Originally Posted by
Anti404
well, I don't know exactly what to do because I can't shell out the money for another fit(my previous bike was damaged in an automobile collision and I had been fit to it). it's a 58cm Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo1(2007) and I am 6'1.5'' with rather long legs. any advice for fitting you could give would help immensely.
p.s.: if these pictures are not sufficient, please ask and I'll try to get more. oh, and I was in a rush and didn't have time to put on a kit, though if needed I can do so.
If you have access to two tools you should be able to get a friend to help you with a really basic fit. You need a level and a plumb bob. Put your ride on the trainer and clip in. Pedal for a minute or so to get warmed up. When you are warm spin so that you stop with your right leg in the 3 o'clock (or horizontal) position. Have the friend check this with the level on the crank arm. Then hang the plum bob from just below the kneecap where your knee protrudes the most. With any luck this will gave you basic knee over spindle or KnOS. Making sure that your cleats are in the correct spot, check that the plumb bob sits roughly over or just behind the spindle in this position. Adjust saddle fore/aft accordingly. Then take the right leg and get it to its lowest point. (usually in line with the seat tube of the bike) and make sure you are not over or under extended. That should get you close.