Chr0m0ly 

Hey guys,

I'm back in the big apple after a previously aborted attempt at making the move. I'm in Brooklyn, in little caribbean just S/W of Prospect Park.

I'm looking for a shop that can help me fit a frame in the French Fit tradition.

I'm a "short back" at barely 5'10" but a 34.7 inseam. I started riding 56/58 frames, but was always replacing seat posts to get the saddle high enough, which left the bars lower than I found comfortable. Then I read up on fitting, took some actual body measurements and found 24" or 60cm frames a lot more comfortable.

I still have a 1991, 57cm Miyata that I want to attempt to make comfortable, and keep it not too goofy looking. Since it's on the more modern end of the vintage timeline, I think a positively angled steering stem might work out ok on it.

Can anyone recommend a place in Brooklyn or nearby that has experiance in non-competative bike fitting? That works with threaded stems, and vintage parts?

I want to put on a longer crankset to drop the saddle, and get the cockpit updated with a pos. rise stem with one of those removable faceplates, and some shallower drop bars. Basically mask the fitting as best as possible.

A place that can also honestly tell me "nah, you won't get the desired results" so I can let go of my last small frame...

smd4

5’10” on a 60 cm frame?

gugie 

Leg length typically determines frame size, not overall height. I know a couple of forum members who are around 6'0" and ride 63cm frames, fitted correctly.

ehcoplex 

During my years in NYC my cycling was pretty much limited to 3-speed/utility riding (until I gave up after getting hit 3 times and not being able to keep up with parts regularly disappearing from my bike- a 5th floor walk-up studio apartment meant my beater lived on the street), so I can't really speak to in-depth shop experiences*, but.... I have friends in Park Slope who have spoken highly of Bicycle Habitat.

*there was a shop on E 14th between 1st & 2nd that SUCKED.... I think it's thankfully gone now.

gearbasher

You might try Mike Rodriguez at Bicycle Station.

https://www.bicyclestationbrooklyn.com/

I personally have never been there (I do all my own work), but I've ridden with Mike on numerous occasions and he's a really nice guy. It doesn't hurt to give him a call.

merziac

Or 6'0", 38" inseam and ride a 66cm frame.

Catnap 

As a long time Brooklyn-ite cyclist, I'd recommend the following shops for vintage-minded cyclists:

Maglia Rosa - Maglia Rosa
Sun & Air - https://www.sunandair.nyc
King Kog - https://www.kingkogbrooklyn.com
Haven Cycles - Haven Cycles
Harvest Cyclery - https://www.instagram.com/harvestcyclery
Bicycle Roots - https://www.bicycleroots.com/
718 Cycles - 718 Cyclery

Rooney 

Bike Plant on Tompkins is a nice little spot, with very friendly staff. I think they just celebrated their one-year anniversary.

I just stopped into King Kog the other day and was admiring their multiple, large Cannondale Track frames. Apparently, they all belong to the owner and none are for sale

Catnap 

ahhh yeah Shawn (the owner) has a fantastic collection. Did you see the Cinelli Laser track? That's a mindblower for sure. One of my builds is on the wall there, too - a 3Rensho with all gold components, custom made by Yamaguchi for the 1978 NY Bike show. That one's for sale...

Rooney 

Oh yeah! The Laser is actually the reason I want the Cannondale. It's a more attainable version. I saw that 3Rensho too, very beautiful! I'm signing a lease tomorrow to move back this summer.