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Old 08-11-10 | 02:29 PM
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Lemond Poprad Sizing

Ok -- I am looking for a CX bike and am trying to save some cash with a used bike. I have found a couple local deals on used Lemond Poprad's, but I suspect they are a size to small.

Looking at a size 57 Poprad (ST=57 (c-c), TT=57.8, HTA=72.5, STA=72.5)

My measurements are: Inseam = 35", Total Height 74", Trunk 28.25", Arm 27.625, thigh 26, sternal notch 60.75.


I know Lemond's run a bit large -- but is a 57 to small?
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The Poprad had funny geometry, at least in the smaller sizes. The top-tubes were long for the printed size. My 49cm has an eff. TT almost as long as my 52cm Cannondale CAAD5.

So, you need to go by TT length, not frame size. But, I have no idea what TT length you would need, as I'm 5'7".
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Old 08-11-10 | 03:25 PM
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Thanks -- that is partially why I was asking - I knew Lemond's geometry was longish top tubes.

I think the 57 is to small, but thought I would see if I could get someone to confirm that.
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Thanks -- that is partially why I was asking - I knew Lemond's geometry was longish top tubes.

I think the 57 is to small, but thought I would see if I could get someone to confirm that.
I am 6' with a 34" inseam and I am racing a 55. It's not too small
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I'm 5'10" with a 32 inseam and I have a 55. One of my best fitting bikes.
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5'8" with a 31 inch inseam and a 55cm as well. I'm using a 100mm stem. Fits very well.
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