Full disclosure.

[vaxn8r]

Steve's post about love hate CF got me thinking about the way we post opinions, sometimes as fact or at least they are sometimes taken that way.

I had no idea Steve was 245 lbs and 6' 4". Yeah, that could change the way someone thinks about any bike. Likewise if we knew somebody was 5'6' and 125 lbs. Now William, we've known about William ever since he posted those photos rounding the bend in that crit (not to mention those hideous OSU jersey shots :p ). What works for William or Steve, or some flyweight, may or may not ring true for you.

I like ESPN radio. On the Dan Patrick show callers identify themselves by height and weight.

5'11" 188. Ding!

Another thought. I think we should link photos of our bike(s) in our posts. Not so we can flaunt but more so we can get an idea about size and what each of us likes in a ride...racer, tourer, fixie, CF, steel etc. DBRK could just do a post of his basement ;) Anyway, I think these ideas might lead to better communication and understanding of each other's views. Then again, maybe not.

What say you all?

[Ozz]

what a good idea!

6' 2"

175 to 180 lbs

60 x 58

[znfdl]

Full Disclosure:

My seat tubes are 54cm

Top Tubes are 53.5 e.g. a little short waisted and I use a 9cm stem and no it is not too short :D

[OldDog]

My name is OldDog and I'm a bikecaholic.

[dirtdigger88]

dirt

6' 1"

180 lbs

saddle height 80 cm

reach from saddle tip to mid bar- 59.75 cm

nose of saddle is 8.25 cm behind the BB

saddle to hood drop 13.5 cm

Jason

[davids]

Another thought. I think we should link photos of our bike(s) in our posts. Not so we can flaunt but more so we can get an idea about size and what each of us likes in a ride...racer, tourer, fixie, CF, steel etc. DBRK could just do a post of his basement ;) Anyway, I think these ideas might lead to better communication and understanding of each other's views. Then again, maybe not.

What say you all?
Done!

p.s. If anyone needs instructions on sigs, adding links, etc. say the word.
p.p.s. 5' 9", 155.

[rwsaunders]

What about guys like Dave Thompson who have as many bikes as Jay Leno has cars? I keep trying to sidetrack my business trips to Seattle just to see his stable full of steeds in Spokane.

Oh I forgot...6'-1" 175# 58cm standard geometry....

[dirtdigger88]

What about guys like Dave Thompson who have as many bikes as Jay Leno has cars? ....

I COULD be wrong- but I dont think Dave ever has THAT many bikes at once- he move bikes in and out of his stable constantly (trust me I own two ex- DT bikes)

again- I could be wrong-

Dave- HOW many bikes DO YOU HAVE-

Jason

[flydhest]

6'2" 195
60 x 61 (custom Legend)
BB spindle to saddle 81 cm
saddle rails to center of stem/clamp/bars 75 cm

[Kevan]

I'm gonna memorize each and everyone's stats you got another thing coming. It would be prudent if when people discuss themselves and their issues or concerns that they reveal that detail then. Oooorrrr, they can get rid of the lovely artwork at the end of each posting, such as I have here, and provide the gruesome details there, but there ain't a snowball's chance in hell I'm going to come running back to this thread just to find out you're a goofy-legged, knuckle-dragger such as myself.

[Waldo]

6'1"
~165

60c-c
58.5tt

Cue: "I feel pretty"

[dave thompson]

I COULD be wrong- but I dont think Dave ever has THAT many bikes at once- he move bikes in and out of his stable constantly (trust me I own two ex- DT bikes)

again- I could be wrong-

Dave- HOW many bikes DO YOU HAVE-

Jason
Today?

[dirtdigger88]

Today?

no . . . go ahead and include any bikes due in tomorrow in your count


Jason

[ergott]

53cm Nago geo.

Saddle height - 73.5cm
Saddle to mid bar - 56cm (120mm stem)
Saddle nose behind BB - 6cm (a hair more)
Saddle to hood drop - 11cm
Deda 215 deep drops
Brooks Swift
Record pedals
Shimano shoes (don't worry, they get along just fine)
172.5 cranks

5'9" 183 and dropping. Used to be 173 when I was faster.

Considering a fit in the spring after I get my riding time up.

See link below for the bike.

[Fat Robert]

six and 1/2

170

saddle height: 80.4cm

saddle setback: 6.7cm

saddle nose to bar center (diagonal): 59.3cm

saddle-to-bar drop: 13cm


i like bikes that like me

bikes that start with a p and end in an i are good, too

new scott pic coming tomorrow

[Grant McLean]

I try to remember to post my size when it's relavent to the topic.

