Find Your Bike Fit Starting Point
Enter two measurements and get a science-backed estimate for your saddle height and stem reach. No guesswork, just a smarter setup.
Quick Fit Calculator
Your Estimated Fit
Saddle Height
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Stem Reach
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These are starting estimates based on the LeMond and Holmes methods. Fine-tune by feel and consider a professional fitting for long-distance comfort.
How the Numbers Work
Saddle Height Formula
We use the well-known LeMond method: multiply your inseam by 0.883. This gives the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the saddle, measured along the seat tube. It's a proven starting point used by fitters worldwide.
Stem Reach Logic
We estimate reach by taking your arm length and subtracting a torso compensation factor derived from your inseam. The result suggests a comfortable stem length so you're not overstretched or cramped in the cockpit.
Dial It In: Beyond the Numbers
- Listen to your knees. If you feel pain in the front of the knee, your saddle might be too low. Pain in the back often means it's too high.
- Check your reach. When riding on the hoods, your shoulders should be relaxed with a slight bend in the elbows. If your arms are locked straight, the stem is likely too long.
- Saddle fore-aft matters. With the cranks horizontal, a plumb line dropped from the front of your kneecap should pass through the pedal axle. Adjust saddle rails before changing stem length.
- Cleat position first. Always set cleat position and saddle height before fine-tuning reach. The order of operations in bike fitting is crucial.
- Re-measure seasonally. Flexibility, core strength, and riding style change. Revisit your fit every few months or after any injury.