Leukybear 

What are you comparing this to? Don't compare the kilo tt's geometry chart to another bike's chart while you're only going to get a kilo tt. You're wasting your time. Focus on the geometry/ the numbers of the kilo tt. If you have a bike that you like the fit of, try to get the geometry chart of that and base your choice kilo tt size from that if you can.

As for measurement, it shouldn't matter considering all sizes are measured this way. From what I read, it seems dan is right that you should order size a 55cm.

If you're this concerned about proper fit, how about you spend the extra money so you can try and then buy your bike at a bike shop for piece of mind?

tlu94

Thanks for the help, I think I've decided on the 55cm then. My LBS has a moderately small collection of bikes, they do not carry any track bikes.

Leukybear 

Anytime. Good move.

I think the person who you should thank the most here is Dan, his replies to your questions go back some 5 hours today. I just came to the party late.

tlu94

Hmmm just realized this the 55cm Kilo TT has a standover of 32 inches. My inseam was measured to be 32.25 with pressure applied to mimic saddle pressure... will I have standover issues?

Nagrom_

Are you going to be riding it or standing over it?

finalflare

Haha, I see your point, but wouldn't it make getting off extremely difficult?

Nagrom_

Sure, if you dismount a bike with your nutsack.

tlu94

lol, Nagrom what is your opinion of a 55cm Kilo for my measurements? Considering that you ride a 55cm when your inseam is a bit longer, and you are a bit taller.
https://imgur.com/1aelox9
https://imgur.com/svnutkF

I'm going to be ordering today, along with some grease and pipe cutters to chop and flop my handles.

Nagrom_

I would have sized up if it were for road use. Its pretty sporty.

tlu94

Damnit, sent my measurements to Bikes Direct and they recommended a 53cm to me... why is this so difficult.

Nagrom_

Because you're making it difficult.

Scrodzilla

I'm so ****ing sick of Kilo TTs.

I honestly think NASA had an easier time with manned space travel than most people have picking the right size bike.

tlu94

Uhhh, I know, I'm sorry guys, it's just I don't have a definitive answer.
I don't blame you.

Nagrom_

If our measurements our this close, me being a bit bigger, and I ride a 55, and say its a bit small, a 55 would fit you, exactly like your fit calculator results say, and exactly like the whole of this forum says.

But go ahead and get the 53 because site that suggests sizes based on height alone knows best.

tlu94

Oh no, just to clarify, I gave my full measurements to Bikes Direct.

Nagrom_

And I'm sure they used them.

tlu94

55 it is then.

tlu94

Will swapping out the drops for bullhorns affect anything?

Dannihilator

Not all that much, if anything a slightly shorter stem. Which is not a big deal.