Cannondale road frame measuring.
11-05-06, 12:06 PM
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Cannondale road frame measuring.
Im about to buy a new CAAD 9 frame and i dont really know what size I need. Its either a 56 or 58. Im curious if anyone could measure let me know how cannondale measures the TT, is it center to center or smaller than that, maybe longer?
11-05-06, 12:24 PM
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Geometry is on their website. It's c-c.
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For reference, I'm 5'10'', wear 32 inseam pants and I ride a 56 Cannondale with a 105 mm stem.
I also have a 55 Bianchi with a 110mm stem, and a 56 Specialized (which has a 56.5 virtual top tube) with a 100mm stem, and it's a touch big for me, IMO
I also have a 55 Bianchi with a 110mm stem, and a 56 Specialized (which has a 56.5 virtual top tube) with a 100mm stem, and it's a touch big for me, IMO
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i'm 6'2" with a 34 inch inseam and ride a 56 with a 120 mm stem. size is more abot you than the frame. you need to fit the frame, not the other way around. ride both and have the lbs guys help you
11-07-06, 01:35 PM
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I was worried about how the TT is measured, the website isnt very clear.
I actuatly just drove the hour and a half to sit on one, a great decision. a 56 w/ 110mm worth of stem is perfect for me. And actuatly getting out a measuring tape, the bike was 57cm c-c. not 56 like like the website says.
thanks guys.
I actuatly just drove the hour and a half to sit on one, a great decision. a 56 w/ 110mm worth of stem is perfect for me. And actuatly getting out a measuring tape, the bike was 57cm c-c. not 56 like like the website says.
thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by drdhsimon
i'm 6'2" with a 34 inch inseam and ride a 56 with a 120 mm stem. size is more abot you than the frame. you need to fit the frame, not the other way around. ride both and have the lbs guys help you
