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Old 03-12-11 | 08:09 PM
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Spreadsheet of Measurements

First, have you measured all your bicycles and put the measurements into a spreadsheet or similar document?

Second, what measurements have you done?

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I had a spreadsheet with the measurements for all my bicycles at one point, but then my hard drive crashed and took that with it. So I recreated it a number of years ago, but so far only have 2 of my bicycles on it. One day soon, I'll have to do the rest.

This spreadsheet was invaluable to me when Machak, my Marinoni Ciclo was stolen. He was a customised custom-built bicycle and was very comfortable. Having my spreadsheet of measurements meant that Rowan and I could select a frame to build up, and know that the frame would work for me.

We sat in the shop with the frame, my spreadsheet, and a measuring tape, and checked everything ... and then bought the frame because it was a very close match. If I had a complaint about Machak, it was that his top tube was a little bit too long ... and the new Hasa titanium frame has a slightly shorter top tube.

So, I measure the following things ...
  • Seat Tube (Center of Bottom Bracket to Top of Seat Tube)
  • Notional Seat Tube (Centre of Bottom Bracket to Level from Centre of Front of Top Tube)
  • Top Tube (Center of Head Tube to Center of Seat Tube)
  • Down Tube
  • Seat Stay
  • Chain Stay
  • Nose of Saddle to Center of Handlebar
  • Center of Seatpost (at top) to Center of Handlebar
  • Handlebar Width (Center to Center)
  • Crankarm
  • Bottom Bracket to Top of Saddle at angle of Seat Tube


What do you measure? I'm wondering if there should be other things I need to add to my spreadsheet.
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