Matching body dimensions to bike geometry

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Hi,
I'm 6'8" tall. There is no readymade bike available for my height.

I'm looking for atouring bike and riding position will be between relaxed and aggressive with a drop bar.

A bike manufacturer has sent me a customised bike geometry based on my body dimensions.

Is there a way someone can help me validate that the geometry is correct for my requirements?

 

[BikeGremlin]

Hi,
I'm 6'8" tall. There is no readymade bike available for my height.

I'm looking for atouring bike and riding position will be between relaxed and aggressive with a drop bar.

A bike manufacturer has sent me a customised bike geometry based on my body dimensions.

Is there a way someone can help me validate that the geometry is correct for my requirements?

Hi,

Apart from the frame geometry in terms of bicycle handling, the safest bet is to try an existing bicycle that fits you well and then measure its stack and reach. Once you know which stack and reach are a good fit for you, you can more easily figure out which frame size and geometry fits you well.

A lot of it is subjective, and even if someone told you the "base-line" stack and reach (and fit in general) for your height (even considering the torso vs leg length etc.), it would still be just a general guideline (and there are countelss bike-fit websites online that let you enter your measurements and provide some values for the frame size and bicycle fit).

Relja