Originally Posted by
chas58
I couldn't open that picture, but I have an old langster. Mine is a 2008 I think?
it has 120mm spacing
* Horizontal dropouts, to avoid need for chain tensioner
* Crank with bolt-on rings, so you can choose a preferred size
* Clearance for 28mm tires
It is an amazing bike. I paid $600 new, weighs ~19lbs (or less with better wheels), and is very fast/responsive. For me, it is a perfect flat land commuter.
those two bikes look pretty different. My langster can easily cruise at 20mph (when I am in shape and commuting regularly) largely because it is a responsive light drop bar bike. The other bike in the picture looks like a bike for leisurely cruising. pretty different direction.
I made an offer on the langster.
I plan on putting the flat bars off my Fuji on it and a 3sp rear hub, but no other mods other than maybe a small fender to keep my backpack dry and maybe powder coating the frame white just for fun.
I don't do drop bars due to scoliosis and also I enjoy a little more upright position, the Globe would be similar riding to my current bike if I switched out the cruiser bars but I still fear that frame will be short and heavy.
One question - What's the largest tire you can run? 28?