Originally Posted by
jdon
Look also at the age difference.
Look at the physical limitations.
Look at the build and condition.
Look at the training available to LA.
Look at the riding styles.
Better yet,
Look at the two pretty bikes. Who gives a crap about comparing pcad to LA.
You are making my point. All this thread, I have been trying to say how a person as you are describing doesn't need a bike with a "pro" geometry when there are many bikes out there that would provide a better fit without a disadvantage in performance.
I am done here; I will now go ride my titanium Fred bike with its taller than average but makes the bike fit well head tube...