Oct
12
What are clear signs for a new bike size?
For the road cyclists:
I love riding on old 90′s carbon-aluminum lugged frames. However, because they are old, they are hard to find and test ride.
My 1992 Trek 2300 that I just sold has the quill stem pushed all the way down, yet I only have a 2 inch drop. My saddle is pushed all the way forward, yet my knee is still behind the pedal spindle.
What makes things more complicated is that my torso is long. In order to get an aggressive posture (flat back, bent elbows), I have to push my butt to the back of the saddle, making it worse for my legs.
Should my next bike be 54cm like the old bike, except with a fast forward seatpost and a longer threadless stem, or a 52cm bike with a really long stem. I feel like a smaller bike would have a steeper seat tube angle and more flexible saddle to handlebar drop.
I get unusually sore muscles in my upper back and legs after centuries, so any help would be appreciated. I am 5’10 with ~81cm inseam.
You’d be a candidate for a custom frame.
Pushing your saddle too far forward (such as with a zero or forward-set seatpost) will reduce power. I’d avoid going too extreme with saddle position.
If you:
a. can’t go custom
b. want an aggressive riding position, AND
c. find yourself right between two stock sizes…
…go with the smaller frame. A negative rise stem will stretch you out a bit more so you aren’t cramped up in the cockpit, the bike will handle better, and [of course] you’ll get bonus roadie creds.
Keep an eye out for some of the drop bars that have more reach. This could be something good for you.
Interbike 2009 Bianchi – HOC 928, carbon fiber, nanotechnology, integrated seat post road bike
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