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Subject: Bike purchase advice needed -- cross post

I'm looking at getting my first tri bike and am looking at a couple options -- but am confused as to which to get and which size to get and could really use some advice. I cross posted this because there's more traffic over here.

 Here are the bikes I'm thinking of:

 http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/nemesis06_SPECIALpre.htm (Motobecane Nemesis 2008) -- This one can get shipping directly to me, would probably have to pay a lbs $50 to put it together all the way (90% assembled)

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=5821&subcategory_ID=3040 (2008 Scattante T-560) -- This one I would have to drive 3 hrs to Phoenix to pick it up in a store, but then they'd do the fitting (I hear).

 There's also the options of a Javelin Varese, but the biggest they have is a 51.

Also, they have a Javelin Narni size 51 on ebay, but it's selling for $100 than Javelin had it for: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Javelin-Narni-Triathlon-Tri-TT-Bike-48cm-51... />

I went to one LBS where he just had me stand on the bikes to check clearance and he told me I should be a 55 or 77.

Went to another LBS and he had me sit on a road bike and checked my hip/leg angle and told me I should be a 54.

I have also heard that with my top tube range I should be more like a 51....

Am hoping to stop at a LBS but not sure if I will be able to. Thanks for any advice!

 Here are my measurements from competitivecyclist.com... I am 5'9" and have a 33 inseam.

Measurements
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Inseam: 33
Trunk: 24
Forearm: 12
Arm: 23
Thigh: 24
Lower Leg: 21.5
Sternal Notch: 57.5
Total Body Height: 69


The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 54.3 - 54.8
Seat tube range c-t: 56.0 - 56.5
Top tube length: 50.3 - 50.7
Stem Length: 10.2 - 10.8
BB-Saddle Position: 73.3 - 75.3
Saddle-Handlebar: 48.3 - 48.9
Saddle Setback: 5.5 - 5.9


The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 55.5 - 56.0
Seat tube range c-t: 57.2 - 57.7
Top tube length: 50.3 - 50.7
Stem Length: 9.1 - 9.7
BB-Saddle Position: 72.5 - 74.5
Saddle-Handlebar: 49.1 - 49.7
Saddle Setback: 6.7 - 7.1


The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 57.2 - 57.7
Seat tube range c-t: 58.9 - 59.4
Top tube length: 51.5 - 51.9
Stem Length: 9.3 - 9.9
BB-Saddle Position: 70.8 - 72.8
Saddle-Handlebar: 50.8 - 51.4
Saddle Setback: 6.2 - 6.6

 



Edited by esnackpack 2008-06-24 8:33 AM


2008-06-24 9:06 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike purchase advice needed -- cross post
I got a nemesis in January and LOVE IT!!! PM me if you have any questions
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