My method of frame fitting is to find the biggest frame I can stand over (with no or minimal clearance) and work with that, using a shorter or longer stem as needed. It's always worked for me, but comfort is my goal, not maximum efficiency. I'm no racer.
Originally Posted by
nlerner
I've never felt my proportions were anything other than average (5'10", 160 lbs), but recently I had to buy a dress shirt and got fitted properly. The store employee was doubtful he could find anything for me as I have freakishly long arms and a thin neck (in terms of being fitted for an off-the-shelf dress shirt, anyway). I guess the thin neck comes from my line of work, pencil necks and all that.
Neal
You're in Brookline? There must be a Brooks Brothers in Boston. I have the same problem, except I'm taller (6'2"). They have a 15" neck, 35" sleeve size that fits me just fine. I haven't been able to find that size anywhere else. Comes in button-down and point collar versions. Blue, white, and a few other colors (sometimes), too.