In any case, all my numbers sound better in metric....(especially the shoes)

170cm 5'7"
65kg 142 lbs


Saddle height 69.5cm
cranks 170
Bars 42 (outside)
Pedal Preference - Keo Carbon
42T small rings rock

Helmet size - small giro
Glove size - medium
Bib size - medium
Jersey size - #3
shoe size 40 - size 7 :(

g

[obtuse]

huh?

6'2...

frucking fat....

84 cm saddle height.....

the rest of the stuff goes where it goes and it's too complicated to explain right now....

small jersey
large bibs
large gloves
45,5 shoes

but i guess i need to go prove that out on the road.
obtuse

[Ti Designs]

I feel like a centerfold

Take a look in the '06 Serotta catalog. I AM the centerfold...

5'10", 155 Lbs.
56cm custom Serotta, Red on the right side, blue on the left.


If you really want full disclosure, let's go for a ride. One thing I hate about internet forums is you don't know who you're talking to. For me the truth is found out on the road with your butt in the saddle. Anyone can claim to be a former euro pro on an internet forum...

[vaxn8r]

OK, point of clarification:

I think when we post opinions about a particular bike or component, that as part of our opinion, we add our size. The photo links was just an idea so we could get an idea of what type bikes you like to ride. Obviously with some the list is far too long than say with me, who only has one type of "hammer".

Anyway, it's fun to post this stuff here but I'm going to forget it all in about 5 seconds. All except that Fat Robert isn't so fat. I'm writing that one down.

[bcm119]

Yeah but weight is only part of the equation when you're talking about equipment feel, durability, etc. The other part is what kind of rider you are... a Sunday tourist, a cat 2, etc. I think we have a wide range here, and if you start qualifying opinions based on weight, speed and ability its going to alienate a lot of folks. Maybe I just spend too much time here, but I know who the real deal cyclists are from reading many of their posts, and that works for me. I hope that didn't sound too obnoxious. :rolleyes:

-bcm, 6-ft, 155.

[Frankwurst]

It sounds like most people here should be in a L.L.Bean catalog. Myself on the other hand belongs in a Pork-N-Bean catalog. :beer:

[Bud]

6'
160 lbs.

New pics of my steel Fierte and my commutocross project coming soon. . .

[rnhood]

6'2"
200 lbs (trying to get back to 180)
62 X 60cm
82 Saddle Height

[Tom]

4.120 cubit
2.196 flask

68x70 barleycorn

[Johny]

I try to remember to post my size when it's relavent to the topic.

In any case, all my numbers sound better in metric....(especially the shoes)

170cm 5'7"
65kg 142 lbs


Saddle height 69.5cm
cranks 170
Bars 42 (outside)
Pedal Preference - Keo Carbon
42T small rings rock

Helmet size - small giro
Glove size - medium
Bib size - medium
Jersey size - #3
shoe size 40 - size 7 :(

g

Hey My twin brother except:
Pedal Preference - Time

Helmet size - LARGE giro

shoe size 42 size - 8.5

One day I'm gonna be 59kg (130 lbs) again...yeah after my three kids (all under 3) go to college. :)

[stevep]

5'10"
170 pounds
75cm saddle height
6cm setback
46.5 hemocrit
born in 1949

[swoop]

5'8" 147-153, 71.5 saddle hieght, 3cm setback. Size small. massively dyslexic but very very yxes. 172.5s, 40 cm bars.

[05Fierte TI]

6', 150 pounds, 60 x 58, 8 cm drop, 58 cm saddle nose to bar, 120 stem, 175 cranks. I have the emaciated (sp?) look going.

[mflaherty37]

36 - 24 - 35

[mikemets]

okay, I'm a good 20 - 35lbs heavier than everybody else my height...hate you guys. :crap:

[Hardlyrob]

5'10
169 lbs - was 180 in July
56 ST
54 TT works well / but a recently built 56/56 also seems to fit
Saddle 6cm behind BB
40cm bars - short reach - I'm all legs, what can I say

Still fat and slow...

[catulle]

Height: 177cm
Weight: 86kg
Saddle to BB: 72cm
Frame: 54X54cm
Cranks: 172.5mm
Bars: 42cm

[Johny]

Cranks: 171.5mm


Must be custom made. :)

[manet]

only my builder knows

[yeehawfactor]

6-3
210-goal of 190 by jan 1
left handed
prefers first base or left field
pisces
drives a sweet 240 wagon
4/5 bike frames owned made of steel
prefers mr tony to dan patrick
single and looking for love in many of the wrong places

[Johny]

Only my wife knows.

