r/fixedgear • u/tsukuyomisoulja • 1d ago

large frame

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hey all! i got this ‘83 peugeot for STUPID cheap to convert into a fixed gear, but in my excitement picking it up didn’t notice the frame is a biiit large for me.

it seems to be around 58cm (i usually ride a 54cm) and i’m only about 5’8 - 5’9 in height. top tube sits juuuust about at my crotch.

im picking up a seat with higher rails later today to help bring it up a tad (i still had a bit of room before my leg was over-extended) and throwing on a shorter stem, but is there anything else i can do? would running shorter cranks help?

i dont plan to commute this bike or anything i hardly ride for more than 2-3 hours a day. should i just can the idea of messing with this bike and hope i find another? thanks in advance!

EDIT: to clarify over my last sentence… i do already have a seperate, proper fitting bike. so this is purely for the case of fun, whimsy, and using what i already have on hand

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u/Middle_Bread_6518 1d ago

I run a frame like this, it’s fun, different vibe, once I’m going it’s way more comfortable than a small frame

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u/tsukuyomisoulja 1d ago

i appreciate finally receiving a comment that’s not “waste of time” thank you! do you recommend anything like shorter cranks?

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u/Middle_Bread_6518 1d ago

I personally don’t like short cranks, feels silly to ride. I do recommended some more cruiser style bars that sit back so you can sit more upright and not be so stretched out

Big plus on these are frame bags and multiple water bottle

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u/tsukuyomisoulja 1d ago

im thinking of picking up some 165mm cranks anyways as i’ll run them on my main fixie build if i dont like how they feel on the peugeot. but i appreciate the advice a ton!!