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54 felt to a Transition M or L

campyrick

Oct 27, 09 17:36

Post #1 of 10 (364 views)

54 felt to a Transition M or L	Can't Post

I am thinking about switching to a Transition from my 2007 54 Felt DA. I know they are very different bikes but I think it could work better for me. The stack and reach numbers seem to indicate that the L would be closest to my 54 DA. I do have my DA stem with a slight upward tilt and use Syntace bars, which have a lot of stack compared to most. My goal is no spacers and the 120 head tube on the transition would allow me to do just that. I would be getting the S Works module and be putting my components from the DA on it. I know I need to get fit, but just want to use this as a starting point.

tridawg72

Oct 27, 09 17:54

Post #2 of 10 (353 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Hey - I went from a 2008 - 54 DA to a Large S-Works Transition. I am about 5'11 and the large transition fits great. Hope this helps

desert dude

Oct 27, 09 18:25

Post #3 of 10 (336 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I went from a 54 Felt to a L Transition. I'm 6ft.

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Toby Tri

Oct 27, 09 21:09

Post #4 of 10 (292 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Never been on a Felt, but I am 6'0 and have a Transition M and it fits me great.

banger

Oct 28, 09 6:20

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Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [Toby Tri] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I am 5'10" and while I didn't move from a Felt I have a 54cm Cannondale and really like my M Transition.

Goop

Oct 28, 09 9:13

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Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I'm 6'1" w/ 34" inseam on a Large 09' Transition

BamaIM

Oct 28, 09 9:59

Post #7 of 10 (186 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

5'9" on a M Transition Pro........I also have an upward stem setup. Tried like crazy to go lower, could not
find the comfort zone.

Great bike

campyrick

Oct 28, 09 17:04

Post #8 of 10 (141 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [BamaIM] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I am really struggling with the numbers here. By stack and reach I should be on a large, especially reach. A taller head tube would be good for me, to limit spacers. I guess when guys that are 6 feet tall are riding the same bike, I begin to question my thinking. I am only 5'10"!

desert dude

Oct 28, 09 17:45

Post #9 of 10 (129 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

fwiw I have 731mm from center of BB to seat clamp & 270mm of seat post sticking above the frame to the seat clamp.

Brian Stover Accelerate3 Coaching, Blog
Save at TriSports.com - use code BSTOV-S when placing your order

mlm

Oct 28, 09 18:14

Post #10 of 10 (117 views)

Re: 54 felt to a Transition M or L [campyrick] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I am 5'10" also and have a large 09 transition. It fits me great with no spacers.