6 ft dudes and top tubes

[Mikej]

I know this is vague and un fit-like, but what are your tt lengths and how tall are you? I am 72" w/ a 57.5 cm tt and a 120 cm stem. I have a 110, and like a shorter reach - but I'm a fashion slave. Liking a 56 cm tt, I am sorting out a possible new rig and was just wondering...Informational only. Thanks

[TimD]

Try the Fit Calculator beneath Brendan's www.competitivecyclist.com.

FWIW (which isn't much): 76", 35" sleeve, 35" inseam. 63x61 Legend with a 1.5cm HT extension and a 110/84 stem fits me great.

[Sandy]

I am 6' and have a virtual tt of 57 cm (measured horizontally) and use a 12 cm stem. If you are really concerned about stem length, then you could keep using the 12 cm and get a shorter reach handlebar, I would think.


Sandy

[Ken Robb]

73" and 58-60cm top tubes. 9-12cm stems. I like my bars as high as my saddle which is at 79cm from bb.

[Ozz]

74"....58 cm top tubes....110 and 120 mm stems on my bikes.

head tubes are 19 cm =/- 3mm ;)

your torso length, arm length, flexibility may vary... :beer:

[Cdub]

I am 74 with 57 tt and 110, very aggressive drop from seat to bar.

[GregL]

6' tall, 56.75 cm TT, 13 cm stem. I have a comparatively long torso and short legs for my height. I'd like to try a custom with a longer TT.

Regards,
Greg

[profkrispy]

72", 57.5cm top tube, 110mm stem.

[Chris]

74" 59tt 120 stem.

[branman1986]

78" tall, two bikes, one is 60cm with 120mm stem, other is 59.5cm with 130mm stem.

[SoCalSteve]

Isnt there a HUGE part missing in all this equations???

I mean, some people have short inseams-long torsos, some have the opposite and some are normally proportioned...

You (whoever that is) is only getting a small part of the total equation.

For instance, I am 6' 5" (78"), have a very short inseam-long torso and I like my top tube to be 60 with a 130 stem.

Just sayn'

Steve

[jmewkill]

Isnt there a HUGE part missing in all this equations???

I mean, some people have short inseams-long torsos, some have the opposite and some are normally proportioned...

You (whoever that is) is only getting a small part of the total equation.

For instance, I am 6' 5" (78"), have a very short inseam-long torso and I like my top tube to be 60 with a 130 stem.

Just sayn'

Steve

I'd say several things missing - setback, saddle type, handlebar

6ft - 56 tt for me

[Viper]

Gentlemen prefer blondes who don't get slapped with a 5150 atmo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5150_(Involuntary_psychiatric_hold)

[abqhudson]

I'm 6' tall and my Serotta Concours with 57cm top tube fits me fine. I find that a 56.5 cm top tube also fits me fine.

[A.L.Breguet]

Yeah, I like it
Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!

I'm only five foot one
I got a pain in my neck
I'm looking up in the city
What the hell what the heck

I stare at the concrete
The girders eye high
The steel's above me
There's love in my eyes

And I'm doing the things
A five foot one man can do

I'm only five foot one
I got a pain in my heart
All the night I'm working
In the amusement park

With a bottle of aspirin
A sack full of jokes
I wish I could go home
With all the big folks

And I wish life could be
Swedish magazines
I wish life could be
Swedish magazines
I wish life could be
Anything
Ugh! Aie! Aie! Aie!
Ugh!

I'm only five foot one
Unless the time has come
I won't grow anymore
Anymore, anymore, anymore

'Till I'm losing my head
I'm checkin' it twice
I'm gonna find out who's naughty and nice

And I'm doing the things a five foot one man can do

I wish life could be Swedish magazines(x3)
I wish life could be
Yeah, I wish life could be
Oooooooooohhh
I wish life could be

I wish life could be Swedish magazines
I wish life could be Swedish magazines
I wish life could be

I won't grow anymore(x3)
Anymore, anymore, anymore, anymore, anymore

I'm only five foot one(x3)
I'm five foot one

[tv_vt]

I'm 6'2", most of my tt are around 58.5cm. Preferred STA is 72-72.5. Stem typically 120mm.

TV

[Mikej]

Many data points are absent, but this is quaulity info - to me. The majority have been pro fitted by accomplished dedicated professionals, so I feel (as an engineer w/ a bio-med interest) I can make a respectable assumption with others data. I know it sounds off the wall, but I feel with my backround (and genetic inabilty to pay for services) I can experiment with positive results. So thanks to the 72" crew! ps my inseam is 34", and the majority of the web based sizing formulas put me on a 57-59 cm tt with a 92-95 cm pedal to saddle hieght.

[Ozz]

Many data points are absent, but this is quaulity info - to me. The majority have been pro fitted by accomplished dedicated professionals, so I feel (as an engineer w/ a bio-med interest) I can make a respectable assumption with others data. I know it sounds off the wall, but I feel with my backround (and genetic inabilty to pay for services) I can experiment with positive results. So thanks to the 72" crew! ps my inseam is 34", and the majority of the web based sizing formulas put me on a 57-59 cm tt with a 92-95 cm pedal to saddle hieght.
unless you have "princess and the pea" syndrome......you should be in the ballpark! :beer:

[musgravecycles]

6'3", monkey legs and arms

72.5 STA
60cm TT
150mm stem

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z311/jhcakilmer/4-1.jpg?t=1191604704

[C5 Snowboarder]

Long arm guy at 6'3"

