Size advice - Juicy Classic and Roller

[rose_15]

Wonder if anyone has any advice on if a Juicy Classic would be too small for me, or will I just need to go for Roller (prefer the style of Classic)? I'm 178cm and 33 inch inseam. Juicy website says it will be too small but other retailers using inseam seem to say I'll be ok.

Another option is Woosh Santana 3. I emailed them and they think I'd be ok. Would be interested to hear from anyone a similar height who has one though.

I'm going around in circles and online size calculators seem to suggest I'll be a much bigger frame size than any of these!

Thanks in advance

 

[cyclebuddy]

Welcome rose_15

It's a big purchase: Comfort is more than just frame size, and what suits someone else brilliantly may not feel the same for you.

Of the two Juicy bikes you mention, things like the swept back handlebars of the Classic and straighter bar of the Roller will alter riding position (posture, reach) and thus overall riding comfort.

Have you tried calling Juicy and asking which of their dealers closest to you might have both the Classic and Roller (and maybe others of their many step-through models) available for you to sit on and/or test ride? They should know best who does and doesn't have stock of the models available.

 

[rose_15]

Thanks, good advice. Unfortunately there are no stockists anywhere near where I am. Will get in touch with them though for advice. As you say it's a big purchase, I think the Roller is probably a safer bet as retailers and Juicy seem to say it should fit...no grey area as with the Classic.