Originally Posted by
Tentacle Master
I recommend that you follow my rapidshare link in the First Post and get your own copy ad then adjust the ranking based on your own preferences. As far as fit goes, I doubt I can think up something apropriate to put into a spreadsheet. You really should try and find a bike in a shop even if its 100 miles away. If the bike is going to do 10,000 miles for you, you can do 100 for it
TentacleM,
Really good advice! I get caught up in comparisons and forget fit is most important.
I've not been able to put together an illustration to compare my "ideal" frame with others; inputting wheelbase, back stay length, bottom drop, tube lengths, tube angles and so forth to compare frames but not yet been successful.
I am also probably too interested in frame and built up weight.
I think it is like comparing wine but I'd like to quantify handling. I've a Raleigh Cadent One that rides like a truck and a Serotta Fierte that rides like a dream. Wheels, frame material and geometry. Grapes, age and food.