Trying to decide frame Fuji frame size

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Subject: Trying to decide frame Fuji frame size
Hi there

I'm about to buy a Fuji Transonic bike. I will use it for short distance triathlons, up to olympic distance. I went over to the competitive cyclist fit calculator and entered my measurements.

These are the results


And here are the details about geometry. I have added the ones that are directly correlated for easier view. I just added the L and L/XL sizes, the ones I'm in doubt.


Lastly, here is the bike image, for reference



I have no clue about geometry, and I think that all my guesses could be right... or totally wrong. Right now I'm leaning towards the L size (58).

The seat post is 35cm. If I need a total BB-saddle length of around 76cm and the seat tube is 58cm, it means that I need the seat post to stick out around 18cm (a little less, as you have to count the saddle height). Then it goes right in the middle, which I guess it will be ok.

The top tube is almost spot on to what the L size offers, as the stem, which is the same in both sizes anyway.

So, am I right in all my assumptions and the L size will be the best fit for me?

Thanks


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Subject: RE: Trying to decide frame Fuji frame size
Online calculators are just a smidgen better than guessing… there's simply too many variables to a proper fit that can't be done online. With that said, large seems to be a reasonable guess, but keep in mind, that it still may not be the right or best choice...

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