I guess it also depends if you want to slam it (or close to it) or not. On a 51/52 it seems hard for you to be able to slam it. On the contrary, on the smaller sizes you'll probably end up in a longer stem. It depends on your preferences.Eterna7m wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:52 amGood day everyone,
I am about to move from an endurance oriented geometry to a more aggressive one.
My height is 178 cm and my inseam is about 81 cm.
The manufacturers size charts would advise a 53 (Orbea) a 54 (Cube). I posted the geometry charts of the frames in question.
Unfortunately, it is a bit difficult to get a proper bikefit due to overbookings. On my current bike I have replaced the default -8° 100 mm with a -16° 110 mm, removed all spacers and am very comfortable in the drops. Is the difference in Reach between these frame sizes that noticeable? As this endurance bike I don’t have the experience yet. Two bike shops have advised getting the orbea in 51 tho.
(I’ve already put down a reservation on the cube in 54 but I’m currently unsure whether it may be too long …)
Thanks !
One important remark: reach of the handlebars. I don't know the bar reach of any of those bikes.