Originally Posted by cderalow (Post 17807250)

funny.. roughly my dimensions. I would think a 54 or 56 would fit, which likely makes that a 58 or 60?

Should be able to look at Vintage Cannondale - Information and Catalogs for Cannondales and find rough geometry chart to confirm.

Originally Posted by dtrain (Post 17807195)

Do you wear 28" or 30" jeans/slacks? Typically your 'cycling' inseam is a bit longer if properly measured. Most of my pants are 30" but my standover and cycling inseam is more like 31-31.5". Either way, it seems like the sloping top tube design of most modern bikes will work well for you.

Originally Posted by Stucky (Post 17807240)

Wow! That's a nice-looking bike!



You're going to have some trouble there; your proportions are definitely outside of the norm. You're going to need a smallish bike to accommodate your standover-height (probably a 52 or 53cm) with a long stem, to accommodate your long torso. Are your arms long? You're best bet is to try out some options before buying anything. This is one case where I would recommend going to a bike shop which has a competent fitter (Doesn't have to be a fancy expensive fitter) and pay him set you up properly on some bikes that you can test-ride, and see what works for you. (Don't just a stationary fitting on a trainer or stand- make sure they actually let you test ride the fit they suggest, so you can see if it actually works)- Then you will know what to look for when shopping for a bike. Bikes with unusually long top tubes will be your friend- Maybe someone on here can recommend some?

Originally Posted by dtrain (Post 17807539)

He said he's a 'superclyde', so aero position probably isn't the most important thing in the world. I see your point though. It would wise to make sure the headtube isn't too long (like Roubaix or older Synapse) - as getting low enough hands could be a problem.

The older LeMonds aren't sloped as much. I don't know if newer ones retain the relatively longer top tube.

Originally Posted by dtrain (Post 17807571)

Wait - I didn't realize the OP was around the Portland area. I might be able to help you out a bit, farhat.

Originally Posted by Farhat (Post 17807593)

I do fear that with too small of a frame, I will feel too confined when going to the drops. Is that a valid concern?

Originally Posted by Farhat (Post 17807601)

Really?? that would be awesome. I updated my location when I noticed you were in OR. and I realized that mine said nothing.

Originally Posted by dtrain (Post 17807624)

Not with the right stem.



Sure, why not. My proportions/fit aren't all that different. I buy 30" pants, but I stand just over 5'11". My cycling inseam/standover is a bit more (31"+). You are welcome to spin around the block on my 56cm Synapse or CAAD10. I have a 90mm Cannondale stem that might help you (for a little while). And if you find a frame, I can help with some of the move over. Also, I have an r700 compact crankset (170mm) to sell that would go great with that 7800 group (just as an option).

Originally Posted by dtrain (Post 17807624)

Not with the right stem.



Sure, why not. My proportions/fit aren't all that different. I buy 30" pants, but I stand just over 5'11". My cycling inseam/standover is a bit more (31"+). You are welcome to spin around the block on my 56cm Synapse or CAAD10. I'm pretty sure the Synapse would accommodate your inseam. I have a 90mm Cannondale stem that might help you (for a little while) on the Saeco. And if you find a frame, I can help with some of the move over. Also, I have an r700 compact crankset (170mm) to sell that would go great with that 7800 group (just as an option) if the cranks aren't quite right.

Originally Posted by cderalow (Post 17807656)

Pretty much what I found. Same general dimensions as you guys... running a 56cm CAAD10. the 58 was too big, and a 54 too small.

though I've got an overly large wingspan (1.07 Ape index), so I run a relatively longer stem at 120mm.

Originally Posted by Farhat (Post 17807841)

So, it was a sram chain, do you have to use the "power link" thing it gives you. I just made it the right size and put the pin back in.

Originally Posted by dave1442397 (Post 17807889)

Yes, you should use the power link. Reusing pins on these modern chains is not a good idea.

One other thing, make sure you have the right chain. A 10 or 11 speed chain is narrower than a 9 speed chain and may not work properly.

Originally Posted by Farhat (Post 17807902)

I at least did that right, Its a ten speed, and I did purchase a ten speed chain.