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[Closed] Following on from that thread on how a road bike should fit....

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I was hoping someone could ensure my logic is sane before I splash 2k on a Canyon.

Currently running a medium planet x SL [url= http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRPXPCRFF/planet-x-pro-carbon-road-frameset ]Pro Carbon[/url] with a HA of 72.5, SA of 73.3, reach of 385 and an effective top tube of 547. I'm running this with a layback post and 90mm stem.

New bike in small [url= http://www.canyon.com/_en/roadbikes/bike.html?b=3241#tab-reiter2 ]canyon Ultimate CF[/url] has same Head and seat tube angle, but has a effective tt of 537, and reach of 375

With the same layback post and by getting a 100m stem will the fit be pretty much exactly the same, or am I not taking something into consideration?

other option is the medium, but I'd rather size down than up and 56 seems like a big frame.


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 5:50 pm
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The "56" doesn't seem to have any relevance to the sizing. The medium is only 2mm longer than your PX . If your buyi g the full bike, think about the crank length too - medium is 172.5 vs 170 for the small.

How tall are you?


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:00 pm
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What is the stack height?
Are you using the same bars?


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:01 pm
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Some spec on that Canyon!!!

The wheels & groupset alone are about £2k worth..... 😯


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:12 pm
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Slight hijack - can someone point me in the direction of the original thread (I've searched but cant find). After some DIY bike fit guidance 😀


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:12 pm
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Despite the often repeated idea that road bike fitting is amazingly important, you don't have to exactly replicate your current position; you are adaptable and can cope with some changes.

Your position can and will change over time anyway.


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:34 pm
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Shirley what OP was referring to:
http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/short-road-bike-stems/page/2


 
Posted : 23/01/2014 6:48 pm

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