Bike fit

[vorsprung]

I've done a blog post on bike fit
I hope I haven't said anything too controversial in it, just the obvious
enjoy
http://audaxing.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/long-distance-ride-bike-fit-tips/

 

[Master50]

You probably would find 100 answers to this question on bicycling.com. A magazine for beginners.
Yes there are a number os fit systems, formulae, and rules of thumb which will get better than %90 of the people on the right sized bike. From that point there are many options to get the general fit dialed in for you. There are some people far enough out of the "average or mean" in terms of body shape and morphology that will need special sizing needs and may need a custom build.

Almost any good bike shop will use some sizing system to get you started. Some really experienced bike fitters can almost do it from just looking at you.

 

[brianf7]

I've done a blog post on bike fit
I hope I haven't said anything too controversial in it, just the obvious
enjoy
http://audaxing.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/long-distance-ride-bike-fit-tips/

Go to pedalpushers.com or go to the fittness forum on CN and read the archives from Steve Hogg.