Originally Posted by
bblair
Obviously, the fit calculations are based on studies and averages, but I wonder if age is factored in. I am not nearly as flexible now as I was 50 years ago and riding on the drops is more uncomfortable every year.
That said, after buying my new bike a few years ago, I rode with an allen wrench for a while and did some minor tweaks. I think that there is an acceptable range of "fit" and not one precise measurement or location.
Age is factored in indirectly with an assessment of your flexibility. Age itself is not very relevant as a direct input.
I agree about providing an acceptable range of fit. That’s how MyVeloFit and most other methods work. They give you a range defined by min and max values for parameters like saddle height and joint angles.