[jfn3]

I am looking for a used steel road bike and even though lemond himself said some jackass remarks about lance I am thinking of getting one. The sizing is kinda weird though. I had a 54 cm Cannondale caad 5 that fit good and I guess I would fit a 53 Lemond, I tried a 55 and found it to be a great Mike Tyson voice over! thanks Jfn3

Thanks everyone for the replys, I am 5'9" also and if I find a nice used steel one I will be sooooo happy! Jfn3

 

[Frank121]

LeMond sizing

I am looking for a used steel road bike and even though lemond himself said some jackass remarks about lance I am thinking of getting one. The sizing is kinda weird though. I had a 54 cm Cannondale caad 5 that fit good and I guess I would fit a 53 Lemond, I tried a 55 and found it to be a great Mike Tyson voice over! thanks Jfn3

I had a '98 I think (red and white, Reynolds 853 tubing, cf fork) in a 53 c-c with 54.5cm top tube. I am 5'9.5" and it fit great. I put lots of miles on it and really liked the bike.

 

[WhiskeyNovember]

Your height really doesn't make much of a difference. Proper fit comes down to proportions and flexibility.

 

[pjr]

I'm 5'6" and riding a 51 classic geometry. Don't know if its the "rite size" but it felt the most comfotable when I was test riding every thing under the sun.

 

[Robert M.]

I'm 5'9.

I think I wanted one more after what he said.

 

[Quadburner]

I'm 5'9"

'98 Zurich. Still ride it - great bike.

 

[mh3]

I'm 5' 9.5"

I still have a 98 Zurich as well, it was fine until I had back surgery.

 

[remy]

I'm 5'8" and ride a 51cm Lemond...I've got short legs / long torso FWIW...

 

[CC09]

im somewhere between 5'7 and 5'9. 53cm tourmalet.

 

[reidcc]

I have a 53cm Sarthe- and my inseam is 30 inches- I don't recall my overall height.

Chris

 

[yamaha_mike]

.... I had a 54 cm Cannondale caad 5 that fit good and I guess I would fit a 53 Lemond...

I test rode a 54cm Six13 and then built up a 53cm Zurich (ebay'd the frame). Top tubes are about the same and both fit me great.

 

[tballgame87]

I ride a 53cm Lemond, and I am approx. 5'7" I had a trek 1200 before this, but the lemond geometry is great, it suits those of us who tend to have shorter stubbier legs and a slightly longer upper body. Keep this in mind when shopping around, Trek works well for average to slightly longer legs. I know this because I worked for a Trek/Lemond dealer. And as for the concerns of what Lemond says about Lance, He has nothing to do with the company any more, the sold it to Trek, so by buying a lemond, you would actually be supporting lance's discovery boys. Also, be sure before buying any bike that you get professionally fit. If there is a serotta dealer near you, you should go to them for the fit, the serotta fit school which bike shops send their employees is a great reliable method. Always be sure the fit is right or you may end up hurting yourself. Let the pros decide how long your stem should be, and how high your seat should be.

 

[Canecreekfreak]

I ride a 53cm Lemond, and I am approx. 5'7" I had a trek 1200 before this, but the lemond geometry is great, it suits those of us who tend to have shorter stubbier legs and a slightly longer upper body.

Late to this game, but I thought I'd chime in anyways. I'm just over 5'7" and have a 53 cm Lemond. I have a long torso and shorter legs, and agree with tballgame87's assessment. Lemond's seem to run a little "small" compared to other brands. I also have a 54cm C'dale, which fits me correctly. So there's my 2 cents.

 

[danherwig]

I'm 6' tall with a 30" inseam and I ride a 49" Fillmore. But then again, I'm a total freak of nature.

 

[tballgame87]

is it a 650c?

 

[BSAMach1]

5'9" here as well. I ride a Chambery.

 

[jsnk1975]

I am 5'9" with a 30" inseam and ride a 53 cm Versailles. Not sure this will be much help to you though.

 

[danherwig]

is it a 650c?

Nope, 700c.

 

[tballgame87]

interesting

 

[lemond2001]

5'11" ride a 55...32.5 inseam.