sigh....I'm nocturnal. Been this way since my night job while attending college back in eary 90's, great for "partying 'til the early light" but hard pressed to explain myself to the square-gentry. Something 'broke' in me working the graveyard shift that has never righted itself, I'll fall asleep when the ol' carcass tells me to sleep and 'somehow' I'll be awake by 7:30am..bleary eyed, but awake.
Unfortunately I'm your height 6'4" but..ahem..250lbs (all muscle of course..ahem..), but got the insight that although probably stock cheap-os, the stock wheels are 36-spoke and strong enough to carry the bulk...erm....muscle, also picked up a brooks flyer seat (with the rear spring) to lend a hand with comfort. When I bought the bike I was same height but perhaps 200lbs in splendid shape.
It's not a good visual complement for the bike but I think comfort before aesthetic with regard this specific item is in order. As I sat down and concocted my plan of attack this was my solution to the stiff ride I expect from the high psi conti's (115 psi is where I have them). Because of my lack of knowledge, I believed the 'benefits' of a low roll resistance tire to lend a hand with the handicap of my present state of physical health (not the superman I want to believe I am; energy/stamina will def be an issue to work on), this partnered with a saddle that could offset the harsh bumps was in order. I hope that makes sense.
My hope is to stay consistent and work cycling into my lifes routine and hopefully in the near future justify the cost of a new bike (or frameset) if I indeed stick with it, become better informed and more knowledgeable about what I need/want for the type of cycling I actually do.
Believe me, I'm 'jonesin like moses' to ride this bike, its just too slick and icy outside for these tread-less tires I think. Hate to have a spill 40-feet from my front door where all the neighbors can see...and chuckle.
Last edited by Moozh; 02-14-10 at 02:00 AM.