I'm trying to decide if the Merckx EMX-5 52cm frame that's currently on sale at Ribble would be a suitable fit for me.
I currently ride a more endurance-focused Scott CR1 (54cm), which has a very similar reach and effective top tube, but a very different stack and head tube length to the racier EMX-5.
I think the Mertckx frame comes with 30mm of spacers, so I could always match it to the Scott's head-tube length if necessary. The Scott's stem is 110mm/+6degrees and is running with no spacers at all. I would describe the setup as "endurance/comfortable" and can ride a century on it without any discomfort.
Here's the measurements:
Stack Reach Eff. Top Tube Head Tube
Merckx EMX-5 527 387 545mm 129mm
Scott CR1 565 383 545mm 156mm
Is the EMX-5 simply too small?
Any advice greatly appreciated!
Frame Size Confusion
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Hmmmm...
Or go for a slightly lower, racier setup with 10-20mm spacers?
Or go for a slightly lower, racier setup with 10-20mm spacers?
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I think I'm going to hold off the 52cm frame - thanks for your input
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