How do you measure your inseam? Crotch to floor? Crotch to instep? And how do you measure your arm length? Is it like measuring a man for a suit, where you go to the middle of the back and run the measuring tape out to the wrist?

I'm really learning a lot here. Thank you all, especially zeWoo for asking all those great questions and for that post. I liked reading it, too. It sure didn't seem long to me. It was really quite familiar.

I've had the same experience in sports shops. I'm a shade under 5'5" and up until recently weighed around 250. This is for the last several years. I'm often invisible to very fit salespeople and fellow patrons in gyms, sports supply stores, and yes, my local LBS. I try not to take it personally, but you know, sometimes it's really hard not to. Just because I'm not a hardbody...argh.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your new bike, zeWoo, and good luck with your local LBS. I hope that guy really comes through for you.

Roxy