HighME32

So I just picked up a used 88 Schwinn Premis that is in great condition. I should be riding a 54 frame, but this one is a 56. I feel completely comfortable when I am riding and the geometry feels great, the only problem is the stand over height. I barely have any clearance when I am standing over the top bar. This bike will be mostly used for commuting. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I keep it or sell it? It is a great bike and I will probably not find one of similar build and components for the price. I bought it for $200 in LA.

miamijim

Sell it in LA for $250.

EjustE

+1

If you are using it for commuting, which implies often stops, the step over height will be a problem

JunkYardBike

How long is your commute? I ride frames with virtually no clearance, and I never even notice it on stops. An ill-fit frame will, however, take it's toll on long distance rides, if that's in the cards for you with this bike. Then again, there are some who preach the gospel of large frame sizes (see: Rivendell).

divineAndbright

+ dont let the minor standover issue get in the way, I commute and run errands on a frame 2cm bigger than my normal size and never had any issues, when you stop you can just kinda lean the bike a tad when you put your foot down.

LAriverRat

Hi, i am here in LA also. I saw 2 Premis's on CL and checked out one(the one in Venice), the other one was in Lawndale. The one in Venice was a good frame with none of the original parts on it. He was asking $250.00. The paint was very bad, it had a triple/9speed index shifters with an unknown derailleur. I passed on it. However i went just around the corner to Santa Monica and picked up a Trek 1400 with complete 105 gruppo/slr brakes, look pedals that fit my shoes, vetta cyclometer that needed batteries, new tires. Paint was in ok condition and its blue. $300.00 so the trip was worth it.

auchencrow

+1. You don't ride with your feet flat on the ground so standover is a non issue. Keep the bike! ( We know you want to!)

tmh657

I had a Premis frame a while back and put my fixed gear parts on it. I really liked the way it rode and it was darn light with only fixed parts. Tenax tubing is a ok IMO and $200 in great condition in LA for an end user is a pretty good buy.

If it was WAY too big then send it on but only 2cm...I say ride it.

HighME32

Thanks for the input guys. I think I am going to try taking it on some long rides. When I am on the bike, it feels great. My seat is about the same height as my handlebars, but I am not hyper-extending my arms or my legs. It's is a beauty though. All original parts and the paint is great. The seat even looks brand new for a 20+ year old bike. I just don't want to get a new carbon bike that I will be worried about traveling around town. I definitely recommend a reliable classic like this. If it doesn't seem comfortable after a while, some lucky soul will be able to purchase it from me.