This is all very helpful. 55cm seems more versatile. I'm unlikely to put drop bars on it, but, still. If I can find a used bargain I'll try a 60, else I'll go for the 55. Really appreciate the kind and quality of feedback here.
On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:32:21 AM UTC-7 exliontamer wrote: > Aside from the subjectivity of saddle height I would attempt to try > different sizes of bikes to see which feels better to you. I realize that's > next to impossible with a Rivendell but if you have bikes that fit you well > I think the knowledge can work laterally. I had a friend buy an Appaloosa > from Riv, went off of their sizing method/recommendation over the phone and > ended up with a bike they felt was too big. Fast forward years later, we > just visited the shop a month ago, they test rode an Appaloosa that was a > size smaller and strongly preferred it. We're all built differently and > even with experience it's difficult to tell how you feel about it before > you actually ride it. > Also they obviously know what they're doing & their sizing methods/bar & > stem recommendations have steered my wife right twice. Just wanted to relay > that story 'cos them bikes is expensive. > On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 8:03:10 AM UTC-5 DavidP wrote: > >> Welcome, Matt! >> Saddle height is a bit subjective - but the heel on pedal method gets me >> in the ballpark. >> If your PBH is 83cm I think a 60cm Platy might be cutting it close just >> due to saddle height - I feel I'm towards the lower end of the 60cm >> Platypus PBH range at 87cm PBH. I'm using a lower profile saddle (compared >> to something like a Brooks B17) and don't have a lot of seatpost showing, >> but I also run my saddle a bit lower than the PBH - 11cm guideline. >> >> Given that Grant has made a 64cm Clem fit him at 85cm >> <https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/news/grants-64cm-clem-l-85cm-pbh>, you >> could likely get a 60cm Platypus to fit but it may limit saddle, seatpost, >> stem, and bar options. >> >> -Dave (near Boston) >> >> On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12:27:49 AM UTC-4 Matt wrote: >> >>> Thanks, all! It seems more art than science. I usually cycle in sandals >>> (I refuse to call them flip flops), so I assume that grown-up shoes will >>> add some. Nice to be here. >>> >>> On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:27:48 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>>> Of the methods I've read about that is and older one (1960s?) and gives >>>> a lower saddle than others; for me, a saddle quite a bit too low -- I did >>>> use it myself long ago. Of course, all of these methods are simply >>>> starting >>>> points. >>>> >>>> To the OP: be sure to get your saddle fore-and-aft position in place >>>> too as well as saddle height before making other measurements; and even >>>> saddle tilt in addition to both the forgoing can affect preferred reach to >>>> pedals. >>>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 1:20 AM Joe Bernard <joer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I heard somewhere a million years ago that you should be able to rest >>>>> your heel on the pedal with a straight leg. If you stretch it's too high, >>>>> if your knee is bent it's too low. Sounds ridiculous but it's never >>>>> failed >>>>> me. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 4:46:05 PM UTC-7 Matt wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Newb here, but long time Rivendell lurker. Chatted to Will today >>>>>> about a Platypus and he mentioned saddle height. My BPH is 83cm (self >>>>>> measured - pretty sure it was to bone but maybe another cm?). Currently >>>>>> riding an ebike, which feels like driving an automatic only worse, so >>>>>> I'm >>>>>> not sure the saddle height is a good indication of what's ideal with a >>>>>> real >>>>>> bicycle. Any thoughts on measuring or extrapolating from PBH? >>>>>> >>>>>> btw looking for 55/60cm Platypus, but may well wait for the next >>>>>> stock. >>>>>> >>>>>> Lovely group, this. 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