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Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,727
Posted By Koyote

Truth. Many years ago, when buying my first...

Truth.

Many years ago, when buying my first "good" bike as an adult, I had it narrowed down to two similarly-spec'd bikes: one had a gray aluminum frame, and the other had a beautiful fire engine...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,727
Posted By MaxKatt

Lol. I might be a genius then. I once...

Lol. I might be a genius then.

I once went up a level specifically for "cool sparse spoke pattern."

It was a Cannondale R900 from the early 2000's. The model below came in the same candy...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,727
Posted By tomato coupe

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because...

Yes, it's dumb to buy a lower spec bike because of the color. But, it's a sign of intelligence and sound judgement to buy a higher spec bike because of the color.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By crazyravr

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy...

As an FYI I am also 6'2" (188cm) and ride a Defy M/L with 120mm stem and the seat post at max. Very good fit for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By choddo

:lol: we’ve all been there. I think I’m a...

:lol: we’ve all been there.

I think I’m a 34” inseam (I take 34” jeans legs if that is any guide, not measured it in recent memory) and this is how high I need my saddle on a Trek 58. This is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 03:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By PeteHski

Your “junk” should easily clear a modern 58cm...

Your “junk” should easily clear a modern 58cm frame too. At 6’2” I doubt a 56cm would be a good fit. Your legs may be short relative to your height, but they are not that short. I’m a fraction over...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By Jughed

5’11 32” inseam. Longer torso. For Trek road...

5’11 32” inseam. Longer torso.

For Trek road bikes that’s a 58CM, possible 56CM.

My Lemond is a 55, old Cannondale was a 54(Pro fit)

All have similar seat tubes, but different stack/reach....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-24, 02:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By choddo

tai1fob - that’s a lot of info now, does that...

tai1fob - that’s a lot of info now, does that help at all?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By genejockey

I'd suggest deciding what you want in a bike,...

I'd suggest deciding what you want in a bike, then base your selection on that. A well-kept 10 year old bike could be a great bargain, IF it has what you want. If you want electronic shifting, disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By choddo

I completely agree. I am his height, average...

I completely agree. I am his height, average proportions and was borderline 58/60cm (or do they jump to 61?) for my 2 Trek bikes. It’s possible the OP could fit a 56 maybe but I’d be surprised and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 11:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By Yan

1) 2 inches is quite a bit taller. It's possible...

1) 2 inches is quite a bit taller. It's possible that his could fit the same frame size as me. But I'm average proportioned, so he'd have to be a stubby torso spider leg freak of nature to be riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By JSchmoyer

Consider a road-leaning Gravel Bike... The...

Consider a road-leaning Gravel Bike...

The ability to run supple slick tires in the 38-42mm range is a game changer, especially for those of us with total weight (rider+gear+bike) over 100kg / 220...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By eduskator

1) Bike size does not only depend on height. ...

1) Bike size does not only depend on height.
2) Not when it's 10 years old.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By Yan

I'm 6' and ride a 56cm, so that bike is clearly...

I'm 6' and ride a 56cm, so that bike is clearly too small for you.

Second hand is always better bang for the buck unless you emotionally care about having a new bike. I'd look for one in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By oldwinger14

In ‘20, I bought a brand new Cannondale Synapse...

In ‘20, I bought a brand new Cannondale Synapse 105 for $1800 and it was a great bike. I had a set of lightweight Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels from the bike the Synapse replaced and mounted them to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By bblair

So much to see in this picture! I truly...

So much to see in this picture!

I truly appreciate that you have an older bike and a Corvette. Which is more comfortable?

And parked in front of a Pizza Hut. I have stopped at a PH in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By 10 Wheels

Got in 39,000 Miles on a Felt F-85 ...

Got in 39,000 Miles on a Felt F-85
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Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By ScottCommutes

I think your instinct is right, but your buddy is...

I think your instinct is right, but your buddy is wrong.

With the new bike, you get what you want, when you want it, in the exact size you want it. Solid metal. Warranty. Hundreds less. Better...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By eduskator

That's because I slam my stem down to the ground....

That's because I slam my stem down to the ground. :o I'm flexible enough and it looks better (not sure which of the two is more important to me though!). I wasn't able to remove all spacers on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By Jughed

Size bike and the position you are comfortable in...

Size bike and the position you are comfortable in both play a role. Looking the pictures of your bike - your seat height to bar height ratio is way more than I can deal with, even when I'm fit. When...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By PeteHski

I would choose the new bike, especially at your...

I would choose the new bike, especially at your weight. You will benefit a lot more from the wider, low pressure tyres than you will from a lighter bike. Plus there will be no wear and tear on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By eduskator

I'm 6'2'' too and I'm always juggling between...

I'm 6'2'' too and I'm always juggling between 56cm and 58cm. Depending on how long your legs are (inseam), you may or may not fit on a 56cm. My current main bike is a 58cm but with 56cm sized...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 04:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By Jughed

Yep, a 56CM Trek is going to be too small. I’m...

Yep, a 56CM Trek is going to be too small. I’m just at 6’ and ride a 58CM Trek, but 55-56 in other brands…

”entry level” bike…

Personally I ride a Trek Emonda ALR5. Aluminum frame with 105.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-24, 03:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,402
Posted By choddo

I took an aluminium cyclocross bike out the last...

I took an aluminium cyclocross bike out the last couple of weekends (normally use one of two carbon bikes but they were both “up on bricks” as we say over here)

It rode absolutely fine including...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-24-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 96,723
Posted By DMC707

My Waterford track bike -- and a pic or 2 of me...

My Waterford track bike -- and a pic or 2 of me at my absolute heaviest -- I was around 330 in these pics - im 270 now

https://i.imgur.com/CX45dp7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7lY5yuV.jpg
...
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