02-21-2019, 06:13 AM
I go by my pants size. I have to order 31x36 on line, no one seems to stock them. sigh. Sometimes I use 32x36. If the gut has gotten out of hand.
Inseam is a much better metric when talking about a bike fitting you vs. your over all height. This does not take into account arm length either - but it's much more reliable for a starting point than your height. Both are really useful together. Weight can be useful too as a generous bum will make you taller in the seat (more critical in a car) and I think will make your feet shorter (perhaps the extra mass will increase the sag enough to compensate? Not sure).
Inseam is a much better metric when talking about a bike fitting you vs. your over all height. This does not take into account arm length either - but it's much more reliable for a starting point than your height. Both are really useful together. Weight can be useful too as a generous bum will make you taller in the seat (more critical in a car) and I think will make your feet shorter (perhaps the extra mass will increase the sag enough to compensate? Not sure).