So, what Pace RC200 did I just buy?

[Stick Legs]

F8, the brochure recomends 80-100mm so you will be fine. RC38 airforce would be a must!

 

[Tallpaul]

RC38 airforce would be a must!

Indeed, not easy to find though.

Plenty of RC36 Pro-Class about, cheap too.

 

[Tallpaul]

Ah Crap, i'm really starting to think it's too big! I stuck a saddle, forks and wheels on it yesterday to gauge what sort of angle/length stem i need but it just feels unwieldy.

Obviously perching on a half built bike in my spare room is no gauge of how it'll ride, but i've just worked out i'd need to spend another £200 to get her on the road and i'm not sure it's worth it

I overlayed the frame with my 21" Orange and the seat tube is a full 2" longer. That and the 165mm headtube really shape up to be a big steed.

I'm really torn now, i want this bike and i want to actually ride it

 

[Radar]

You'll grow into it.

Just like your mother said when your school jumper was too long in the arms... she was right then, perhaps now too?

 

[Tallpaul]

You'll grow into it.

Just like your mother said when your school jumper was too long in the arms... she was right then, perhaps now too?

I think you're right, i probably sat on it in the morning too. Don't you shrink overnight and get taller again during the day? I'll only ride it in the evening

Bloody Pace, who on earth is tall enough for a frame this size??

 

[Tallpaul]

Here's a picture to illustrate my point:

Imaginee it with a no-rise stem though

Before anyone starts getting too picky, the full build will include Pace Forks and as much British finishing kit as i can muster :roll:

 

[Kestonian]

Well, there's your problem right there. It's got no cranks on it, old chap!

[wanders to the garage to check one the same size in silver]

 

[Tallpaul]

Well, there's your problem right there. It's got no cranks on it, old chap!

I figured having no drivetrain would counter the lack of brakes