Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
I'm 6' 1" and have average proportions as well. I have always ridden a 58cm c to c frame. Over the part 10 years though, after growing old, I have found that I like a 59cm c to c frame as it seems to fit me better now. I have bikes that range from 56cm to 62cm c to c. The 56cm is too small and the 62cm is too big (but I can still ride it). I have a few 60cm c to c bikes that I ride without any real hassles but I prefer a slightly smaller frame of 58cm to 59 cm as I stated before.
As for stems, I like a 120mm stem length but I also use 130mm length as well.
I like illwafer's idea of measuring your Bianchi and deciding if you like its dimensions and trying to replicate its position with a steel bike - (but start with a 58cm c to c frame).
Last edited by Gary Fountain; 06-26-11 at 01:57 AM.