Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Lemonds have unusually long top-tubes and tend to fit bigger than the seat-tube measurement would indicate. I would compare the top-tube length to that of your other bike(s). Top-tube length is the primary fit dimension IMO.
I had always heard this, and using Greg's own suggestions for a 5' 10" rider, I *should* be on a 53 cm Lemond frame. I found out two things, 1.) that his frames are really not that much longer in the top tube than other brands, and 2.) I will never in a million years be comfortable on
any 53 cm frame.
I eventually bought a Tourmalet in 55 cm, and the fit was pretty good. I think I could also be comfortable on one of his 57's, but a 53 would have been ridiculously small for me.
So I would treat Lemonds like any other frame size-wise, the supposedly long top tubes really aren't that long, IMO.