Lemond Poprad Sizing
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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?
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".
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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From: I wish I were in South Dakota
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 think the 57 is to small, but thought I would see if I could get someone to confirm that.
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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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