srcurran
03-18-06, 05:06 PM
I have passing interest in getting a Kerin frame (I'm not a NJS nut, I just think they're super quality). But every frame I have seen or even heard of is like 50-54cm? What's the deal? I feel discriminated against!
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - whats with all the short people?
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : whats with all the short people?
Robbykills
03-18-06, 05:09 PM
seems to be the average height for japanese racers
ink1373
03-18-06, 05:10 PM
if i had photoshop on this computer, that avatar would be on the fabian chopping block. oh boy would it.
srcurran
03-18-06, 05:16 PM
if i had photoshop on this computer, that avatar would be on the fabian chopping block. oh boy would it.
You're just jealous of my good looks.
You're just jealous of my good looks.
ink1373
03-18-06, 05:25 PM
i'm jealous of your bravery, putting your "good looks" on the internet for all to see.
pitboss
03-18-06, 05:44 PM
yeah, I am all about ironic spelling...or is it?
No_Minkah
03-18-06, 06:17 PM
yeah, I agree with the OP. Short people are dicks. What are they thinking?
jitenshako
03-18-06, 06:24 PM
they'll waste your ass on the tracks though. keirin style.
ink1373
03-18-06, 06:24 PM
the real irony here is the young white male who feels "discriminated against"
haw. poor guy.
haw. poor guy.
roccobike
03-18-06, 06:27 PM
yeah, I agree with the OP. Short people are dicks. What are they thinking?
They're thinking Randy Newman should contract terminal foot in mouth disease.
They're thinking Randy Newman should contract terminal foot in mouth disease.
srcurran
03-18-06, 06:29 PM
What I was actually trying to figure out was. What is the reason for the lack of large frames?
- Am I just missing the larger frames, and they do exist?
- Do Keirin frames run small, say by preference or some aerodynamic reason.
- Or just Japanese bike racers are small dudes and I am sol unless I go to Japan and have someone build me one.
- Am I just missing the larger frames, and they do exist?
- Do Keirin frames run small, say by preference or some aerodynamic reason.
- Or just Japanese bike racers are small dudes and I am sol unless I go to Japan and have someone build me one.
Joe Dog
03-18-06, 06:32 PM
Beleive me - it's hard to find to find decent short frames. Be glad you don't ride a 50. By the way, what your source for these disappointingly short frames??
srcurran
03-18-06, 06:33 PM
they'll waste your ass on the tracks though. keirin style.
thanks for the tip?
thanks for the tip?
transplant
03-18-06, 06:39 PM
are you not reading? the second post was your answer... "seems to be the average height for japanese racers"
they do come in the larger sizes, but there just aren't as many of them for the above reason. business cycles can get you a 60cm gran well pro for $1495
they do come in the larger sizes, but there just aren't as many of them for the above reason. business cycles can get you a 60cm gran well pro for $1495
srcurran
03-18-06, 06:44 PM
are you not reading? the second post was your answer... "seems to be the average height for japanese racers"
they do come in the larger sizes, but there just aren't as many of them for the above reason. business cycles can get you a 60cm gran well pro for $1495
my bad, I didn't see that response.
they do come in the larger sizes, but there just aren't as many of them for the above reason. business cycles can get you a 60cm gran well pro for $1495
my bad, I didn't see that response.
jim-bob
03-18-06, 10:03 PM
If it ain't keirin, it's worthless.
zelah
03-18-06, 10:16 PM
the real irony here is the young white male who feels "discriminated against"
haw. poor guy.
:D
haw. poor guy.
:D
luggedwithlove
03-19-06, 12:21 AM
short people are the ****, you didn't get the memo?
helvetica
03-19-06, 12:27 AM
im trying very hard
zelah
03-19-06, 12:29 AM
50cm bikes are cute, i'm glad i ride one!
ultraman6970
03-19-06, 12:31 AM
Japanese people isnt so short nowadays, I think the problem is that the guys only bring those sizes because are old bikes that nobody wants to start with :P . There is a myth that japanese people r small, nowadays are just big or short as any person.
:p
:p