Originally Posted by
rat fink
To prove how far these can range: I'm 6' 1", have more torso than legs, and prefer a good bit of saddle to bar drop. My ideal size is 55 - 56cm for most geometries. On some geometries, (usually with modern bikes), I prefer a 54cm.
There is no substitute for getting on the bike and riding 5 miles. I've found too, that knowingly or not, people misrepresent their height in most cases. It doesn't mean much when it comes to fitting a bike. I'm around 5'11". I have long legs. Pants inseam is also pretty meaningless when it comes to bike fit. I ride 63cm c-t-c traditional geometry road bikes.