Originally Posted by
lostarchitect
That's exactly how I am: short legs, long torso. It means I prefer a long top tube compared to the seat tube, and shorter cranks. My preferred size would be something like 53-54cm ctc seat tube, 57CM ctc top tube, 165mm cranks, 90-100mm stem. I can ride a frame up to 57cm, but I have to almost slam the saddle. I'm a little less than 5'-9" tall overall, but I'm all arms.
ahhh, someone who understands. I paid for a fit kit and two years later went into a unique shop in Seattle, the guy said, “you can’t ride a 52!” I had just bought a 51 and thought it might be small. He said a 50cm Fran would probably be perfect. But you know all he did was look at me, so I kind of downplayed it at the time, but I learned he really was an expert. Not that it matters, but he built me some wheels that are still true 20+ years later...