Good morning
I am looking to replace my 2014 BMC TM02 in a M-S. Standard numbers are 515 reach, 377 stack, 490 TT. I use 165 cranks and 110 stem (-6) and have the -7 position with a fabric saddle right in the middle of the rails.
Just had a look at the pad measurements and I'm sure I probably need a professional fit! Pad X is 460 and pad y is 665 Seat height is 705 and extensions are 305.
I've been told I could go steeper with the seat angle but this bike is definitely too short for that. I've got one 10mm stacker under the stem. Interestingly I don't feel cramped despite the bike and numbers alongside my long back.
Their chart recommends me a small for 178 height and 79 inseam (other charts struggle to place my long back short legs properly) for the CF. The SLX puts me on a medium which I feel would be too big.Please can you let me know if I am right or wrong here?
Obviously would switch out their cranks for a 165, which I feel suits my inseam and short 43/44 sized feet, however the small CF doesn't seem to have enough seat height, especially when I want to change to shorter cranks!
Please can you let me know if you want more info.
I am also looking at a Trek speed concept and will get my leg over a medium at the weekend (I think I'm a small for this too). This looks like I must have a fit from them to know exactly which parts are required for me, and then order as project one. Feels like it'll take ages to arrive!
Many thanks in advance for your help
I am looking to replace my 2014 BMC TM02 in a M-S. Standard numbers are 515 reach, 377 stack, 490 TT. I use 165 cranks and 110 stem (-6) and have the -7 position with a fabric saddle right in the middle of the rails.
Just had a look at the pad measurements and I'm sure I probably need a professional fit! Pad X is 460 and pad y is 665 Seat height is 705 and extensions are 305.
I've been told I could go steeper with the seat angle but this bike is definitely too short for that. I've got one 10mm stacker under the stem. Interestingly I don't feel cramped despite the bike and numbers alongside my long back.
Their chart recommends me a small for 178 height and 79 inseam (other charts struggle to place my long back short legs properly) for the CF. The SLX puts me on a medium which I feel would be too big.Please can you let me know if I am right or wrong here?
Obviously would switch out their cranks for a 165, which I feel suits my inseam and short 43/44 sized feet, however the small CF doesn't seem to have enough seat height, especially when I want to change to shorter cranks!
Please can you let me know if you want more info.
I am also looking at a Trek speed concept and will get my leg over a medium at the weekend (I think I'm a small for this too). This looks like I must have a fit from them to know exactly which parts are required for me, and then order as project one. Feels like it'll take ages to arrive!
Many thanks in advance for your help
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blueathlete: Jul 14, 19 23:37