I'm 6'2" riding a 58cm CAAD9 5, it fits perfectly.

Just sayin.

Later.

Looking forward to progress pics of your build.
later.

time will tell on the size. i took measurements and did this and that, but until i get it all built up the verdict is out.

anyway, last night i am having a few pops with the wife, discussing this and that, working on the Google Spreadsheet i got going for the build, when i mentioned; "Wow that is is pricey."

to which she replies, "What?"
to which i say, "Crank Based Power."
to which she says, "Everyone should have crank based power."

true story. later.

Crank based power. You get all the coolest toys.

Didn't mean to make you doubt your frame size. You are taller than me and I'm on a 58, so 60 seems reasonable.

Well... my powertap ain't working anymore... if that is going to be an expensive repair... crank based power, everyone should have it, eh?

size is tricky since i am coming from the compact geometry of Giant to the more traditional geometry of the CAAD9. initially i was looking at the wrong geometry for my 2006. they got a little bigger in 2007, or maybe 2008, when they introduced the M/L size. digging up the old Giant geometry came with mixed re*****. i blame Google. anyway, an actual tape measure seems to confirm i will be fine on the 60cm. strecthed out, no seatpost, no spacer kind of fine.

crank based power means more PSIMET wheelsets so i highly recommend it. for me it means carbon tubulars. feel free to quote my wife when discussing the purchase with your significant other. later.

Yeah, I think they got open lines of communication and I ain't about to start subverting that with attempting to justify my wheel needs/wants.

I'm 6'1" and ride a 60cm, fits me fine.

6 FT ride a 60cm, perfect fit, 26,000 miles on it.

Man I love that color. My wrecked one is still sitting in my garage and I was ticked when I found out I couldn't get a frame in that color in any decent amount of time or get a cheaper assembled model either... now I have a white one.


I'm 6'2" and bought a 58. I was measured at what would be a 59 by Cannondale's spec and have very average proportions but I went down a size because I preferred being able to throw the bike around a little easier. A lot of it has to do with riding position too... I'm a bit bigger (210lb) but I'm pretty flexible in the spine so the slightly shorter reach was more comfortable for me. I know lots of riders that have gone up or down a size to get a different fit from what is considered "the best" to give them what they do the best on.

components should start rolling in soon. im going to add some very subtle red accents because, well, im a red and black kind of guy. later.

Red and black rocks. Later.

Are Cannondales sized differently? I am 6'1" and ride a Fuji 56cm, could also ride a 58cm, but not a 60cm.

EDIT: later.

^^^^ i think it is the riders that are sized differently.


the PSI man has placed my parts order. i some stuff coming from ProBikeKit and Fairwheelbikes too. this build will start to pick up steam by the end of next i imagine. the wife is getting kinda made with the frame in the bed and all. later.

At least you're drinking 312.

later

rumor has it that a couple boxes of parts for The 9 showed up today. that is totally cool and the gang. later.

Has to be said - Celebration. Sing it with me.

If you need something to tide you over until the kwark (sic) shows up, I think the old FSA Gossamer that was stock on my bike is hiding down in the shop somewhere. Feel free to have your local mechanic slap it on the 9 for a few weeks.

If you're desperate, that is.

Me.... is that you?

Same height and same bike.

Too bad the 9 is a BB30....

Make it work.

A bit late, but I wonder how far a pair of handrolled Psimet El Especial wheels would get you.

V.

the 9 has been in the basement all by itself for a week now. so i got it some friends.



and a drink.



later.

Dude, you look like Fox Mulder. Put down the beer and pick up a wrench Then post pics.

later.

you want me to pick up PSIMET? literally pick him up? wait, like in a car, or on a tandem, then bring him back to my house for some bike building bonding and beers? not a bad idea. later.