RetroRoadRide Series Rd 1: Cheddar Gorge ~ 08/03/14

[bobbinogs]

I have sat on a 58 and think it's ok sizewise. I ride 19" mtbs. Don't have slicks or drops. I have an idea, but not sure I can pull it off.

I posted pics of an old Raleigh on the road what's it worth. It belongs to a guy that works for the company on the floor above the one I work in. He is working away this week, but I may be able to try and borrow it. The only issue apart from persuading him to lend me it, is how well it's been kept, and if it's rideable

yepp, 58 won't be far off for you and could be perfect depending on various factors.

 

[bugloss]

Pyro Tim's taller than Ed though, Isn't he?

 

[bobbinogs]

Not sure exactly how tall Ed is tbh. Bike sizing, IMHE, generally falls into 54 for 5'8-5'10, 56 for 5'10-6'0, etc., but can still vary greatly depending on geo and other factors.

 

[bugloss]

It's an odd thing. I sat on my 57 in front of a Condor guy and he said it was too small and the next day I went into Geoff Butlers and they said it was too big. :roll: WTF

 

[bobbinogs]

Haha! Yepp, sums it up perfectly! No wonder giving sizing advice can make a muppet of all of us

 

[daj]

Tyres are pumped up, chain cleaned etc so I am ready as I will ever be. I'm looking forward to it.

Does this mean I need to wash the Nag??

Be great to see you there!!

 

[Uncle Monty]

That sounds wrong on many levels Daj.....

I am very grateful for the loan of my bike, but it is not a thing of beauty ATMO.

 

[grumpycommuter]

What's wrong with imperial measurements?

 

[bugloss]

What's wrong with imperial measurements?

Dunno, is he feeling unwell?

 

[grumpycommuter]

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