Originally Posted by
dimethi
Hey Scrod,
I've read a few threads about Leader 725 frame sizing, and I'm still not sure which size I should get.
I read you're 5'11 and ride 55cm for the 725, and you have decently long arms. Another member said he had a 34" inseam and also rode the 55.
I am:
6' tall
32.5" inseam
14.75" forearm
27.5" arm
Deciding between 55cm and 58cm 752 Leader, what do you think? I've used the bike fit calculator linked by Jaytron but it tells me I should go with a 54cm tt length, which I find off(?)
Please let me know what you think, thank you so much!
If you're currently riding a bike, particularly one that fits you ie you're comfortable on it, measure the top tube, and the next, and the saddle to bar drop, then give Scrod those measurements, it'll help him give a better answer to your question.
BTW, measurements of your body can be really misleading because they don't take into account your own flexibility, strength and riding style. For example, my hyper fit son is much the same size as me but sets up his bike very differently to his fat old dad.