Top tube length
06-12-08, 08:26 AM
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Top tube length
So i did a quick fit from competitive cyclist. I will have to go back and do the measurements again with my wife. For now however it has my top tube length at 77.1-77.5??? Can this be right? Right now I am riding on a 58cm bianchi but I am not finding any bikes with top tube length of 77.1??
Seat tube range c-c 55.9 - 56.4
Seat tube rance c-t 57.7-58.2
Top tube length 77.1 - 77.5
Stem Length 9.2 - 9.8
BB-Saddle Position 175.0 - 177.0
Saddle-Handlebar 43.7 - 44.3
Saddle Setback -8.5 - -8.1
Seat tube range c-c 55.9 - 56.4
Seat tube rance c-t 57.7-58.2
Top tube length 77.1 - 77.5
Stem Length 9.2 - 9.8
BB-Saddle Position 175.0 - 177.0
Saddle-Handlebar 43.7 - 44.3
Saddle Setback -8.5 - -8.1
06-12-08, 08:29 AM
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Do you think perhaps you have a problem with the numbers you entered? Looks to me like you did the leg part correctly and completely screwed up the rest.
A 77 top tube is beyond preposterous. But such is the power of online calculators. We want to believe the result, right?
A 77 top tube is beyond preposterous. But such is the power of online calculators. We want to believe the result, right?
06-12-08, 08:32 AM
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you're doing it wrong.
you must have done the sternum notch and/or torso length wrong.
what values did you put in? I believe that will answer the question.
you must have done the sternum notch and/or torso length wrong.
what values did you put in? I believe that will answer the question.
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06-12-08, 08:42 AM
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This is what i inputed in inches. I just assumed my crude job would be a bit closer...I guess not
Measurements
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 23
Forearm: 10
Arm: 21
Thigh: 11.5
Lower Leg: 23.5
Sternal Notch: 64
Total Body Height: 73
Measurements
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 23
Forearm: 10
Arm: 21
Thigh: 11.5
Lower Leg: 23.5
Sternal Notch: 64
Total Body Height: 73
06-12-08, 08:55 AM
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This is what i inputed in inches. I just assumed my crude job would be a bit closer...I guess not
Measurements
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 23 Low
Forearm: 10
Arm: 21 Sounds very low. By about 3 inches.
Thigh: 11.5 Also very low
Lower Leg: 23.5
Sternal Notch: 64
Total Body Height: 73
Measurements
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Inseam: 34
Trunk: 23 Low
Forearm: 10
Arm: 21 Sounds very low. By about 3 inches.
Thigh: 11.5 Also very low
Lower Leg: 23.5
Sternal Notch: 64
Total Body Height: 73
Also you can't really measure yourself. It is easy to be off about 2-3 inches without the help of someone else.
06-12-08, 09:00 AM
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I think your sternal notch is somewhat high. That leaves 9in of room for your neck and head.
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06-12-08, 11:13 AM
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Fixed...albeit still off as I havent had someone else measure me. I was trying to be a bit more precise this time.
Measurements
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Inseam: 33.7
Trunk: 23.2
Forearm: 14
Arm: 24.5
Thigh: 25
Lower Leg: 22.2
Sternal Notch: 61
Total Body Height: 73
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 55.4 - 55.9
Seat tube range c-t: 57.2 - 57.7
Top tube length: 52.5 - 52.9
Stem Length: 10.8 - 11.4
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 51.5 - 52.1
Saddle Setback: 6.3 - 6.7
Measurements
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Inseam: 33.7
Trunk: 23.2
Forearm: 14
Arm: 24.5
Thigh: 25
Lower Leg: 22.2
Sternal Notch: 61
Total Body Height: 73
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 55.4 - 55.9
Seat tube range c-t: 57.2 - 57.7
Top tube length: 52.5 - 52.9
Stem Length: 10.8 - 11.4
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 51.5 - 52.1
Saddle Setback: 6.3 - 6.7
