Ive been a long time roadie but have started transitioning (no pun intended) to Triathlon. Im looking seriously at the Fuji D6. I like that its unique and I think Im trying to fill that gap that lusting after Corima track bikes created. Unfortunately the sizing is a bit confusing and I would like some input. I am 6’2" and typically wear pants with a 32" inseam. Center of bb to top of saddle on my road bike is 80.6mm and center of bar to center of seatpost is 71.1mm. The likely choices are the 56(m/l) and 58(l). They are identical in stack at 525mm, but the top tubes are 555mm and 580mm, reach 424mm - 445mm respectively. Anyone have any idea (or an educated guess) which one I should be trying to test ride?
I just finished my build. I am 6’, but have a 35.5" inseam, so a little freakish. My only complaint is the headtube. Very short compared to other bikes. Like you mentioned, the stack isn’t that different when you go from 56 to 58 and even up to 60. If your 6’2", you must be all upper body with only a 32 inseam??
I went with the 58(L). I made the great mistake of setting up with an integrated stem first, 100mm but it had vertually no rise (Profile Design CX1.5). After I started my fit, my fitter quickly stopped and said there was no way to build it up. I had to switch out entire cockpit with a 6 degree rising stem and a set of T2 carbon wing/extensions.
It drops pretty low from the seat, however, I have a nasty hight on my saddle (Yeah, Im that guy who always gets “your seat is too high”). I can send you pics if you want. I took it out today for the first true ride…it handles amazing and very fast! I am happy, just need to race it and see how he does!
I think I determined Im a M/L which is pretty close to an XL in a Specialized transition (weird eh?). 32" is my pant length, probably 33" is a little closer to being the real number. I would love to see pictures of your completed bike! For the sake of comparison,what bike did you have before?
I like the look of the D6 and would love one, but I hate toe overlap and that is a deal breaker for me.