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Hi,
Just finished my bike. It's fine at first ride, I need to do some minor adjustments to saddle position.

Parts:
Frame Size 49
Handlebar/stem: 90 / 400 mm
Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 R7170 2x12-Speed
Cranks: 105 FC-R7100 (165 mm / 50-34T)
Casette: 105 CS-R7100 11-34T
Chain: CN-M7100
Brake pads: L05A
Rotors: Shimano RT-MT900 Center-Lock Disc Rotor
Saddle: RYET 3D Printed Bicycle Saddle Ultralight Carbon Fiber
Pedals: West Biking Carbon Fiber Pedal Featuring 3 Bearings
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing Zero Carbon
Tyres; Continental Grand Prix 5000 622x30C

Thanks anyone for recommendations and some insights

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Yes, I was thinking about the 165 mm but I'm not sure if 49 is too small for me with 90-100mm stem or 52 would be better.
I know it's more aggressive, I hope I get used to it.
I tried an used Specialized Tarmac SL8 size 52 and it was horribly uncomfortable.

I wouldnt even look at standover height. Looking at stack and reach, you will be lower and more stretched out on the 17D, which is logical for a road bike, but you have to have that in mind (there are road bike alternatives with more relaxed geometries). And i wouldn't put less than a 80mm stem on a road bike, so reach will be 24mm more.
The seat angle is surprisingly steep on the Gavere, idk what to make of it, other than all else equal, you will sit further back on the 17D, which increases the stretched out element even more (you would be able to correct that by moving the saddle fwd on the 17D).
consider short crank arms (160?) because you're short, and if you're stretched out, short crank arms should be more comfortable and easier to live with.

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Thanks
Right now I ride a gravel bike - Gavere Stevens 2000, size 50: https://www.stevensbikes.de/2020/en/de/road/cyclocross-gravel/gavere/
with ZIPP 60 mm stem and it's quite confortable.

I lean towards to 49, what do you think ?

Info: https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/stevens-gavere-2020-50,light-carbon-lcr017-d-2024-49,light-carbon-lcr017-d-2024-52/

I think that the best solution would be to compare the dimensions (including handlebar reach and drop) with some bike you are familiar with.

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Hello,
I was thinking of buying this frame and I am undecided about the size frame.
My size is 171 cm, Inseam 73-74 cm.
Recommended size chart from LightCarbon is for 490 size with Integrated Handlebar HBR14 - 400 x 90 mm
Do you think it's ok for those of you who are my size approx.

Thank You

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