a few hundred more and get a lot better bike. You're riding on street right? I would assume since you're looking for a road bike. I owned one for awhile. When I first got it, the rim was bent, contacted amazon, the shipped a new bike out and told me to take what I needed and ship it back. If you're tall, it may be a little to small. I'm 5ft 11 and it was fine for me. The only issue is the pedals are kinda low, so if you take a sharp turn and your foot is extended all the way your pedal will hit the asphalt. If I were you, I would save up extra $$ and get a better bike. It's a decent bike but you spend a few hundred more and get a lot... » Read More You're riding on street right? I would assume since you're looking for a road bike. I owned one for awhile. When I first got it, the rim was bent, contacted amazon, the shipped a new bike out and told me to take what I needed and ship it back. If you're tall, it may be a little to small. I'm 5ft 11 and it was fine for me. The only issue is the pedals are kinda low, so if you take a sharp turn and your foot is extended all the way your pedal will hit the asphalt. If I were you, I would save up extra $$ and get a better bike. It's a decent bike but you spend a few hundred more and get a lot better bike. « Show Less
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i am also concidering buying this bike.but i am a bit hevier then you i'm 6 ft tall and about 400lbs. i also want to get back into biking and excercise but i need to find one that will support my weight.
225083
well i bought a shimano next mountain bike from someone, and i don't know if it was my weight or bike, but the back part that guides the chain as you chain gears bent and broke the spokes, so now i am in the same boat. I only weight 230, and i have lost weight, but walking hurts my knees and feet, so i am wanting to ride to get more of a cardio work out. any suggestions?
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I'm 6'0" 210 and my son is 5'10" 165, we have no issues other than if you do a slow tight turn while pedaling your feet will hit the wheel. Lots of fun, I primarily use it with my Autistic son where I usually do all the pedaling. When I have ridden with my wife, it was a blast. I find that the seat post doesn't go high enough which can be easily fixed by getting a longer seat post. Your wife wont have any problems. It's a sturdy heavier bike meant more for cruising around.
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Yes, I think so. I am 6'0 and my wife is 5'10" and it fits us just fine. We did a lot of research before purchasing this bike, and so far we have been very happy with it. A lot of people I know have a Cannondale tandem and they all told us we would be unhappy with the Giordano. I told them the Cannondale costs $3,500 to $5,000 and the Giordano is less than $1,000. they told me you get what you pay for. So far we've ridden the Giordano on multiple 25 mile rides with no problem. We could ride longer distances, but as we pull our 2-year-old daughter in a trailer behind us when we ride, 25 miles a time is good enough for us. Unless you plan to do more serious road biking (say &gt;200 miles a week for at least half of the year) I would recommend the Giordano. It will fit a 6'4 and 5'3 person just fine.
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first, make sure you don't have 26 inch tires, like a mountain bike - because 700x26 is kind of an odd width. i'm sure it exists, but it's not that common. if you really do have 700c wheels, then there's a couple things you need to consider.1. is there any room in the frame for a wider tire? stick your nose down there and see how much clearance you already have.2. is there room for fenders, if you need them? this may not matter.if it fits in the frame, there's no reason you can't go wider. i've done it. if you have calipers or v-brakes, make sure you open them correctly to allow the installation of the tire. good luck. this is a good tire, in my opinion, for the money. first, make sure you don't have 26 inch tires, like a mountain bike - because 700x26 is kind of an odd width. i'm sure it exists, but it's not that common. if you really do have 700c wheels, then there's a couple things you need to consider.1. is there any room in the frame for a wider tire? stick your nose down there and see how much clearance you already have.2. is there room for fenders, if you need them? this may not matter.if it fits in the frame, there's no reason you can't go wider. i've done it. if you have calipers or v-brakes, make sure you open them... » Read More first, make sure you don't have 26 inch tires, like a mountain bike - because 700x26 is kind of an odd width. i'm sure it exists, but it's not that common. if you really do have 700c wheels, then there's a couple things you need to consider.1. is there any room in the frame for a wider tire? stick your nose down there and see how much clearance you already have.2. is there room for fenders, if you need them? this may not matter.if it fits in the frame, there's no reason you can't go wider. i've done it. if you have calipers or v-brakes, make sure you open them correctly to allow the installation of the tire. good luck. this is a good tire, in my opinion, for the money. « Show Less
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But if your thinking about this bike I would get a tern instead. I had this bike and although it was a very good bike it just didn't feel nearly as solid as when I test rode a tern link d8. Tern is the company founded by the son of the founder of Dahon. His bikes cost a bit more but are well worth it. Dahons aren't as solid feeling as terns. If this doesn't bother you than go with the Dahon. I've tried both though. Good luck