Using bike fit measurements to select new frame
05-15-16, 11:10 AM
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Using bike fit measurements to select new frame
Hi all -
I'm looking to get a new bike but I'm not exactly certain which size frame would be the optimal purchase. I have the details from a Retul bike fit, and was wondering how I can leverage that. What numbers should I be looking at?
I'm primarily looking at LaPierre bikes (Aircode SL 500 CP | Cycles Lapierre) which according to their height chart puts me (at ~171cm height, ~73cm inseam) right at the border of size S and M.
I'm also looking at Spec Tarmac and Trek Emonda which puts me between 52/54 frame.
Thanks for any help!
I'm looking to get a new bike but I'm not exactly certain which size frame would be the optimal purchase. I have the details from a Retul bike fit, and was wondering how I can leverage that. What numbers should I be looking at?
I'm primarily looking at LaPierre bikes (Aircode SL 500 CP | Cycles Lapierre) which according to their height chart puts me (at ~171cm height, ~73cm inseam) right at the border of size S and M.
I'm also looking at Spec Tarmac and Trek Emonda which puts me between 52/54 frame.
Thanks for any help!
05-15-16, 12:56 PM
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From a fitting, you should know where the seat and handlebars are relative to the bottom bracket.
From the frame dimensions, you should be able to determine what length stem (with your preferred HB curve) and seatpost you need to hit your target fit. If those are nothing crazy long or short, then the frame size is good.
From there, a test ride tells you more than any theory. Dimensions alone do not tell you what it feels like to ride a particular bike.
From the frame dimensions, you should be able to determine what length stem (with your preferred HB curve) and seatpost you need to hit your target fit. If those are nothing crazy long or short, then the frame size is good.
From there, a test ride tells you more than any theory. Dimensions alone do not tell you what it feels like to ride a particular bike.
05-15-16, 02:31 PM
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I am old fashioned I went into Bike shops and test rode them.
Here My LBS does not have High end bikes, But you can try a lesser bike for size, then the shop will order the more costly bike for You.
Here My LBS does not have High end bikes, But you can try a lesser bike for size, then the shop will order the more costly bike for You.
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Hi all -
I'm looking to get a new bike but I'm not exactly certain which size frame would be the optimal purchase. I have the details from a Retul bike fit, and was wondering how I can leverage that. What numbers should I be looking at?
I'm primarily looking at LaPierre bikes (Aircode SL 500 CP | Cycles Lapierre) which according to their height chart puts me (at ~171cm height, ~73cm inseam) right at the border of size S and M.
I'm also looking at Spec Tarmac and Trek Emonda which puts me between 52/54 frame.
Thanks for any help!
I'm looking to get a new bike but I'm not exactly certain which size frame would be the optimal purchase. I have the details from a Retul bike fit, and was wondering how I can leverage that. What numbers should I be looking at?
I'm primarily looking at LaPierre bikes (Aircode SL 500 CP | Cycles Lapierre) which according to their height chart puts me (at ~171cm height, ~73cm inseam) right at the border of size S and M.
I'm also looking at Spec Tarmac and Trek Emonda which puts me between 52/54 frame.
Thanks for any help!
05-21-16, 01:44 AM
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use this calculator and use the Eddy fit results:
Bike Fit Calculator | Find Your Bike Size | Competitive Cyclist
Bike Fit Calculator | Find Your Bike Size | Competitive Cyclist
05-21-16, 12:16 PM
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My latest was on feel even though the sales person had measured me. He said a 54 or preferably a 56 would be right for me but after riding the same bike in a 52,54 and 56, I chose the 52. Felt more balanced and he even said after seeing me ride all three that I looked more comfortable on the 52.
The 52 felt more natural on the bumps and had a better balance on road feel between the front/rear tires. The bigger frames felt light on the front tire.
The 52 felt more natural on the bumps and had a better balance on road feel between the front/rear tires. The bigger frames felt light on the front tire.