[DRZRM]

Yeah, a lot of tall thin guys, that's what happens when you hang out on a bike forum I guess, I'm headed back over the watch forum where everyone's wrists look fatter than mine.

I'm 6'3"
220
Short legs (32 inseam or so)
Long Torso

Should be on a 59-60 Legend, but got mine about 9 years ago when people rode smaller frames, or I coudn't pass up a good deal, whatever, I'll post pics tomorrow.

ZRM

[BillyBear]

6' 0" 215lbs (down from 225lbs!) custom CSI w/ steel fork 57cm ST, 56.5cm TT 175mm Cranks, 47 sidi shoes (and shimaNO sandals), crank bros quattro pedals, Brooks Swift saddle, FSA setback seatpost. -17 12cm stem, 44cm bars. Campy Chorus throughout with Open Pro rims 25mm Michelin Pro Race Tires. :confused: :confused: :confused:

[sw3759]

Height: 5' 7.5"
Weight: 144lbs
Saddle height: 73cm
Frame: 54X55cm
Stem: 11cm
Crank: 172.5mm
Bars: 41.5cm
Inseam: 32"
shoes size:42.5
small bibs/jersey,med gloves/helmet

[William]

...Now William, we've known about William ever since he posted those photos rounding the bend in that crit (not to mention those hideous OSU jersey shots :p ). ?


Well, I thi...HEY! WHAT's WRONG WITH MY JERSEY???? THAT'S THE BEST DANG LOOKING JERSEY IN ALL OF OREGON!!!! HECK, RHODE ISLAND EVEN!!! NOTHING WRONG WITH A BEAVER JERSEY THAT LOOKS LIKE A TIGER WORN BY A GIANT?!?!?! At least it's not green and yellow with little duckies all over it.






William ;)

[Tailwinds]

5'7"

122 lbs.

32.25" inseam

170mm cranks

40 cm bars

Fizik Aliante saddle

Gemini

ENFJ

I love steel race bikes, but I'm open to other possibilities. I hope when I'm old that I'm on a touring bike riding lotsa happy miles.

Used to race -- now I'm "just riding" -- but who knows what I'll be doing next year. It's all too much fun.

Kirk Terraplane -- 54 TT, 51.5 ST, 73.5 STA, Campy Record/Chorus, Jeremy wheels

Litespeed Ultimate -- 53 X 54, 73 STA -- FOR SALE (oh, yeah, this belongs in the classifieds :p )

Incoming Hors Categorie!!! :banana:

[Archibald]

I'm thinking of getting a bigger bike, but for now, this is all I need!

[zeroking17]

I'm thinking of getting a bigger bike, but for now, this is all I need!


Hey, your bike's a-ok, but what's up with that peter pan jump suit? :banana:

[Archibald]

Hey, your bike's a-ok, but what's up with that peter pan jump suit? :banana:
Aerodynamics, baby! It's a race. The Pixie Repack. :banana: :beer:

[zeroking17]

Aerodynamics, baby! It's a race. The Pixie Repack. :banana: :beer:

Mea culpa. I thought this was taken from the Denver-Aspen Double Century*. ;)

*All seriousness aside, it's worth mentioning that before Archibald discovered the allure of gravity, he used to fly through the Denver-Aspen like "thunder was his engine and white lightning was his load."

[link]

snip... there ain't a snowball's chance in hell I'm going to come running back to this thread just to find out you're a goofy-legged, knuckle-dragger such as myself.

parallel knuckle-dragger on a chopped snowbike:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n283/gottalinkit/chopper1.jpg

You'll remember that fo' sure.

[musgravecycles]

6'3.5"
165-175lbs depending on time of year

Monkey Arms (80+" wingspan)

The Rockets are approx 49's (best dang dollar ever spent on cycling equipment)

85ish saddle height (varies with bike/time of year)

10.5ish saddle setback

63 Saddle-bar reach

10.5-15 saddle-bar drop (depending on the bike)

[14max]

I'll play...

6'1"
187.5 and dropping
59 x 58 (Serotta), 59 x 57.5 (Litespeed)
175mm cranksets
115mm stem (Serotta), 120mm stem (Litespeed)

[BoulderGeek]

Oh, I'm fat! A disgusting old lard ***, I tell ya.

