Bike Size w/ fit calc
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Bike Size w/ fit calc
I used the fit calculator that is in the sticky and my measurements don't seem to match well to bikes, particularly the windsdor hour.
The calculator is saying...
Top Tube : 53.4-53.8cm
Seat Tube CC: 55.1-55.6cm
Seat Tube CT: 56.8-57.3cm
Stem Length: 10.9-11.5cm
My measurements:
Inseam 33.5"
Trunk 23"
Forearm 13"
Arm 27"
Thigh 22"
Lower Leg 20.5"
Sternal Notch 58"
Total Height 70.5"
So, basically I want a bike with a 5300mm-5400mm top tube but a Seat Tube CT of 56-57? If you compare this to the hour dimensions, I want a 56cm for the seat tube dimension, but a 52 for top tube. Thats a pretty big gap between the 2 sizes. Can anyone help with this?
-thanks
The calculator is saying...
Top Tube : 53.4-53.8cm
Seat Tube CC: 55.1-55.6cm
Seat Tube CT: 56.8-57.3cm
Stem Length: 10.9-11.5cm
My measurements:
Inseam 33.5"
Trunk 23"
Forearm 13"
Arm 27"
Thigh 22"
Lower Leg 20.5"
Sternal Notch 58"
Total Height 70.5"
So, basically I want a bike with a 5300mm-5400mm top tube but a Seat Tube CT of 56-57? If you compare this to the hour dimensions, I want a 56cm for the seat tube dimension, but a 52 for top tube. Thats a pretty big gap between the 2 sizes. Can anyone help with this?
-thanks
Last edited by Steezy B; 10-17-13 at 02:42 PM.
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First, have somebody take all your measurements again. I have a feeling something may be off there.
Second, buy the one with the right top tube measurement, as long as the standover height is ok. Don't get hung up on seat-tube length as long as the standover height is adequate.
Third, to my knowledge there is nothing amazingly special about a Windsor Hour other than a low price at Bikes Direct. There are other low-priced chromoly fixies out there, maybe even on your local Craigs' List. You can look around for a frame that fits, after you verify your measurements and fit info.
Second, buy the one with the right top tube measurement, as long as the standover height is ok. Don't get hung up on seat-tube length as long as the standover height is adequate.
Third, to my knowledge there is nothing amazingly special about a Windsor Hour other than a low price at Bikes Direct. There are other low-priced chromoly fixies out there, maybe even on your local Craigs' List. You can look around for a frame that fits, after you verify your measurements and fit info.
#14
I have a similar sizing, super long legs, super short torso. Some brands fit better than others. Just find some with longer seatubes and shorter toptubes. There are plenty out there, maybe not as perfect as you'd like, but go by the top tube length.
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