I currently have a 56 cm trek 1600 and it feels just a tad long I think ETT was 56.2. I'm 5'11. I used to have a lynskey that was a size M/L and had an ETT of 55.7. The lynskey felt great, but I sold it a few years ago.
While contemplating a new build i've been looking at everything and while not well versed, it seems most manufacturers offer 54 or 56 cm and not quite the sweet spot I think i need. I know i can do things like change stem length/seatpost setback etc, but i'm out of my element. I've been looking at everything from complete bikes to building up a workswell. Criteria is carbon frame, ultegra or better and light. I don't care about aero frames at all.
So with that said any of you know of frames that fit in my size criteria? and if not would it be better to go to a 54 cm and get a longer stem?
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Based off the attached bike fit calculator I used can anybody confirm that my findings lean me more toward a typical 54 cm(utilizing setback post and longer stem) as opposed to a 56 which are usually over 56 cm in actual measurements.
After top tube I'm just not sure how these other measurements effect fit for me.
Thanks in advance.
After top tube I'm just not sure how these other measurements effect fit for me.
Thanks in advance.
If you feel the Lynskey was perfect then take those measurements(seat angle and head angle, stem length, reach, stack, rake etc etc) and uses a comparison tools from the internet to drop in the 'new' frame geometry and your bike fit setup to get as close as possible.
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