Road Cycling - sizing for litespeed

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nmajano
11-30-03, 05:57 PM
Somebody is selling me a 2000 litespeed classic which is 57 cm. I understand that each manufacturer measures there bikes differently.
For a Bianchi Veloce a 57 cm is the best option for me being that the size options are either 57 or 55cm.
I have this opportunity to buy a titanium bike for $1000 & it seems like a bargain except I'm not sure if a litespeed 57 cm is what I would be sized up for.

Any feedback.

I looked at the litespeed website but can't really call it from what I've read & what I know about Bianchi or road bikes overall.

Really appreciate your advice
Neil Majano

roadfix
11-30-03, 06:47 PM
My 1993 Litespeed Classic which I bought new and still ride today is 50cm center to top of top tube. I assume their road frames are still measured in the same manner. If so, the 57cm frame can also be interpreted as roughly 55.5cm center to center.
What does the seller say about this??? Are you able to test ride for fit?
roadbuzz
11-30-03, 06:49 PM
Well, the seat tube measurement is C-T (center of BB to top of top tube). I have a 99 Classic and remember having trouble finding that information as well.


In an era where tube diameters vary significantly with different materials and applications, and even from one end to the other, as in the case of the Classic top tube, c-t is the only reasonable way to measure.

cyclefoever
11-30-03, 07:24 PM
I have a 2001 Classic. The Frame seat tube is 57 CM and the frame top tube is 56.5 CM. I previously rode a 56 CM Cannondale and the two bikes are essentially the exact same size. Hope this helps. Depending on the condition of the bike and the compotent group this sounds like a great deal.
RonH
12-01-03, 05:49 AM
You could go to a Litespeed dealer and get their 2 cents, or go to www.wrenchscience.com to find out what frame size is recommended based on your body measurements.
LSR
12-01-03, 09:04 AM
Don't know how accurate this is but check this out for sizing.
http://www.bikepro.com/products/frames/lsclas.html
MichaelW
12-01-03, 11:30 AM
If you have a bike which fits, or want to compare it to one, use the top-tube length. This is far more critical than standover height, which given the style for smaller frames, is usually quite generous. A cm +- of exposed seat post will make little difference, but a cm+- in the top tube will.