Originally Posted by dagna
You might want to check out the fit calculator at Competitive Cyclist:
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO
My local Specialized dealer did many measurements on me, and when I did this fit calculator just for grins, it matched up very well. So, if your local dealers are all doing the eyeball method, you can at least double check it with this.
I did the calculator and I am having trouble comparing it to the Geometry chart at Lemonds site for the Etape. Here are my results:
Measurements
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Inseam: 38
Trunk: 27.5
Forearm: 14.5
Arm: 26
Thigh: 27
Lower Leg: 24.5
Sternal Notch: 63
Total Body Height: 76
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 62.5 - 63.0
Seat tube range c-t: 64.5 - 65.0
Top tube length: 55.8 - 56.2
Stem Length: 12.2 - 12.8
BB-Saddle Position: 85.9 - 87.9
Saddle-Handlebar: 57.3 - 57.9
Saddle Setback: 9.0 - 9.4
Seatpost Type: NON-SETBACK
The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 63.7 - 64.2
Seat tube range c-t: 65.7 - 66.2
Top tube length: 55.8 - 56.2
Stem Length: 11.1 - 11.7
BB-Saddle Position: 85.1 - 87.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 58.1 - 58.7
Saddle Setback: 10.2 - 10.6
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 65.4 - 65.9
Seat tube range c-t: 67.4 - 67.9
Top tube length: 57.0 - 57.4
Stem Length: 11.3 - 11.9
BB-Saddle Position: 83.4 - 85.4
Saddle-Handlebar: 59.8 - 60.4
Saddle Setback: 9.7 - 10.1
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
Thanks for the additional info you guys supplied me.
I don't have the money right now to buy a Reno and I don't want to wait until the new models come out (assuming they come out in December?) How much would it cost to switch over the Sora shifters to Tiagra? Do I have to switch over to a 9 speed? I know it would be benifictial to go ahead and get a bike (like the reno) with them already installed but I can't warrant the purchase, 700 dollars is enough as is!