I've decided on getting an 06 Opal but am a bit uncertain on the Orbea geometry. I currently ride a 54cm Cannondale (with a true 54cm toptube). I'm 5'10'' and have an 84.5cm inseam, 59.4cm thigh, and 69.2cm arm length. My first inclination is to go with the 54cm Opal, but when comparing my current set up with the 51cm and 54cm Opal, I'm sort of in between the two. Anyone have a feeling for how the wheelbase measurements compare between the two Orbea sizes? The published toptube measurment for the 54 Opal is 55cm, while the 51 comes in at 53.5. It would seem that the 51 might be the better fit, but I'm concerned that the overall dimensions of the smaller frame might leave me feeling a bit cramped, even with a longer stem.
So....I'm thinking 54cm frame, with a 100mm stem.
Any thoughts?
So....I'm thinking 54cm frame, with a 100mm stem.
Any thoughts?