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mr. tibbs said:I look pretty big and awkward on a bike, too, and I'm (apparently) the same height as Boonen. Also, I think he rides a slightly altered 58cm, which is ridiculous. Puts a 140 stem on, or something.
But I think the grace he exhibits on the bike is one reason why he's a famous athlete out doing cocaine with 17 year-olds and our big goofy asses are lurking on teh interwebz.
But then again, maybe Schwarzenegger's not really 6'2". Body builders guard/inflate their height and weight more jealously than cyclists...
@krebs: that thing is gorgeous, but what's with the ray-gun shifters?
EDIT: Why oh why did I post such a wide picture? I hate assholes that do that.
hola, you have to keep in mind tomke has been getting pro level fittings (you would hope) for years.........he has a very long torso therefore he always asks for a custom build, its like a 58 lower mated to a 62 top, and yup he runs a very long stem............
arnie is about 6 even, again verified in person, which puts the podium pic right on the money........tomke looks about 3 in taller
if you are at all considering a new ride def go pay for a fit session, its totally worth it if done right, i think a retul fit would be great for everyone, but you probably have to travel to find location using this method,..... pruitts method is also highly recommended , again find a good trained person.....
its crazy but as you mentioned it will change or camoflauge , if you will, how you look on your bike...........hope its kool i threw in my 2 cents.......