Diode100

The is a very nice looking bike Friday on UK eBay at the moment, it says it's a NWT and the frame size is 63cms.

Is that a recognisable frame size ? I was wondering what height of rider it would suit, there is only one photo that shows the whole bike sideways on, and to me the cockpit looks vast, but the photo could be deceptive.

What do you BF experts think ?

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invisiblehand

Somebody relatively tall. Over 6' at least ... I use a 56 cm Bike Friday and I'm 6'.

That bike has the heavy rider upgrade.

bargainguy

InvisibleHand is right about the heavy rider upgrade. The diamond frame is the giveaway. All the current BFs use the monotube frame except the heavy rider upgrade which uses the diamond frame, so a 2013 frame looks about right with the Alfine hub, assuming it's original.

It's my understanding that BFs are horribly expensive in the UK, so this is probably a good deal if you need the heavy rider upgrade. If you don't, it might be overkill for you.

I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm 5'4/125 lb., so many of my BFs are from the Petite series, made from less robust/lighter tubing, made for smaller folks who don't exceed a certain weight. A "regular" BF would probably be overkill for me, although I still have a few!

zebede

Great Bike at a Great price....if it fits (as others have said)

fietsbob

The way BF uses size is a Bit different .. there is the reach ,, top tube or Oval only tube length.

the bar and seat masts can always be replaced , they are removable. they can make you new and different ones


SO, if the distance between the head tube and seat tube lines Is 63cm that indeed will be quite a stretch..



I Own a Pocket Llama Medium , a 56. I like the "heavy rider" Triangle, as it's easy to lock it up.





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Diode100

Yes it is, BF are rare in UK, and as someone said prices are sky high, it would be very tempting if the frame size were not so large.

tds101 

Just get a few parts and it should be fine. This bike is a steal at this price.