Originally Posted by
CACycling
Rough seat post height adjustment can be done by sitting in the saddle and pedaling backward with your heels on the pedals.
Will do that later. How much of the seat post needs to be inside the frame? Would 1 inch be enough? Cause if so, I could still raise it by 1 more inch.
Originally Posted by
CACycling
It looks like you frame is too small for you. I'd expect you to be on a frame closer to 20". That being said, you can get a longer seat post to at least get the saddle height right. I wouldn't put much into a bike that doesn't fit.
It is small. I`ll just get a longer seatpost and thats it.
Originally Posted by
silent_chief
Not to be a toad, but some of the things you are contemplating are going to cost say ~150 bucks (i.e. a new pair of wheels).
I just noticed that. I was thinking about buying used items, but im not gonna start fishing for parts for something that im not intending to use for too long anyway.
Originally Posted by
silent_chief
Drop bars won't help, as you need to be much higher up. The frame looks way small, and that seat angle is a little troubling. I don't think the magic bullet you are looking for exists. I mean, you could probably troll CraigsList for a decent geared road bike for 150.
The seat angle...i know. I was CERTAIN that someone will point that out and I was right lol. somehow always had a problem with the seats squashing my whatnot, and if its level or up, its very...uncomfortable. I didnt think there was a magic bullet to transform my bike into a road bike, I know you cant simulate 52/12 on 700 with something that is smaller, its just like youd try tatooing a 29 inch penis on your 26 inch penis...its not gonna work.
Originally Posted by
MikeyBoyAz
In stead of drops you could go to the Profile design Jammer GTs, they allow you to tuck the head down, though stability is reduced... the plywood effect is reduced.. and they can be moved to your next bike.
Useless on my next bike, too expensive for my current bike, just googled them for a price check, thanks for the idea anyway.
Originally Posted by
MikeyBoyAz
if you go with full drop bars you have to change out your shifters... more money... (no good)
I didnt know that, thanks for the heads up. No drop bars then.
Originally Posted by
himespau
Sounds way too small to me. That depends on you though. At 6'2 or 3, I'm finding my 22" mountain bike with drop bars to be a bit small. With a lot of seatpost and a 140 mm stem it sort of works, but I think you're going to find that if you do the transition you're going to spend a lot of money to make a bike that still doesn't fit well.
Originally Posted by
badrad
i have a 20 year old Raleigh, and just a month ago i tried a set of Schwalbe CX Pro tires 1.35 inch (they are cyclocross, but high pressure). I pumped them up to the max - 95 psi, and wow - what a difference. I have been using that for my longer commutes where i want a bit more speed. Previously i had been running the Raleigh with a cheap pair of 1.25 inch Tioga city slickers but only up to 50 psi (the max rating) and they still rode like heavy tires. Major difference when riding a higher pressure tire. I just used them with the orginal wheels, fit no problem.
The Schwalbes cost a bit more than what i had budget ($35 each), but after putting in the set, I have absolutely no regrets - i just wish i hadn't waste my money on those crappy Tiogas.
My tires only go up to 60 psi...not sure what pressure they have since I cant be bothered to buy a pump with a gauge, but compared to my previous 2" knobbies...the bike freakin flies.