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10-28-04, 04:58 AM
I'm looking to build a large list of "middle" information- things not as complicated as Sheldon Brown's site but not as simple as "whats the difference between a mtn bike and road bike" etc. Is there something already like this? I didn't find it. (http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-64274)
MAINTENANCE:
To start it off, here is a great link about maintaining your own bike (http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml).
Another Maint. Page (http://bikesourceonline.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=116)
COMPONENTS: (in order of performance/price)
Sora
108
Tiagra
Ultrega
Dura Ace / Campy
USED BIKES:
Measure (cm) from the middle of the crankshaft to the top of the bike where the seatpost enters into the bike. This will give you a general measurement for the bike.
What bike is your size? (http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-32193):
Inseam (inches) x 2.54 cm/in to convert to metric
Multiply that value by .667 for appropriate frame size
(34" inseam = 57.6 cm frame or 58 cm)
(36" inseam = 60.99 cm or 61 cm)
However, taller riders prefer to use this formula: inseam in cm, minus 27-28 cm. Using this, a 34" yields a 60cm frame.
I'm 6'2" and I looked for a bike that measured 58cm.
Post your links and every couple days I'll drop in and edit this post.
MAINTENANCE:
To start it off, here is a great link about maintaining your own bike (http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml).
Another Maint. Page (http://bikesourceonline.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=116)
COMPONENTS: (in order of performance/price)
Sora
108
Tiagra
Ultrega
Dura Ace / Campy
USED BIKES:
Measure (cm) from the middle of the crankshaft to the top of the bike where the seatpost enters into the bike. This will give you a general measurement for the bike.
What bike is your size? (http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-32193):
Inseam (inches) x 2.54 cm/in to convert to metric
Multiply that value by .667 for appropriate frame size
(34" inseam = 57.6 cm frame or 58 cm)
(36" inseam = 60.99 cm or 61 cm)
However, taller riders prefer to use this formula: inseam in cm, minus 27-28 cm. Using this, a 34" yields a 60cm frame.
I'm 6'2" and I looked for a bike that measured 58cm.
Post your links and every couple days I'll drop in and edit this post.