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Forum: Commuting

05-31-14, 12:50 PM

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Good entry level road bike for commuting

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Posted By NormanF

Too big. You couldn't even mount the top tube....

Too big. You couldn't even mount the top tube. :roflmao2:

Forum: Commuting

05-30-14, 07:30 PM

Replies: 51

Good entry level road bike for commuting

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Posted By NormanF

I'm 5'7" and fit guidelines say for fat bikes and...

I'm 5'7" and fit guidelines say for fat bikes and 29ers, to go S or 15-16" frame, for mountain bikes M or 17-18", for a CX/fixie bike 52 cm, for road, touring and hybrid bikes 53-55 cm. In general,...

Forum: Commuting

05-30-14, 07:13 PM

Replies: 51

Good entry level road bike for commuting

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Posted By NormanF

Yeah, its really well designed as a jack of all...

Yeah, its really well designed as a jack of all trades and none. As an IBS Schwinn, its top quality and should not be confused with big box store channel Schwinns.

Forum: Commuting

05-30-14, 03:52 PM

Replies: 51

Good entry level road bike for commuting

Views: 12,336

Posted By NormanF

The problem is the tradeoffs - with your bad...

The problem is the tradeoffs - with your bad back, comfort comes at the expense of speed. Even more so when carrying a load.

People equate heavy bicycles with so-called "gaspipe" bicycles. That...

Forum: Commuting

05-30-14, 03:40 PM

Replies: 51

Good entry level road bike for commuting

Views: 12,336

Posted By NormanF

A Schwinn Super Sport DBX has now come up for...

A Schwinn Super Sport DBX has now come up for sale on eBay. Its a country bike before the term was invented. I have one in medium size and its outfitted with a rack, full fenders and a headlight. It...

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