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Old 11-16-07, 11:37 AM
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bike fit problem

My current bike is a size 60-61 with a sloping top tube. The effective top tube length is 59 cm, the stem is 12 and I feel that I'm too stretched out. However, the 35 cm seatpost is already beyond the limit mark, so in this respect you couldn' t say the frame was too large for me. Also, here are my measurements and results from Competitive cyclist:
Measurements
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Inseam: 87
Trunk: 70
Forearm: 33.8
Arm: 63.5
Thigh: 63.5
Lower Leg: 56.8
Sternal Notch: 156.5
Total Body Height: 187.5


The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 56.4 - 56.9
Seat tube range c-t: 58.1 - 58.6
Top tube length: 54.8 - 55.2
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 74.6 - 76.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.2 - 54.8
Saddle Setback: 6.6 - 7.0
Seatpost Type: SETBACK

This also suggests that I need shorter top tube. But, A. where do I get a frame with 58 seat tube, 55 top tube, B. I'm 6' 2", doesn't a 55 top tube seem odd for my height?
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