I got the very first batch of the Garden City, 2 years ago. Of course I didn’t know that our collaboration would be a thing. I’m considering buying the same frame in a different color for the first time in my life.
I’d like to write about the fit of this bike for your reference.
My (Digi) Spec : Height 163cm, PBH 76mm, saddle height 65cm
I chose the small frame size. (the saddle hight is in the height listed above)
Looking at the standover height in the geometry , which is one of the key elements to choosing a frame size, the small size has a 764mm standover height. This is very close to me not being able ride this bike.
But I couldn’t resist and I don’t have any regrets on getting this bike.
This frame has a longer top tube than a typical track bike frame. I built it with a riser bar but I used a 100mm stem, since I wanted to prioritize the aesthetics. I’d be leaning too much forward, so I put on a stem that faces up. An 80 or 90mm stem would be perfect though.
Thanks to the fork offset, the front center is slightly longer, and there’s plenty of toe clearance, so even if you’re like me, riding a fixed-gear bike for the first time in a while, or if you’re a complete beginner, you’re unlikely to have that scary moment where your toes accidentally hit the front tire.
I’ve owned a Road Logic 51 before and I think it has a similar fit. I chose the 51 from looking at the height range reference from Ritchey’s website, but it was a bit big for me so I swapped all the parts onto another bike.
Long story short, yes, the bike is too big for me and I know some would say “You can’t even ride a bike in your own size even when you’re working in the industry?” But I REALLY wanted this bike so please, give me some slack.
With that in mind, when I checked the product page on our online store, it said “165-” for size S, which really made me think, “That’s spot-on. I’d say size S should fit people up to about 170 cm. (Of course, it depends on your body type.)
That said, this is just a “guide”, so feel free to ask if you have any questions about sizing. I’m aware that my own size is a bit on the larger side, so I think I can offer some helpful advice.
