advice sought re: bike sizing, VN Yukon
tunsis
Posts: 6
Been reading here for a little while and now hoping to get some advice about buying the right bike.
Currently I commute 18 miles a day on a hybrid and often do longer evening/weekend rides up to 70 miles with no issues other than I'd like to go faster. As summer is coming I'm looking to get something more suitable for longer distances, might try my hand at audax type events and possibly a multi day ride, hopefully LeJog.
I had myself measured (according to the bikefitting.com formula) and came out with the attached measurements / geometry:
Measurements taken (in mm):
Height = 1834 (so 6'1")
Left Foot = 279
Right Foot = 275
Inside leg = 922
Torso length = 588
Left Arm = 740
Right Arm = 735
Shoulder Width = 412
My body proportions are a bit funny. I'm tall and lean however all of my height is in my legs and I have a relatively short torso. My ape index (armspan to height ratio) is +4 inches in favour of my arms so I have a fair reach. Its like I'm 6'3" but not.
I was given the attached diagram indicating how a bike for me should be set up. Interpreting this - I'm not so sure how best to do so - so I'd appreciate advice / suggestions on two things:
a) finding out what sort of frame size I should fundamentally look at? (eg: 56cm, 58cm, 60cm etc)
b) finding out what particular Van Nicholas Yukon frame size to consider?
I really like the idea of a titanium framed bike and the Yukon has caught my eye as it seems to combine elements of everything I'm after: durable, light, fast, takes panniers etc. I'm not adverse to spending the money on a longer lasting, properly fitted bike and Van Nicholas do a custom build geometry build which I would consider if my body type was so out of the norm as to warrant it?
so if anybody has any suggestions / advice / comments, its greatly appreciated.
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Currently I commute 18 miles a day on a hybrid and often do longer evening/weekend rides up to 70 miles with no issues other than I'd like to go faster. As summer is coming I'm looking to get something more suitable for longer distances, might try my hand at audax type events and possibly a multi day ride, hopefully LeJog.
I had myself measured (according to the bikefitting.com formula) and came out with the attached measurements / geometry:
Measurements taken (in mm):
Height = 1834 (so 6'1")
Left Foot = 279
Right Foot = 275
Inside leg = 922
Torso length = 588
Left Arm = 740
Right Arm = 735
Shoulder Width = 412
My body proportions are a bit funny. I'm tall and lean however all of my height is in my legs and I have a relatively short torso. My ape index (armspan to height ratio) is +4 inches in favour of my arms so I have a fair reach. Its like I'm 6'3" but not.
I was given the attached diagram indicating how a bike for me should be set up. Interpreting this - I'm not so sure how best to do so - so I'd appreciate advice / suggestions on two things:
a) finding out what sort of frame size I should fundamentally look at? (eg: 56cm, 58cm, 60cm etc)
b) finding out what particular Van Nicholas Yukon frame size to consider?
I really like the idea of a titanium framed bike and the Yukon has caught my eye as it seems to combine elements of everything I'm after: durable, light, fast, takes panniers etc. I'm not adverse to spending the money on a longer lasting, properly fitted bike and Van Nicholas do a custom build geometry build which I would consider if my body type was so out of the norm as to warrant it?
so if anybody has any suggestions / advice / comments, its greatly appreciated.
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Im' similar-ish, being 6' but with real long legs and i find a smaller frame than the bike fit calculators suggest are best for me(i like 54 in standard geometry, probably 55/56 in sloping(. It really is down to you though, can you test different bikes? That is the only fail-safe rout
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If I were you, I'd send that diagram straight off to Van Nicholas and see what they say. They probably are pretty familiar with the readout from bikefitting.com because they're both Dutch companies.0
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good advice canamdad, and you'd have thought so!
I did do that, however Van Nicholas didnt even reply, which sadi everything I needed to know about their customer support. I ended up going elsewhere for my £2500 bike...0 -
How disappointing! I wouldn't have expected that (non) response. I've been considering a Yukon myself. What did you end up with?0
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I,m also keen to know. seriously considering a Ti bike and the VN yukon is on the list. others are the Enigma Etape ( although I have a Thorn tourer) and the Lynskey cooper. really looking for a COMFORTABLE all day ride, faster than the tourer suitable for 70 to 150 mile days and still able to walk at the end of it !!
I am yet unsure about carbon but the Specialized Roubaix consistently gets good commentsPedaling spans generations.0
