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There is no "better" one, really. There are many online ("bicycle sizing calculator") and they all 1) start with one's inseam; 2) will vary some by bicycle type (mtb/road/e-bike...); 3) all result in approximations, nothing more.Speaking of size, anyone have a link for a good sizing calculator? Been so long I don't even remember what size my last road bike was.
There is no "better" one, really. There are many online ("bicycle sizing calculator") and they all 1) start with one's inseam; 2) will vary some by bicycle type (mtb/road/e-bike...); 3) all result in approximations, nothing more.
One can start from them, but the resulting recommended size will be a gross number at best. For some purposes that may be fine (or just actually try some bicycles at your lbs), but for more specific use, especially road/tri/long-distance, more specific fitting is really necessary.
There are so many other variables, between body measurements, preferred riding style/terrain/use, differing brand approaches to frame geometry, and ultimate body-interface component choices (crankarm length, stem/bars, and saddle position) that a general-purpose sizing calculator is fairly useless, when certainly cm and even mm really matter.
For basic road bicycle fit starting point, I think the Guimard/Lemond method is still fairly respected. But, still really only an approximation.
Yes, as stated above.The rider’s physiology plays a big role as well. How flexible, how strong, and any lingering injuries can all play roles in how best to fit a bike. A calculator can approximate the fit, but only an experienced and well-trained bike fitter can determine proper fit.
They go to Target and straddle a bicycle.This is all sounding very expensive. How do people go to Target and buy bikes?
(FWIW I was just looking at a frame size spreadsheet. I've gone through a couple professional fittings but that was back in the 90s. I'm not looking to optimize my aero position or shave seconds off in a crit. I just want to be comfy on my new Synapse Carbon 105.)
This is all sounding very expensive. How do people go to Target and buy bikes?
(FWIW I was just looking at a frame size spreadsheet. I've gone through a couple professional fittings but that was back in the 90s. I'm not looking to optimize my aero position or shave seconds off in a crit. I just want to be comfy on my new Synapse Carbon 105.)
Did they come back?Holy crap! Bike Nashbar is still in business? I can remember calling their 1-800 number to order out of the catalogue.
Correct.Did they come back?
I thought they got bought out by performance, which then went bankrupt and closed everything down.
I do remember flipping through those catalogs as a kid though.
edit, looks like some other ecommerce company bought the names--both performance and nashbar have the exact same website in different color schemes it seems.