Originally Posted by
waynesworld
There should be a minimum insertion line on the seatpost, but maybe they don't all have that.
You definitely need a larger frame. The only way I can see to make that one work is with a longer seatpost (if that is possible) and a really long riser stem. Don't fret though, used mountain bikes are usually pretty cheap (if you want another mountain bike), and you can transfer your tires and seat to the new one.
Well, there isnt. Or if there is, isnt visible due to the seatpost having surface rust. I couldnt get it off no matter how much i sandpapered it. Wanted to paint it, but just wrapped it in black electrical tape. Turned out to look surprinsigly good. I don`t want another mtb. I used to hate roadies for not being able to jump on and off curbs, but thats the only advantage a mtb has over a roadie, and I somehow lost that too with the skinny tires, so theres really no point for buying another mtb when all i want is speed. Yesterday a chick on a road bike overtook me and there was no way she was stronger or in better shape than i am (i used to commute for a about a week with the knobbies before replacing them and i was still performing quite good) and I couldnt keep up with her for too long to admire the view, so yeah, dont want another mtb. And she wasnt even trying to race me, just effortlessly increasing the distance between us. F mtb`s.
Originally Posted by
monsterpile
My suggestions is try and find someone that wants to sell a bike and trade your bike on in something that fits better. YOu might even be able to do a straight up trade for a similar vintage road bike. The bike you have now looks pretty solid. You could sell it if you have enough cash to buy a larger sized bike of some kind before getting rid of this one. It looks liek you did a really nice gjob on this bike. I think you can find something used that will work out better than this bike. I would look to get something that fits and I wouldn't even mess with buying a longer seatpost unless its like $15.
Wow, thanks. Its the first time someone compliments my bike. The thing is, that after being broke all the time, I`m picky too. Because I dont want a vintage road bike, I want something like this:
