My Dad is having to move on from his 2001 Trek 5200 OCLV road bike because it’s giving him problems with his sciatica. With it being a full on racing bike (it’s even the USPS replica- not through choice, mind) the position is too racy for him and making his legs hurt. He’s in his mid 60s and not that serious a cyclist so something with lower gearing will probably suit him better anyway.
We’re looking at a Mango Point AR and struggling to decide what size to go for. He’s 5ft 7 1/2″ tall and the size boundary between a small and medium on Mango’s site is 5’8″. Part of me thinks going a size down will be more beneficial given the situation with his back than going up a size, which is what I would do if I were his height.
The problem is the jump between the TT on the small and medium is pretty big – 523mm on the small and 547mm on the medium – the site doesn’t state whether or not that’s ATT or ETT. I’ve struggled to find much information about it but I believe the ETT on his Trek is 562mm, though I’d not say he looks especially comfortable on it. I ride a Marin with a 560mm ETT and that’s too big for him.
Anyone any ideas, or better still own and tried one? He’s going to call them today to get their take on it but it’d be nice to speak to someone who’s sat on one and isn’t trying to sell them.