TT = 59 @ 1 Deg Downslope

ST = 63

Standover - 88.84 ( middle )

On a Brooks B-17 Ti of course! :banana: :banana:

[C5 Snowboarder]

6'3", monkey legs and arms

72.5 STA
60cm TT
150mm stem

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z311/jhcakilmer/4-1.jpg?t=1191604704

I like your bike -- too bad you are not in Seattle we could test ride each others toy.. :beer:

[saab2000]

I know this is vague and un fit-like, but what are your tt lengths and how tall are you? I am 72" w/ a 57.5 cm tt and a 120 cm stem. I have a 110, and like a shorter reach - but I'm a fashion slave. Liking a 56 cm tt, I am sorting out a possible new rig and was just wondering...Informational only. Thanks

I am also 72" tall. 57.5 sounds right. But 110 sounds short. How is your inseam? How about your flexibility?

post a photo.

This pictured one has a 57 tt and a 135 stem. Bar reach is also a big factor as is personal flexibility. And seat tube angle and top tube length.

Many factors. What is your goal in cycling? That is also a factor.

[bronk]

6' with 34" inseam. 3 of my bikes are

56.3 tt, 110 stm
57 tt, 100 stm
56 tt, 100 stm

[Elefantino]

Isnt there a HUGE part missing in all this equations???

I mean, some people have short inseams-long torsos, some have the opposite and some are normally proportioned...

You (whoever that is) is only getting a small part of the total equation.

For instance, I am 6' 5" (78"), have a very short inseam-long torso and I like my top tube to be 60 with a 130 stem.

Just sayn'

Steve

Yup. At least half of the = is missing.

I'm 78, and 36 of that is inseam. I have a 59.5 TT with a 120 on the Concours and a virtual 59 with a 130 on the Specialized.

For me, it's about flexibility and my back. Those, I guess, can't be fathomed through mathematics.

[Peter P.]

Sorry, I'm a midget compared to the rest of you, but I'll post anyway:
66" tall, 535/540mm top tubes, 110mm stems. I have a short torso for my leg length-If I sized my frames by inseam, the top tubes would be too long, so I look for frames with a top tube length I like, and tolerate the extra bar drop.

[Longdaddy]

72", 57.2 virtual and 100 mm Thomson on my CDA.

Long legs, short upper body.
Just like Eddy Merckx :rolleyes:

[Longdaddy]

...about appropriate stem length?

[Kevan]

but I don't.

[jthurow]

6' 4ish" (76ish") with a 89cm cycling inseam, generally like 59-60 top tubes and 120-140 stems depending...

I'm a long torso short legged dude like SoCalSteve...

jimi

[Kirk Pacenti]

6',0"

57cm-58cm

120mm - 130mm

[93LegendTG]

73.5"
59.5 w/ 120 stem; all others
58+ w 130 stems

[dirtdigger88]

6' 4ish" (76ish") with a 89cm cycling inseam, generally like 59-60 top tubes and 120-140 stems depending...

I'm a long torso short legged dude like SoCalSteve...

jimi

now to really toss this out of wack- I am 72" with a 91 cycling inseam and James and I ride the exact same size bikes-

Im all legs with a short torso

Jason

[MarinRider]

6' 0"

Depends on type of riding

Race bikes: 57cm, 120 or 56cm 130, 10 cm drop

I can go longer if the drop is not as steep for training/touring.

[capybaras]

check the feet

[Dan Le foot]

I was 6' 2" but I lost a foot. (-;
(Inside joke)
I was measued on the Serotta size cycle for 58.5tt with 110 stem.
My current CDA is 57.5 with 120 stem. Fits fine.
I just picked up an tall (59-60) Ottrott that has a 56 tt. (I thought it was a 57 when I bought it). I have a 130 stem on it but still a bit cramped.
Trying real hard to get it to fit since it is a true piece of art and rides great.
But I may have to sell it.
Dan

[capybaras]

I was 6' 2" but I lost a foot. (-;
(Inside joke)
I was measued on the Serotta size cycle for 58.5tt with 110 stem.
My current CDA is 57.5 with 120 stem. Fits fine.
I just picked up an tall (59-60) Ottrott that has a 56 tt. (I thought it was a 57 when I bought it). I have a 130 stem on it but still a bit cramped.
Trying real hard to get it to fit since it is a true piece of art and rides great.
But I may have to sell it.
Dan

Sorry, Dan. In your case, check the foot. :banana:

[William]

Isnt there a HUGE part missing in all this equations???

I mean, some people have short inseams-long torsos, some have the opposite and some are normally proportioned...

You (whoever that is) is only getting a small part of the total equation.

For instance, I am 6' 5" (78"), have a very short inseam-long torso and I like my top tube to be 60 with a 130 stem.

Just sayn'

Steve

Very true, many factors to consider. I am 6' 6" and ride a 63 C2C top tube with a 140 stem.

Just sayin' (© SCS)


William

[LesMiner]

I may be pretty average for being 6 foot using a 58.5 cm TT.

[jthurow]

now to really toss this out of wack- I am 72" with a 91 cycling inseam and James and I ride the exact same size bikes-

Im all legs with a short torso

JasonAnd you don't know how thankful I am for that. I love borrowing Jason's bikes :D

jimi

[bigbill]

I am 6' 1.75" tall and my current setup is 60X60 with a 100mm stem. My inseam is 35.5". I used to ride 58.5 top tube bikes (merckx, pego) with 110-120 stems depending on the bars. Overall, I prefer a long top tube versus a long stem.