What size bike is Greg Lemond?

And this wonderful eBay find is a fine example of the racing frame that Lemond won that Tour on: a carbon-fibre Greg Lemond TVT 92, painted in his Z team colours, in a size 57cm – with a few extras thrown in, too.

How do you measure a Lemond bike frame?

Remember Lemond frames are measured c-c, that is, from center of bottom bracket to center of top tube. Most frames seem to be measured c-t, from center of bottom bracket to top of top tube.

How is saddle setback calculated?

You can determine the correct setback of the saddle by using a plumb line (piece of string with a weight at the end).

1. Sit on your bike and bring the pedals in a horizontal position.
2. Drop the plumb line over the front over the knee of the leg in front.
3. The plump line should fall right “through” the axle of your pedal.

Can a woman ride a LeMond road bike?

The LeMond formula doesn’t change for female riders, in terms of frame size, so you can still use it to start your hunt for the perfect bike. But you still may want to look for a women-specific design, or WSD. On unisex road bikes, women may find the top tube and cranks too long, and the handlebars too wide.

Where can I find Greg LeMond’s sizing chart?

Below is the data from Greg Lemond’s Sizing Chart that can be found in his book, “Greg Lemond’s Complete Book of Bicycling”. I’ve compiled the data into one single chart so that you may copy, paste, print or share it.

How tall is a LeMond and Hamley saddle?

Your math is basically correct. To be precise, it’s 71.78cm for the Lemond method and 88.62cm for the Hamley method. Please note that these numbers are measured from 2 different points for determining the final saddle height adjustment. Both are measured along the slope of the seat tube to the top of the saddle.

How does Greg LeMond measure the saddle height?

This method relies on using the inseam to find the saddle height. It suggests using a flat object and placing it between the legs while applying pressure as you would do with a saddle. You then measure the inseam from the ground to the crotch without your shoes.