I’ve read a few articles on ST about Long legs/short torso, but not as many about those of us w/ long torso/short legs. The recent article posted, still on the homepage, describes a few bikes (eg: cervelo, felt, etc…); but wondering what STers are using? I am about 5’10’’ w/ an inseam of about 31/32, thus my leg inseam to height is about 45-46% of my body. I’ve read this is considered “long torso’d/short legged” vs those who have legs representing 50%+ of their total height.
Currently, I’m riding a Cervelo Soloist Carbon, size 56 (tt: 56.5) and, after a wobble naught fit, I didn’t need to move my seat too much forward for a TT position vs Road. Although, I find I can’t really put my aerobars too low since my arms “seem” relatively short as well…I almost think Andy Potts’ position in Kona would fit someone like me…any others experience would be interesting to hear. Thanks!
I ride Cervelo Soloist 58cm for road and P2C 56cm for Tri. I am 6’2", 34" inseam, torso-ish. I am really happy with the fit on the P2C. I think I could get more aggressive in a higher price range, but for now I am happy where I’m at. I would not use Andy Potts’ position as a template.
I have almost the exact same ‘dimensions’ as you. I’ve never found it difficult to find a bike that fits. As long as the front-center length is correct for your torso length, the bike should be fine. I prefer sloping TT bikes, just because it gives me a little more standover and i think they look better. Years ago, before slopers became standard, most of my bikes looked a little odd as the seat was almost on the top tube.
I currently ride a 48cm sloping Merckx Team Sc and a Guru Cronalu 46cm. For me, your soloist would be a little big.
I am about 5’10’’ w/ an inseam of about 31/32, thus my leg inseam to height is about 45-46% of my body. I’ve read this is considered “long torso’d/short legged”
I am about 5’10’’ w/ an inseam of about 31/32, thus my leg inseam to height is about 45-46% of my body. I’ve read this is considered “long torso’d/short legged”
What the hell am I then, at 6’ with a 30" inseam?
You’re a short michael phelps, without the accolades.
We are the exact same measurement. I ride a Storck road bike with a 56.5 TT and a 13.9 HT. Really, you just want a bike with a longish TT and a shorter HT.
I just bought a new road bike frame with a 54.5 TT and a 14.0 HT, so I will increase my stem length from 100mm to 110mm and go with a set of bars with 10mm more reach.
For a TT setup, you just want to find the frames with longer reach and lower stack.
I ride Cervelo Soloist 58cm for road and P2C 56cm for Tri. I am 6’2", 34" inseam, torso-ish. I am really happy with the fit on the P2C. I think I could get more aggressive in a higher price range, but for now I am happy where I’m at. I would not use Andy Potts’ position as a template.
Do you think a P2 fits better your body type than a P3?
I ride Cervelo Soloist 58cm for road and P2C 56cm for Tri. I am 6’2", 34" inseam, torso-ish. I am really happy with the fit on the P2C. I think I could get more aggressive in a higher price range, but for now I am happy where I’m at. I would not use Andy Potts’ position as a template.
Do you think a P2 fits better your body type than a P3?
Not necessarily. IMO most bike fitters try to error to the side of comfort rather than aerodynamics. My impression was that they don’t want to risk pain or injury by being to aggressive. I think that I could be comfortable on a P3C. I am very comfortable in a compact, low aero position for hours at a time. I just did IMFL and I would say that I was out of there aero position for total of a few minutes the whole way and that was mainly through the aid stations. When my LBS fit me on the P2C I was told that if I went with the P3C that I would have to size up to a 58. I’m not sure if I buy that but I am no fit expert. I am very very happy with the P2C. The way I was fit I was able to lower the cockpit a little and get slightly more aggressive as I got more used to riding aero (had done mostly road riding prior to this year). If considering a P3C I would not be afraid to get a little aggressive with position if you are honestly comfortable riding aero. If not than maybe something a little more relaxed would suit you better.