So how do you find ideal reach? The bikes I'm looking at (CAAD12 and Super Six Evo) aren't available for rent in my area, and test rides aren't long enough to really evaluate the finer points of the geometry. I'm happy to pay to have stack and reach calculated by a fitter, as long as the cost is reasonable (around $100-$150 or so).
Originally Posted by
tangerineowl
Your ideal stack really comes down to how flexible you are and how high or low at the front end you find comfortable. This can change with time on the bike.
Reach, to me, is the critical number.