Fit Check

[SKAUFMAN12]

Below are my measurements. I just built up a frame I purchased on e-bay that is a 56 C-C x 56 C-C. That puts me very close to the Eddy fit in terms of top tube length and ½ cm long in terms of seat tube. I am a little concerned that this bike may be a little too big. It is set up for up to century type riding in comfort. Does anyone else with these type measurements ride a 56cm C-C?

Measurements
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Inseam: 83
Trunk: 66
Forearm: 33.5
Arm: 68.5
Thigh: 58
Lower Leg: 53
Sternal Notch: 145.5


The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 53.8 - 54.3
Seat tube range c-t: 55.4 - 55.9
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 74.1 - 76.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.8 - 54.4
Saddle Setback: 4.8 - 5.2
Seatpost Type: NON-SETBACK


The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 55.0 - 55.5
Seat tube range c-t: 56.6 - 57.1
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.6 - 55.2
Saddle Setback: 6.0 - 6.4
Seatpost Type: SETBACK


The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 56.7 - 57.2
Seat tube range c-t: 58.3 - 58.8
Top tube length: 56.5 - 56.9
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 71.6 - 73.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.3 - 56.9
Saddle Setback: 5.5 - 5.9
Seatpost Type: SETBACK

 

[PeterF]

Below are my measurements. I just built up a frame I purchased on e-bay that is a 56 C-C x 56 C-C. That puts me very close to the Eddy fit in terms of top tube length and ½ cm long in terms of seat tube. I am a little concerned that this bike may be a little too big. It is set up for up to century type riding in comfort. Does anyone else with these type measurements ride a 56cm C-C?

Measurements
-------------------------------------------
Inseam: 83
Trunk: 66
Forearm: 33.5
Arm: 68.5
Thigh: 58
Lower Leg: 53
Sternal Notch: 145.5


The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 53.8 - 54.3
Seat tube range c-t: 55.4 - 55.9
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 74.1 - 76.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.8 - 54.4
Saddle Setback: 4.8 - 5.2
Seatpost Type: NON-SETBACK


The Eddy Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 55.0 - 55.5
Seat tube range c-t: 56.6 - 57.1
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.6 - 55.2
Saddle Setback: 6.0 - 6.4
Seatpost Type: SETBACK


The French Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 56.7 - 57.2
Seat tube range c-t: 58.3 - 58.8
Top tube length: 56.5 - 56.9
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 71.6 - 73.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.3 - 56.9
Saddle Setback: 5.5 - 5.9
Seatpost Type: SETBACK

I think it should be fine. I have similar measurements (inseam and sternal notch anyway) and I ride a 57 (56.5 top tube).

 

[SKAUFMAN12]

I think it should be fine. I have similar measurements (inseam and sternal notch anyway) and I ride a 57 (56.5 top tube).

Thanks PeterF
I can get the bike exactly the way I want it in terms of overal reach, seat height and KOPS. The bars are about even with the seat but I have some spacers in so I can lower them if I want. The slightly oversized frame enaable me to be very comfortable in the drops as well as the hoods. Is your 57 meaured c-c or c-t?

 

[leestevens]

Below are my measurements. I just built up a frame I purchased on e-bay that is a 56 C-C x 56 C-C. That puts me very close to the Eddy fit in terms of top tube length and ½ cm long in terms of seat tube. I am a little concerned that this bike may be a little too big. It is set up for up to century type riding in comfort. Does anyone else with these type measurements ride a 56cm C-C?

Measurements
-------------------------------------------
Inseam: 83
Trunk: 66
Forearm: 33.5
Arm: 68.5
Thigh: 58
Lower Leg: 53
Sternal Notch: 145.5


The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 53.8 - 54.3
Seat tube range c-t: 55.4 - 55.9
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 74.1 - 76.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.8 - 54.4
Saddle Setback: 4.8 - 5.2
Seatpost Type: NON-SETBACK


The Eddy Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 55.0 - 55.5
Seat tube range c-t: 56.6 - 57.1
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.6 - 55.2
Saddle Setback: 6.0 - 6.4
Seatpost Type: SETBACK


The French Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 56.7 - 57.2
Seat tube range c-t: 58.3 - 58.8
Top tube length: 56.5 - 56.9
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 71.6 - 73.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.3 - 56.9
Saddle Setback: 5.5 - 5.9
Seatpost Type: SETBACK

Forget them, try this one http://www.strawberrybicycle.com/frames-custom.php don't worry about the frame size it gives you, i ride a 58cm and the size it gave me was 54cm. Just use all the other measurements to set up your bike. I have tried the ones you used and they are basically **** to be quite honest. I have tried plenty of others aswell and allways go back to this setup.

 

[maxxevv]

Below are my measurements. I just built up a frame I purchased on e-bay that is a 56 C-C x 56 C-C. That puts me very close to the Eddy fit in terms of top tube length and ½ cm long in terms of seat tube. I am a little concerned that this bike may be a little too big. It is set up for up to century type riding in comfort. Does anyone else with these type measurements ride a 56cm C-C?

Measurements
-------------------------------------------
Inseam: 83
Trunk: 66
Forearm: 33.5
Arm: 68.5
Thigh: 58
Lower Leg: 53
Sternal Notch: 145.5


The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 53.8 - 54.3
Seat tube range c-t: 55.4 - 55.9
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 11.2 - 11.8
BB-Saddle Position: 74.1 - 76.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 53.8 - 54.4
Saddle Setback: 4.8 - 5.2
Seatpost Type: NON-SETBACK


The Eddy Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 55.0 - 55.5
Seat tube range c-t: 56.6 - 57.1
Top tube length: 55.3 - 55.7
Stem Length: 10.1 - 10.7
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.6 - 55.2
Saddle Setback: 6.0 - 6.4
Seatpost Type: SETBACK


The French Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 56.7 - 57.2
Seat tube range c-t: 58.3 - 58.8
Top tube length: 56.5 - 56.9
Stem Length: 10.3 - 10.9
BB-Saddle Position: 71.6 - 73.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 56.3 - 56.9
Saddle Setback: 5.5 - 5.9
Seatpost Type: SETBACK

You got this off competitive cyclist ?

I find it a little too stretched for most people's comfort. My measurements are pretty close to yours, but I ride with a 55cm top tube and a 11cm stem.

Perhaps you can try www.wrenchscience.com I find it generally to be closer to what most people are comfortable with.

 

[SKAUFMAN12]

You got this off competitive cyclist ?

I find it a little too stretched for most people's comfort. My measurements are pretty close to yours, but I ride with a 55cm top tube and a 11cm stem.

Perhaps you can try www.wrenchscience.com I find it generally to be closer to what most people are comfortable with.

I have it set up with a 100mm stem so I have the same overall reach as you. It is a very comfortable setup. I also have me seat set at about 73 cm high. When I picked up this frame I was looking mainly at the TT length as it is similar to my other bike that has a 55.5cm TT. I did't give much consideration to the seat tube. Again. I like my bars to be close to the height of me seat. But are there disadvantages to not having much standover clearance or having my seat only up about 10cm (4") from the top tube? What is your seat tube measurement?