Originally Posted by
Spinz@50
Anyone want to take a crack at the defining optimal fit? Describe how one knows when their bike is really dialed in for their body size and riding style. Lp
Ill leave the numbers and formulas to others. From a more prosaic view, I think "optimal fit" means:
For a serious pro/Cat I amateur racer - you are dialed in if (a) you can go faster longer and (b) you aren't so beat up afterwards that you can't do it again tomorrow, even though you are still sore as hell.
For everyone else - you are dialed in if the bike feels like it disappears under you on a long ride (whatever you consider a "long" ride). A dialed-in bike makes it feel like the only limitation is your cardiovascular condition, not any body-part pain or any mechanical issue.