6.0 feet = 72.0"
210lbs today, 204 in August

175 cranks
Haven't measured my various settings.
~5cm saddle to hood drop, est

58cm Nove, Serotta std. sloping geometry

I like beer, pizza and chocolate.
:crap:

[Marcusaurelius]

I be 6' 220 lbs. I would like to be closer to 200-210lbs if it means I can climb hills faster. I may have to go back to the gym. I only ride steel frames and mostly 56cm---mostly.

[superunleaded]

5foot6
135#'s during summer and goes up to 144 during winter.

-gas

[manet]

The Pixie Repack.

way gay vague

[victoryfactory]

Old and grey and only in the way.

55 years
5' 8"
174

Sore, weak, timid, mean as a snake and twice as slimy

VF

[Archibald]

way gay vague
I thought you died from syphilis! Loosen your collar, Frenchie!

Nothing bigger than a 16" wheel (kiddie bike) is allowed. Speeds are instense on the 6 to 12% grade. There's blood, there's gore, there's gratuitous sex and violence along with romanticizing the use of drugs and alcohol!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[manet]

I thought you died from syphilis! Loosen your collar, Frenchie!

Nothing bigger than a 16" wheel (kiddie bike) is allowed. Speeds are instense on the 6 to 12% grade. There's blood, there's gore, there's gratuitous sex and violence along with romanticizing the use of drugs and alcohol!
screw the bananas


dead man riding:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archibald_Cox

[SoCalSteve]

Steve's post about love hate CF got me thinking about the way we post opinions, sometimes as fact or at least they are sometimes taken that way.

I had no idea Steve was 245 lbs and 6' 4". Yeah, that could change the way someone thinks about any bike. Likewise if we knew somebody was 5'6' and 125 lbs. Now William, we've known about William ever since he posted those photos rounding the bend in that crit (not to mention those hideous OSU jersey shots :p ). What works for William or Steve, or some flyweight, may or may not ring true for you.

I like ESPN radio. On the Dan Patrick show callers identify themselves by height and weight.

5'11" 188. Ding!

Another thought. I think we should link photos of our bike(s) in our posts. Not so we can flaunt but more so we can get an idea about size and what each of us likes in a ride...racer, tourer, fixie, CF, steel etc. DBRK could just do a post of his basement ;) Anyway, I think these ideas might lead to better communication and understanding of each other's views. Then again, maybe not.

What say you all?

Full disclosure...

I'm 6' 5" and weigh about 245, thank you!

I have very short legs and ride a 60 x 60 (for the most part) with a Jerk approved 130cm stem. Bars are always 46 e-e. I try to use 27.2 seat posts whenever possible and all my saddles are Brooks B-17 Champion Specials with Ti rails.

Anything else? Oh yeah, Im down to 7 bikes (if you include the SS Schwinn). But, I only seem to ever ride the Kirk.

Thats all for now.

Steve

[weisan]

5'10"
170 pounds
75cm saddle height
6cm setback
46.5 hemocrit
born in 1949

Resurrecting a fun thread started pre-2007. Slightly modifying on stevie-pal vital stats...

5'8"
150 pounds
73cm saddle height
4.5cm setback
resting heartbeat 48
acute backpain patient

[SoCalSteve]

I COULD be wrong- but I dont think Dave ever has THAT many bikes at once- he move bikes in and out of his stable constantly (trust me I own two ex- DT bikes)

again- I could be wrong-

Dave- HOW many bikes DO YOU HAVE-

Jason

I own one DT bike...

Maybe we need to start a thread about who owns bikes DT once owned.
Could be the longest thread ever.

Just a thought.

Steve

[GoJavs]

36 yrs. young.
5'11"
157 lbs.

Waterford 1200 56.5cm top tube / 56cm seat-tube
LeMond MJ about the same.
and the rest are all within 1cm.

Most of riding is at 17-21 mph steady. Looking to do some brevets this year. Not fast enough for any other sort of riding.

[petitelilpettit]

Pettit
19 years old
6'3"
195lbs (wanting to get down to 175-180 to when I was in XC in high school)
61 x 60 CDA w/ 130mm stem
44 ctc bars
83cm saddle height
175mm cranks (debating on if I should run 177.5's, but run 170's on my commuter fixie)

[gt6267a]

OMG, I am a meatball! i can't even imagine what it must be like to climb a hill just one time in grant's body! maybe this is why i was a much better water polo player than cyclist!

5'7"
188lbs
saddle height 71cm
53 x 53.5

in college, when we did a fat test with the calipers i was 16% BF and 171 lbs with a 0% fat weight of 144lbs. i must be a monkey.

I try to remember to post my size when it's relavent to the topic.

