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Old 01-22-11 | 07:53 PM
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That 56 Pink Ross or the 54CM Schwinn Premis is going to fit you the best out of all of them depending on your body proportions. $175/$215 is ok if everything works and the wheels are true. If something needs fixing, I'll ask it for $125-$150. You can install a rear rack with P-clamps on the Ross. I don't see a rear eyelet for the Schwinn though. You should ask. This may rule out the Premis if it doesn't have one since you won't be able to install a rack without doing some creative mounting.

I wouldn't get the raleigh since it is a 52cm and is too small for you. That Brooks saddle is nice, but it's old so there's a good chance that it hasn't been treated properly with proofide so cracking and such could be present. But who knows maybe the original owner was really good about it. You can buy it and then sell the Raleigh with another seat and you'll have a really cheap brooks.
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