Originally Posted by
Sojodave
I'm 6'4" with a 36" cycling inseam and I ride a 61cm frame. I'm a believer in Greg Lemond's saddle height formula of inseam x .883. This will get you close. I'm at exactly 80cm for saddle height. I ride a short-nosed saddle Pro Stealth. My setback is 110cm from the bb. I got frustrated with the balance test because I thought my balance was about the same regardless of how far I had my seat forward or back. Here is a good video on setting the fore/aft.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZhWVZq2qUc
Lemond's formula doesn't work for me. To me, its a pretty flawed equation on many levels. Hip and hamstring flexibility...what Hogg calls 'functionality' or range of motion from rider to rider...crank length, pedal stroke style...toe point versus scrape the mud..a myriad of areas the formula breaks down. Big Lemond fan btw. Greatest American bike rider IMO.