Originally Posted by
kblaine123
Guys....I'm trying to wrap my brain around this and make the right decision on sizing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Current ride
Colnago C50
Reach 395
Stack 546
Headtube 158
Desired bike
Which size is correct for me ?
Parlee Z5 Medium
Reach 383
Stack 545
Headtube 140
Parlee Z5 Medium Large
Reach 388
Stack 564
Headtube 158
Based on the reach and stack, it seems as though I should be riding the medium Parlee.....however, I'm confused by the sharp contrast of headtubes on the C50 at 158 and medium Parlee at 140. Can this difference be explained entirely due to the C50 having a much slacker headtube ?
Can someone explain this to me ....am I thinking correctly ?
Thanks
Frames also have more or less bottom bracket drop. You need to take that into account when comparing headtube lenghts. More BB drop gives a shorter headtube for the same stack. Imo headtube lenght is not very relevant. Stack, reach and horisontal top tube lenght is where its at.