Sam Riders - help me pick the right size! 88 pbh

[Michael]

New to Rivendell bikes and looking to snag a sam; will most likely use albastache or albatross bars, possibly road but not initially.  PBH is 88 and im thinking size 57. What is your experience? 

Thank you! 

[Chris Halasz]

Michael

If it helps, I had a 60cm (double top tube) Sam, and sold it because I thought it was just a bit big for my 89cm pbh. While I regret selling now, I know I'd have preferred the then optional 58cm Sam. 

Now that I'm riding more off-road, and appreciate the clearance, I'd likely go for the 57cm size (and am so tempted to, if I wasn't just finishing building a Clem L). 

The new Sams are so nice. Enjoy!

- Chris 

[Chris Halasz]

Michael 

One more note: I had acquaintances my size who were riding 56cm Sams, and I was tempted by that size as well, and I typically size up! 

[Michael]

Thank you for the response! Thinking the 57 should work for me. Enjoy your Clem!