When figuring out a frame size for a client I will take measurements of inseam length, torso length, arm length and shoulder width. Then I will do a structural assessment to look at flexibility and core strength. From this data I can calculate pretty closely what frame geometry will work best. Once the bike is built we take care of the fine tuning during the custom fitting session.

When you are trying to find a good size on your own, find a bike shop that will take your measurements and figure the reach and stack height you need. If you aren't buying a bike from them you will probably have to pay for this service but it is well worth it. You can also search for online size calculators that instruct you on how to take your measurements and calculate the correct size.

Given the surge in popularity for hitch-mounted bike racks like Thule's popular line, we're starting to see them all over the road. Most of the time, they're on a vehicle you'd expect to be armed with a hitch and a rack, like an Xterra, an H3, or even one of those awful Azteks. Lately, though, we've seen some ridiculous vehicles with an unnaturally added hitch simply for having the hitch-mounted bike rack. We've collected the top 5 worst instances we can remember and ranked them in factors of hideousness and hilarity. We'll start at the bottom with a classic hatch.

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