In any case, all my numbers sound better in metric....(especially the shoes)

170cm 5'7"
65kg 142 lbs


Saddle height 69.5cm
cranks 170
Bars 42 (outside)
Pedal Preference - Keo Carbon
42T small rings rock

Helmet size - small giro
Glove size - medium
Bib size - medium
Jersey size - #3
shoe size 40 - size 7 :(

g

[Hysbrian]

5'11"
66kg
Saddle height: 80cm

[bostondrunk]

5'10"
170 pounds
75cm saddle height
6cm setback
46.5 hemocrit
born in 1949

Cool, we're like, the same size. So can I borrow your Time bike for a few months??? :)
:beer:

[catulle]

Cool, we're like, the same size. So can I borrow your Time bike for a few months??? :)
:beer:

Threesome...?

[bostondrunk]

Threesome...?

Catulle, you look hot, man.

[catulle]

Catulle, you look hot, man.


Birds call me Keef, brother...

[Ken Robb]

6'2"
200 lbs (trying to get back to 180)
62 X 60cm
82 Saddle Height

Don't you "need" SoCal's CSI?

[SoCalSteve]

Don't you "need" SoCal's CSI?

I think he does.

Steve...(but I'm a bit biased)

[stevep]

Cool, we're like, the same size. So can I borrow your Time bike for a few months??? :)
:beer:

anytime. i have about 4 of 'em.

[manet]

anytime. i have about 4 of 'em.

cool, i'd like to borrow one. it'll come back dirty cause
i'm gonna use it to kick cunego's @ss in the paris roubaix on it.
i'm sure i can beat him to the first feed zone.

[Loro_tomas]

176 cm height
85 inseam
75.5 saddle to BB
55.8 top tube
55 seat tube
13 cm stem
10 cm seat to HB drop

LORO

[obtuse]

still 6'2
still fat
still have an 84cm saddle height
still wear a small jersey
large bibs,
large gloves,
and 45,5 shoes.

still don't understand the usefullness of applying top tube length as a determining factor of bike fit....but it's long enough to make sure that all the important bits are in the right place.

the handlebars go as low as i can get them and they measure 40cm.

the chainrings are still 54/42 and the cranks are still 180mm long.

i can still ride fast maybe if i ride.

obtuse

[oracle]

i'm 131.4 kg

152.4 cm

[Ginger]

5'6"
pbh 80.5
Saddle Height 67
cranks 170

Hemocrit.... 43.8

[Louis]

I own one DT bike...

Maybe we need to start a thread about who owns bikes DT once owned.
Could be the longest thread ever.

Guilty !!!!

But DBRK owned it before him.

And I have another DBRK frame which before him was owned by Chris.

Does everyone know the provenance of all of their frames?

[dave thompson]

I COULD be wrong- but I dont think Dave ever has THAT many bikes at once- he move bikes in and out of his stable constantly (trust me I own two ex- DT bikes)

again- I could be wrong-

Dave- HOW many bikes DO YOU HAVE-

Jason
Today? Three, but one is packed and ready for shipping. Waiting for the check. So in reality only two.

[jhcakilmer]

6'3"

210 lbs (down from 250)

I just can't drop the last 10lbs........

Last winter I was bored so a friend and I decied to try and reach 315lbs bench. I work out regularly, but mostly only go to 185-200. I gained an extra 35lbs, and has taken a long time to loose. I also reached over 700lbs for squat.......

Now I've just been swimming, but laying off any free weights.....returning to normal...

[Louis]

Waiting for the check.

Don't forget, you have to wait 3 weeks after depositing it before shipping...

So in reality only two.

Sorry to hear that. Need a few frames? I have a built-up De Rosa that may interest you...

[dave thompson]

Don't forget, you have to wait 3 weeks after depositing it before shipping...



Sorry to hear that. Need a few frames? I have a built-up De Rosa that may interest you...
Thanks. :D My 'winter project' bike is nearing completion, next week or so. I have to learn how to sew. Then all I'll need is some sort of riding weather, though not likely for several more months.

Don't you have to go paint a C-17 or something?

[manet]

stature: oh so close to 5'11"
flippers: 46
fat factor: 180*











* when i was a runner: 160

[soulspinner]

178 cm
75 kilos(raced at 71 kilos 20 years ago :p )
85 cm bike inseam
55x54
110 stem
172.5 cranks
42 c-c bars

[iffyjoe]

Summer 174

Winter 183

6'

custom IF Crown Jewel SEC

Shimano 10spd.

Speedplay pedals

Fizik saddle