Could I benefit from a few extra inches?
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MarinMartin
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size is a weird thing. My marin is a 17" in Marin Size so probably about 18.5" and thats the right size for me (I'm 5'10) yet my Giant is a 20.5" and I can ride that just as comfortably.
I dont go any bigger than that though as I hate the 'seat against the top tube' look. it has to have a decent amount of seatpost on show
I dont go any bigger than that though as I hate the 'seat against the top tube' look. it has to have a decent amount of seatpost on show
fluroforks
Retro Guru
Thanks for the response everyone, I don't know what you think I might have been referring to other than frame sizing though. Could you explain further how a ladies opinion might benefit this thread? :roll:
The pile o' bike method can't work as some do get used less frequently than others but still have important jobs to do.
Still, Ill keep this one particularly as no one has suggested how I could benefit from getting a taller seat tube frame and im sure the reach is spot on for me. Apparently the amount of post I have on show is socially acceptable too! If this is staying then I can start building those HED wheels putting more XTR on it - let the wallet emptying commence!
The pile o' bike method can't work as some do get used less frequently than others but still have important jobs to do.
Still, Ill keep this one particularly as no one has suggested how I could benefit from getting a taller seat tube frame and im sure the reach is spot on for me. Apparently the amount of post I have on show is socially acceptable too! If this is staying then I can start building those HED wheels putting more XTR on it - let the wallet emptying commence!
secret_squirrel
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fluroforks":r1xjhmg8 said:
Im going use this phrase on the wife the next time my bike pile comes up as an issue - cheers!
RobMac":3u8s1wkm said:
Or just plain dumb
Bought a bike on ebay, local to me. '98 Marin 21" Excellent, just my sdize
Turned out to be 17"
I took it anyway as it was cheap and all original and it was some comfort that the seller who was a large built 6'6" must have looked a proper plonker riding about on it
