I am looking to purchase a new gravel bike. Interested in a GT Grade, Breezer, Mongoose Selous/orFuji tread. I am 5"10" with a 30" inseam. I currently ride a Cannondale Caadx in a size 54. The bikes I've listed all have different top tube lengths, reach, etc. I have heard that the Breezers run large thinking (52). Gt grade in a 53 or 55? Fuji tread 54? Mongoose 52 or 54? I would be purchasing online so I am not able to test fit bike. Any suggestions on size? I was leaning toward the Fuji or Gt because I have Performance points to use. Interested in what size bikes people ride and their height. Some say size down a frame size? Thanks Ed B
Risky business buying a bicycle without test riding.
For example: I really thought I wanted a particular bicycle, however after test riding them I did not have a good fit and feel, something just did not feel right.
One frame size felt small and the other felt too big, sometimes the geometry of a particular bicycle just doesn't work well.
Craigslist has many postings of practically new bicycles that didn't fit and/or feel right
No substitute for actually riding a bicycle before purchasing, IMHO
Remember, it's not a good deal if the bicycle doesn't fit and feel right
