Milesalex
Dirt Disciple
Hello
I’m looking for some advise regarding saddle height. I had a custom Paul Hewitt Alpine frameset made 15 years ago which I still use today and is my favourite road bike.
I am 5’9” tall with a 31” inside leg, when Paul did the bike fit I got a drawing showing all the dimensions of the frame and the saddle height is 733mm to BB. I have always set it at this height with no problems.
But when I calculate myself using the various formulas its more like 700mm, how could this be so different. I have regular limb / torso length however I do have shortish arms which is why the head tube is a bit longer than stock.
It’s always bugged me and I’m even thinking of having another bike fit.
Would appreciate any advise.
Cheers in advance.
I’m looking for some advise regarding saddle height. I had a custom Paul Hewitt Alpine frameset made 15 years ago which I still use today and is my favourite road bike.
I am 5’9” tall with a 31” inside leg, when Paul did the bike fit I got a drawing showing all the dimensions of the frame and the saddle height is 733mm to BB. I have always set it at this height with no problems.
But when I calculate myself using the various formulas its more like 700mm, how could this be so different. I have regular limb / torso length however I do have shortish arms which is why the head tube is a bit longer than stock.
It’s always bugged me and I’m even thinking of having another bike fit.
Would appreciate any advise.
Cheers in advance.