help with buying first bike.
10-01-05 | 09:43 PM
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I found a used 2003 Bianchi on ebay which I'm interested in buying. I've been unicycling for the last few years, so this will be my first bike in a long while. I'm worried about getting the right fit, and I just used the www.competitivecyclist.com calculator to figure out my size. I'm tall, 6'3".
These are my numbers:
------------------------The Competitive Fit------- -The Eddy Fit
Seat tube range c-c-- ---58.3 - 58.8---------------- 59.5 - 60.0
Seat tube range c-t----- 60.1 - 60.6 ---------- 61.3 - 61.8
Top tube length -------- 59.8 - 60.2----------------- 59.8 - 60.2
Stem Length------------ 12.6 - 13.2----------- 11.5 - 12.1
BB-Saddle Position------ 83.9 - 85.9---------- - 83.1 - 85.1
Saddle-Handlebar ------ 59.8 - 60.4--------------60.6 - 61.2
Saddle Setback--------- 5.8 - 6.2-------------- 7.0 - 7.4
Seatpost Type---------- NON-SETBACK------- - SETBACK
And these are the bike's numbers:
Size 59.0
Seat tube (center-to-top) 590
Top tube(actual) 575
Top tube(virtual) 575
Chainstay 383
Fork rake 28.0
Head-tube angle 75.0
Seat-tube angle 75.0
Wheelbase 973.0
Standover height (inches) 33.0
The auction is located here: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT
My question: should I wait for a better fit? is the bike itself worth it?
The auction ends soon so please help out if you can!
These are my numbers:
------------------------The Competitive Fit------- -The Eddy Fit
Seat tube range c-c-- ---58.3 - 58.8---------------- 59.5 - 60.0
Seat tube range c-t----- 60.1 - 60.6 ---------- 61.3 - 61.8
Top tube length -------- 59.8 - 60.2----------------- 59.8 - 60.2
Stem Length------------ 12.6 - 13.2----------- 11.5 - 12.1
BB-Saddle Position------ 83.9 - 85.9---------- - 83.1 - 85.1
Saddle-Handlebar ------ 59.8 - 60.4--------------60.6 - 61.2
Saddle Setback--------- 5.8 - 6.2-------------- 7.0 - 7.4
Seatpost Type---------- NON-SETBACK------- - SETBACK
And these are the bike's numbers:
Size 59.0
Seat tube (center-to-top) 590
Top tube(actual) 575
Top tube(virtual) 575
Chainstay 383
Fork rake 28.0
Head-tube angle 75.0
Seat-tube angle 75.0
Wheelbase 973.0
Standover height (inches) 33.0
The auction is located here: https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT
My question: should I wait for a better fit? is the bike itself worth it?
The auction ends soon so please help out if you can!
Last edited by thenathanator; 10-01-05 at 09:53 PM.
10-01-05 | 10:00 PM
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IMHO close enough, you realize that only the seat tube C-T and top tube length compare between the 2 sets of numbers. The rest of your fit numbers are then achieved by adjustments to the bike (you may need a new stem for optimal). Except, are you good with a 33" stand over? (i.e. your body is of normal proportion?)
10-01-05 | 10:36 PM
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Two rims plus spokes, plus assembly, are going to run from $150-$200. I think a new bianchi pista runs about $600 and other new competitive brands (raleigh rush hour, etc.) are within $600-$800. So If the price gets much higher than it currently is, I would consider just going for a new bike, or keep looking. There's a good B. pista on the LA craigslist for $400 right now. Or consider a conversion. just my opinion.
Also keep in mind that Track bike frame sizing is slightly different than a road bike, because of the generally higher bottom bracket position but anything close should be ok, winning an auction is an artform by itself. good luck.
Also keep in mind that Track bike frame sizing is slightly different than a road bike, because of the generally higher bottom bracket position but anything close should be ok, winning an auction is an artform by itself. good luck.
