Originally Posted by
Skooted
The 520 is JUST over my price range. Have to have a good look around for it... Need to find one that will fit me as well which I've had no luck in doing. So a quick question, if your inseam measurement is 34", is this supposed to be included in the end hieght of a bike with wheels on etc? As the biggest frame I've ofund so far is only 23".
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
And PS, I would like somthing that I can put a bit of speed into as well, once, as you said "the Engine gets developed"
If your inseam is 34", then try a 20" frame (assuming a Trek 7000). The 20" appears to be measured from the top tube to the bottom bracket (where the pedal cranks attach). A 23" frame is a really big bike, and
might be too big for you.
Or look at the Trek 7.2 FX, which is a nicer, more aggressive ride and may do better on hills; keep in mind that your budget will need to allow for adding other components like lights, fenders, and eventually a rack and (probably) panniers. The 7.2 FX would likely put you near the top of your budget, including these other components.