Originally Posted by
Jancouver
Based on your formula, all races of my height in Pro peloton are fat since they are all above 2.2. This rule of thumb is maybe ok for short or average guys but not suitable for any taller riders. JMHO
Well, as you said, it's a rule of thumb, not a rigid predicter of performance.
For example, I found this post in the internet and cannot vouch for its accuracy.
http://bicyclespokesman.com/cyclists...dy-mass-index/
It would place Hincapie (6’3”, 170lbs) at 2.26, and Armstrong (5’10”, 165) at 2.35, so obviously there are good cyclists who don’t fit the rough guidelines.
Nonetheless, most of the guys I see at around 2.4 or above (granted they're middle aged guys with full time jobs) could stand to lose weight without impacting their performance.