I am 6'1" about 140 lbs, 56, 58, 59?
2007-02-12 14:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by Tx2 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
best thing to do is go to your local bike shop and get fitted... there are no good formulas and many bikes have different geometry and may be more or less comfortable for your body type.
By the way, depending on your budget, take a look at KHS, Trek, Specialized, and Giant instead of Motobecane... if you have a lot of money, check out Orbea, Kestrel, or Colnago
2007-02-12 23:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would also agree to get fitted by a bike shop if possible. There are however a lot of resources on the net with "formulas" and other things that attempt to fit you perfectly. You may also want to check out an IBEX (http://www.ibexbikes.com). The are an online seller only. They do provide extensive information about their frame geometry, so if you get an idea (maybe by your bike shop) of the size and shape you need you may find on there. They are actually running a sale right now I believe, so you may be able to catch a pretty sweet deal. They manufacture and sell so you will get a lot of bang for your buck. Definitely worth a look. By the way...I don't have any affiliation with IBEX other than I own one of their mountain bikes and absolutely love it. I am actually looking at a roadie from them as well. Oddly enough I'm looking for an upgrade from my Motobecane Mirage. I've had it for a few years with very few problems. It's been good to me...it's just time for an upgrade and from my reasearch you an get the most for the price at IBEX.
2007-02-14 15:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by mg_reich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest dealer. they will fit you up and adjust as necessary. To find your nearest dealer try this link.
http://www.motobecane.com/MOTOWEB_new006.html
I can't understate the value of a fit up. Seen to many questions about numb body parts. Also reduces the chances of giving cycling away.
2007-02-13 14:40:27 · answer #3 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use this formula
.67 x inseam length. (you know to know the inseam length in cm)
Go to the link below for complete frame sizing instructions. There's more than just frame height.
Good cycling
2007-02-12 14:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sarge1572 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