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I'm having trouble deciding.
11-07-11, 09:00 PM
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I'm having trouble deciding.
Okay, here's my situation. I've been searching online for a decent road bike at a price I can manage for the time being. I found these two:
1) https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/2688125644.html
2) https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/2685737452.html
And I was wondering which of the two would be a better buy? I am 6'2", however I have ridden 56cm frame comfortably. (Or just naive).
1) https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/2688125644.html
2) https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/2685737452.html
And I was wondering which of the two would be a better buy? I am 6'2", however I have ridden 56cm frame comfortably. (Or just naive).
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11-07-11, 09:30 PM
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A-I don't think that Peugeot is a 56cm, looks more like a 54cm.
B-At 6'2" unless you have freakish short legs, you probably don't fit on a 56, much less a 54cm.
C-I have the mixte version of that Peugeot, and it's not light, but it is precise.
D-The Centurion seems to fit, has pretty good components for the time.
Check out the "NOS Centurion" thread...
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B-At 6'2" unless you have freakish short legs, you probably don't fit on a 56, much less a 54cm.
C-I have the mixte version of that Peugeot, and it's not light, but it is precise.
D-The Centurion seems to fit, has pretty good components for the time.
Check out the "NOS Centurion" thread...
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11-07-11, 09:34 PM
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Welcome to BF and the C&V forum. Let us know what you decide. I'd take Robbie's advice into consideration, he really knows his stuff.
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11-07-11, 09:42 PM
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the 63cm centurion is the one that would fit you. Not the other one. it's also a decent bike for a decent price. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to a friend. I might be slightly biased because I like bar end shifters though.
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11-07-11, 09:53 PM
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That centurion is a good buy. Snag it up!
11-07-11, 11:06 PM
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The Peugeot is too small, too much, and too French. Get the Centurion.
11-07-11, 11:24 PM
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^+1 to the Centurion, even if both fit you, IMHO. (Btw, the shifters on the Centurion are easily worth ~$50 alone.)
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11-08-11, 07:46 AM
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Get the Centurion. The stem may be a bit long on the Centurion (looks like 120mm at the least), but it's a sweet bike. Bar-end shifters + Rear rack + really good condition factory paint make it the clear winner. As an added bonus, it will probably fit you - which you will enjoy.
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