How to properly measure ones inside leg

[Bigtallfatbloke]

...oh suits you sir...anyway how do I do this properly for bike sizing porpoises? I mean does the measure go right up to the skin, or does it stop beneath the dangly bits? Does the other end go righ down to the floor or just to the ankle??

 

[Yorkshireman]

Stand with your back against a wall. Get someone to mark your height. Sit down on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Get the same person to measure your height in that sitting position. Measure the distance between the two marks. That's your leg measurement for cycle fitting purposes .

 

[Steve Austin]

Get a book, place in between your legs, measure from the top of the book to the floor. repeat 3 times, Inside leg measurement!

 

[just jim]

You could try this site (fit system section) if you want to put a detailed list together.

 

[Moodyman]

The book method - tried and tested.

 

[Garz]

The book method - tried and tested.

+1

 

[HLaB]

You could try this site (fit system section) if you want to put a detailed list together.

The bike I bought the shop owner referred me to that wrench science site, IIRC it uses the book method.

 

[jimboalee]

Stand with your back against a wall. Get someone to mark your height. Sit down on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Get the same person to measure your height in that sitting position. Measure the distance between the two marks. That's your leg measurement for cycle fitting purposes .

This is called "Sitting Height Ratio".

It is the only method worth using.

 

[rh100]

Get a book, place in between your legs, measure from the top of the book to the floor. repeat 3 times, Inside leg measurement!

Butt up the end of the book against a wall - ensures the spine of the book is horizontal so giving a better measurement.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Go to your fave "tailor" and ask him to do it

 

[HJ]

Find a good LBS with a bike fitting service

 

[02GF74]

not come across the book method, does it matter who it is written buy? there are so many to choose from.

I've use a block of wood, pine is best, for measuring or a spirit level if you want to get fancy so you can be sure it is horizontal.

 

[Garz]

What about them laser devices, surely just as good!

 

[02GF74]

laser - you crazy? Have you not seen Dr No?

 

[jimboalee]

laser - you crazy? Have you not seen Dr No?

Goldfinger??

Where's Crankarm?