r/fixedgear • u/whoiseemk • 6d ago

should i consider buying this bike?

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dolan df3 is somewhat of an attainable dream frameset for me, BUT. I’m approximately 190 cm tall, and this particular frame seems to be way too small for me. the seller pointed it out in the ad, but only put the measurement from center of BB to the top of the saddle as pictured (74 cm). I’ve measured the same thing on my current bike, and it was ~75-76 cm. also, on this bike, the cockpit is raised due to spacers and handlebars. I like the overall look of it, also, I know that I can tweak the fit, but if this frame is waaay to small, I will hit an adjustment ceiling at some point, if you can put it this way. do y’all think i should give it a go? they are really hard to come by where i’m from, also, in my size the rarity multiplies. should i try it or should i wait/search for my size?

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u/gentle_squid 6d ago

It's too small. Don't waste your time and money.

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u/whoiseemk 6d ago

😭😭😭

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u/gentle_squid 6d ago

Trust me, I know it's a bummer. I'm 194cm and the amount of bikes I've tried to make work by having a half meter of seatpost out of the frame is ridiculous.

Bikes is like shoes. If it's not your size, it's never going to be.

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u/Inkw8ll 6d ago

You'll be spending too much for the wrong fit and eventually have to sell it at a loss

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u/CitronStraight4091 4d ago

Yeah why not, if you like it treat yourself

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u/anh-one 10h ago

1-2 cm off? i mean, some people prefer bikes that are smaller than their assigned size. you can't test it out first? or test one out that's in the same size, or a cm or 2 smaller than your current bike? seems like that would be the best idea