Hello. As I said I am a new guy here and I have very limited knowledge about road bikes.
I am looking for a road bike to get into shape and loose weight. Like a lot of people, I don't want to spend more money than I should for my ability. However, I would like to get a good bike that isn't going to hurt me to ride.
I have been looking at the Trek 1500 and it seems that the price point is about right for me. My questions come in at he correct size to get. I know that I should be fitted but if I see a good deal I would like to consider grabbing it.
I have gone to the fit calculator and made all the measurements. Here are the results -
Measurements
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Inseam: 32.5
Trunk: 25.1875
Forearm: 13
Arm: 25.5
Thigh: 23.625
Lower Leg: 21
Sternal Notch: 56.75
Total Body Height: 69
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 53.5 - 54.0
Seat tube range c-t: 55.1 - 55.6
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 10.9 - 11.5
BB-Saddle Position: 70.6 - 72.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 52.0 - 52.6
Saddle Setback: 5.4 - 5.8
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 54.7 - 55.2
Seat tube range c-t: 56.3 - 56.8
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 9.8 - 10.4
BB-Saddle Position: 69.8 - 71.8
Saddle-Handlebar: 52.8 - 53.4
Saddle Setback: 6.6 - 7.0
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 56.4 - 56.9
Seat tube range c-t: 58.0 - 58.5
Top tube length: 54.5 - 54.9
Stem Length: 10.0 - 10.6
BB-Saddle Position: 68.1 - 70.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.5 - 55.1
Saddle Setback: 6.1 - 6.5
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
Seems likea lot of information but what does it mean? What is the actual size bike that I should be looking for, 54 cm? Which of the measurement is the actual bike size? Can anyone look at the above results with the geometry of the Trek 1500 and tell me if a 54 cm bike with standard geometry will work? I realize that I will probably need to make some adjustments like seat post set back and such but I need a platform to start with.
I ride on the country roads which are mainly flat but can have some occasional steep hills or long uphill grades. I am 210 lbs so you can see why I need a bike.
I was riding about 12 miles every morning. Stop laughing! That's all the time that I had in the morning before work (thank God). The old bike that I had would just hurt my lower back and it is heavy. It's just your run of the mill Panasonic that somebody gave me.
Any help that you could give me would be very much appreciated. I am just lloking into the bikes and trying to familiarize myself with what I need. I will make the purchase anytime between now and Spring.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking for a road bike to get into shape and loose weight. Like a lot of people, I don't want to spend more money than I should for my ability. However, I would like to get a good bike that isn't going to hurt me to ride.
I have been looking at the Trek 1500 and it seems that the price point is about right for me. My questions come in at he correct size to get. I know that I should be fitted but if I see a good deal I would like to consider grabbing it.
I have gone to the fit calculator and made all the measurements. Here are the results -
Measurements
-------------------------------------------
Inseam: 32.5
Trunk: 25.1875
Forearm: 13
Arm: 25.5
Thigh: 23.625
Lower Leg: 21
Sternal Notch: 56.75
Total Body Height: 69
The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 53.5 - 54.0
Seat tube range c-t: 55.1 - 55.6
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 10.9 - 11.5
BB-Saddle Position: 70.6 - 72.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 52.0 - 52.6
Saddle Setback: 5.4 - 5.8
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
The Eddy Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 54.7 - 55.2
Seat tube range c-t: 56.3 - 56.8
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 9.8 - 10.4
BB-Saddle Position: 69.8 - 71.8
Saddle-Handlebar: 52.8 - 53.4
Saddle Setback: 6.6 - 7.0
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
The French Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 56.4 - 56.9
Seat tube range c-t: 58.0 - 58.5
Top tube length: 54.5 - 54.9
Stem Length: 10.0 - 10.6
BB-Saddle Position: 68.1 - 70.1
Saddle-Handlebar: 54.5 - 55.1
Saddle Setback: 6.1 - 6.5
Seatpost Type: SETBACK
Seems likea lot of information but what does it mean? What is the actual size bike that I should be looking for, 54 cm? Which of the measurement is the actual bike size? Can anyone look at the above results with the geometry of the Trek 1500 and tell me if a 54 cm bike with standard geometry will work? I realize that I will probably need to make some adjustments like seat post set back and such but I need a platform to start with.
I ride on the country roads which are mainly flat but can have some occasional steep hills or long uphill grades. I am 210 lbs so you can see why I need a bike.
I was riding about 12 miles every morning. Stop laughing! That's all the time that I had in the morning before work (thank God). The old bike that I had would just hurt my lower back and it is heavy. It's just your run of the mill Panasonic that somebody gave me.
Any help that you could give me would be very much appreciated. I am just lloking into the bikes and trying to familiarize myself with what I need. I will make the purchase anytime between now and Spring.
Thanks in advance.