Originally Posted by
RecceDG
I had the other experience. I ordered my S1 while I was still in county (I wanted to pick it up the first day I got back) and used the CC online calculator. I'm 6'1" with short-ish legs (30' jeans inseam) and it put me on a 56cm. Fitter put me an a 90mm stem and the fit is perfect.
I should note that some aspects of my fit have changed over the years as I got fitter and more flexible. Specifically, I've pulled out all the headset spacers (less one) and could probably go fully slammed now.
DG
Many racers at 6'1" would choose a 56...but certainly not with a 90mm stem. I have ridden that fit...I am the same size and it was awful...cramped and with arms more or less vertical with more drop. The average guy riding a road bike doesn't seek a racer's fit as a racer's fit isn't comfortable for 'most'...but not all. For example...take the OP who comes off a mtb...and put him on your 56 with all that drop...he will feel like he isn't even riding a bike by comparison....the fit is so radically different.The sizing chart above pretty much nails fit for the average rider including the OP and me.