Good afternoon,

Taking a persons measurements and then designing a frame from these has got me quite confused. I've done a lot of online research, read through Paterek's info and have played with the fit advisor in bikecad pro.

There seem to be a variety of different approaches to how to properly design a frame based on an individuals body type, flexibility, riding style, etc...

Perhaps I am overly complicating this, and need to just stick to taking measurements that translate to stack and reach and then tweak based on other variables such as flexibility, riding style, etc?

I'd greatly appreciate it if someone could shed some light on which body measurements I should be taking, and how I can then calculate and apply these to frame dimensions. If there is an online or print resource you would recommend to save time in replying, or if I missed a helpful thread here on velocipede that would help, I would appreciate that as well!

Thanks so much!
JD