Old 10-03-16 | 05:35 PM
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From: Muskrat Springs, Utah
Originally Posted by davebarnes
Age 66.5. Weight 224 lbs. Height 5-9.5.

Please tell me what I should change in this configuration. You don't have to be nice.

Frame - Pake French 75, 59 cm, black

Valve Cap - Red, Al

Tire - Continental Gatorskin 700C x 28, black

Stem - Richey Road Adjustable Stem 31.8 clamp x 100mm
If you know this frame size works for you, then great. But it sounds a bit large, based on your height. I'm a 5'11" man and I do best on a 57cm frame.

The plastic caps that come on Presta tubes are pointless. Spending money to replace them with aluminum ones is silly.

The tires you've selected are excellent, and they should go nicely on the A719 rims (also a great choice).

I hope you'll use the adjustable stem to pin down exactly what angle and height you need, and then replace it with a much more elegant one. Otherwise, you'll have a bike that is so smooth and tidy looking... except for that hideous stem.

Edit: I just noticed the post I replied to was over a year old. Maybe he's still considering this build?
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