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What road bike to get out of these two?

I think my road bike is too small for me, if I get a larger bike will I perform better on it?

  • I'm 6'2'' and my bikes frame size is 55.5cm which is a Large according to the manufacturer. This is my first road bike and I've been riding it daily for two years with the seat as high as allowed and experienced no discomfort. My friend who is slightly taller than me says it is too small for me and I should change it for a larger bike. I consider myself to be a fit and able cyclist but have begun too wonder if my small bike has been adversely affecting my performance? If I get a larger bike will I see an improvement in my performance?

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    If the bike is comfortable to ride you won't see much if any difference. Has your friend offered you to try out his bike ? A better bike may help it will depend on what you are riding now.

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Ryan, I am no authority on biking, but I have noticed in a local bicycle shop in my area a man being measured and sitting on a bicycle like machine. The owner of the store was looking at his measurements and strokes at varying speeds. That is the best I can describe it to you, because I don't know what you call it. See if you can go to your local bike store and get fitted for a bike, then see if the specifications are a match with your current frame set. On the performing aspect of your question, it depends. Best.

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If you've been riding it for two years without any problems, you should be ok. And I don't think there will be any improvement with a bigger bike. If money isn't an issue, a new bike won't hurt. I become attached to my bikes though. I don't let them go until it's their time.

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it might are your legs almost straight at the bottom of the stroke? if not, then yes a bigger frame would allow more power other things are more subtle than that wle

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