My Lynskey

[Ana]

Do you mind telling me your height/inseam? I think would be between an XS and a S. I think the TT length on the S would be a smidge too long for me.

I'm 5'3.5" with an inseam of 29". I think I have short arms for my height but I'm not sure (about 22"). Basically, I went off of my current bike, which had a top tube of 510mm with a 70mm stem but I suspect I need a little longer stem. I calculated out the reach (top tube + stem + handlebar reach) and compared it to the new build. They are within 10-20mm I think

Notably, since the seat tube angle is a tiny bit steeper than my old bike, I had to place my seat farther back to achieve KOPS, making my reach a little longer. Somehow it works out beautifully so far (I haven't gone on any rides longer than 15 miles though...so we'll see). I am prepared to swap out the 90mm stem for an 80mm if need be

Good luck and I'll look forward to seeing your new ride!

Also, the sales rep with which I was in contact was did not give any detailed feedback about how he thought the bike geometry would fit me--only that he thought it would work well. He didn't even ask about the dimensions of the bike I was currently riding. However, I believe he had motivation to sell me the bike too so I am not sure how forthright his opinion was. Ultimately, I was extremely diligent about adjusting the specs to exactly what I wanted and ended up somewhat lucky that the bike fits well

You need to adjust the front derailleur - if you're at the smaller ring in front and it rattles when you're on the smaller rings on the cassette, you move the gear shifter a click or two towards shifting to the larger ring in front. You can adjust the front derailleur two positions towards shifting in both directions, just do as if you were to shift, but don't go all the way.

Yeah, I figured the front derailleur chatter out

It kind of looks like this when I am in the small ring in front and start shifting to higher gears in back (although I have not been brave enough to keep shifting up in back on my 34 front ring after the chain touches the rear derailleur):

[kenyonchris]

Love it.
And having ridden Shimano Ultegra and Campy, I am ALL ABOUT Campy.

[Selkie]

I'm 5'3.5" with an inseam of 29". I think I have short arms for my height but I'm not sure (about 22"). Basically, I went off of my current bike, which had a top tube of 510mm with a 70mm stem but I suspect I need a little longer stem. I calculated out the reach (top tube + stem + handlebar reach) and compared it to the new build. They are within 10-20mm I think

Notably, since the seat tube angle is a tiny bit steeper than my old bike, I had to place my seat farther back to achieve KOPS, making my reach a little longer. Somehow it works out beautifully so far (I haven't gone on any rides longer than 15 miles though...so we'll see). I am prepared to swap out the 90mm stem for an 80mm if need be

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Thanks! Just contemplating it (seriously) right now. I'm getting ready to lay out some $$ for indoor pool access (planning for post Labor Day), so.... I might drop hints about the Lynskey for an anniversary gift. Maybe I'll tell Brian that you need to buy something titanium for the 21st anniversary?

[Ana]

Thanks! Just contemplating it (seriously) right now. I'm getting ready to lay out some $$ for indoor pool access (planning for post Labor Day), so.... I might drop hints about the Lynskey for an anniversary gift. Maybe I'll tell Brian that you need to buy something titanium for the 21st anniversary?

LOL--so which size do you think would fit you best?

I hope your hinting goes well. Most of my experiences with "hinting" to the Y chromosome yields unpredictable results....you might end up with a titanium cooking set or a titanium robot

[Ana]

Thank you for all your kind words

I love riding this bike! I've taken it out 3 times this week already It has renewed my love of cycling

[Selkie]

LOL--so which size do you think would fit you best?

I hope your hinting goes well. Most of my experiences with "hinting" to the Y chromosome yields unpredictable results....you might end up with a titanium cooking set or a titanium robot

Probably the XS. My bike size ranges from 47-51 cm. It's really all about the top tube for me. I would go for campy, too. My Luna Orbit has campy chorus and I love it. Even though my Bianchi has a "lesser" campy gruppo, I like it better than my bikes outfitted with Shimano components (my beater bike has Dura Ace, which I've never liked). The bikes in my stable that are "keepers" will eventually be converted to campy.

[buddha_bellies]

Congrats!! DH just ordered his today. He's a small. Gonna swap his Ultegra in his current bike to this one once he gets it.

I'm tempted to get one too... his and hers, though I can't justify spending more $$ considering I just got my Ruby last year. But it does look so good.

LBS say if I were to get it, I should get SRAM Rival for grouppo. Campy doesn't make stuff for small hands.

[Ana]

Congrats!! DH just ordered his today. He's a small. Gonna swap his Ultegra in his current bike to this one once he gets it.

I'm tempted to get one too... his and hers, though I can't justify spending more $$ considering I just got my Ruby last year. But it does look so good.

LBS say if I were to get it, I should get SRAM Rival for grouppo. Campy doesn't make stuff for small hands.

Thank you

My campy levers work just great for my small hands (small size gloves, longest finger is 3")! The new ergo levers are awesome--I would highly recommend them to others with small hands! More comfortable than my Shimano 105 levers!

[buddha_bellies]

Thank you

My campy levers work just great for my small hands (small size gloves, longest finger is 3")! The new ergo levers are awesome--I would highly recommend them to others with small hands! More comfortable than my Shimano 105 levers!

Really!? Could you tell me which Campy you got so I can take a look at it and pass it onto my LBS?

Thanks!

[Ana]

Really!? Could you tell me which Campy you got so I can take a look at it and pass it onto my LBS?

Thanks!

I have Chorus on my bike but Campy has great trickle-down technology regarding the less expensive groupsets too so don't hesitate to look at Athena, Veloce or Centaur.

I would recommend seeing/touching the Campy levers in person if you can, even if it's not at the LBS that is building up your bike (in case they don't customarily stock it) to see how it fits your hand.

Best of luck