NightmareOnElmStreet Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 "31.5 " stand over height. Or the frame is 21.5. Any other ques?" the fuck does this mean.? gonna go ahead and guess shit ain't fitting for a dude whos 5"11...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 31.5" is the distance from ground level and the top tube. You want your junk to be clear (an inch or two) of the top tube when you stand over it. Measure yourself || and see how it might fit. 21.5" could be the top tube length or the seat tube length. That height will probably work. But it's difficult to tell without trying it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 31.5 is probably close to too big, whats your inseam on your pants? if its 32 i'd say go for it, a bit close, but not a deal breaker. if its 30 then no dice. (all this assuming you wear pants that fit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 so my pants are fitting. and i usually rock about a 32/34. i'm 5"11. kinda on the shorter side of tall. but almost 6. i really want this bike. or this one. "23"frame,33"stand-over." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enmity Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 the second one is nice .. imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 is it that hard to properly route cables? sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enmity Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I just got this one finished and converted for a friend. pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 i hope you live in kansas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enmity Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ? naw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 ? kaw fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Incognito Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 is it that hard to properly route cables? sheesh. haha yeah really that shit looks wacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHDS Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 bought a pretty nice nishiki for 25 dollars today. derailer, shifters, breaks, computer, and just about everything else seems to be in good working order. deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 ? naw that is going to suck balls if you live somewhere hilly or with hills ever, but would be ideal for kansas or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 I cant wait untill tomorrow, my uncle is a superintendent at a huge apartment complex & he's invited me to come to see 7 bikes he's collected out of peoples apartments that left them when they moved. Hopefully theres at least 1 thats worth taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolling nowhere Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 pretty fun when you hit a hole hidden by grass and flip into a ditch. gotta love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enmity Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 that is going to suck balls if you live somewhere hilly or with hills ever, but would be ideal for kansas or the like. No hills for me..im from south florida. rainy season now though ... kinda crappy when commuting to work and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarwreck Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 TDF is ON... Contador can eat shit. Bobke needs to drink more. Andy Schleck all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 No hills for me..im from south florida. rainy season now though ... kinda crappy when commuting to work and stuff ah, yeah that looks about right then. i've done a few mtb rides in north florida that were awesome. not a ton of elevation change obviously, but good fun fast single track. the humidity fucking killed me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazaar Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I just got this one finished and converted for a friend. pretty solid. but why does it have a deraileur?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 thats a chain tensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_R_O_N Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 True apologize for not specifying...Im a SS/Fixed gear rider...but not for tricks or show I actually use it for sport. No carbon frames though please. (my pockets would thank that). I dig Cinelli, bianchi, velo, fuji, leader, etc...but trying to find something reasonable..about 500 or under for the frame. Even if any of you are selling a frame between 54 and 58..let a fellow rider know. The thicker the frame the better in my eyes as I feel its not as stiff as a ride as the smaller tubed frames. Appreciate any non typical 12 oz response. :cool: http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/bik/2467480228.html dude our craigslist has a lot of gems if you search around ebay is great too, as long as you can catch an auction that isn't overcrowded with bidders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 My birthdays coming up in August so Im looking for some cycling shoes. Cleats? I dont know. Going clipless so I need those. Gonna be using a set of crank brothers pedals that my girlfriends dad is giving me. Is the part that clips in universal? What to look for? Can I walk around in them? Someone point me in the right direction. Edit: Price cap around $80. Going on an ssfg if that helps. Another Edit: My first reaction is to look at the top of my price bracket which leads me to these. I like the heel tabs and cArBoN. Deffinitly still open to hear opinions though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREIGHTYONE Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 You're going to want to get mountain bike shoes that are SPD compatible if you're using Crank Brother's pedals, but it really depends on what kind of riding you're doing. If you're planning on being off your bike for any amount of time walking, go with mtb shoes. I have a pair of both, and I don't like to even wear my road shoes when I'm just riding. Living in a city where you are constantly stopping at lights and for traffic just doesn't feel safe to me on traditional road shoes, although if you're riding in rural areas and will be clipped in most of the time, I don't see why not. There are also sneakerish shoes with mounts for cleats available if you don't like the look of cleated mtb shoes, I would imagine that if you're spending a fair amount of time off you're bike they'd come in handy, but I carry a pair of sneakers with if I'm planning on being on my feet for long periods. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDI_ Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 What he said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 look into 661 shoes imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 So are the clips on the bottom of the shoes that go into the pedals universal? I dont mind buying pedals, he just has those lying around and said i could use them to get me going. Are road shoes just really really stiff as opposed to MTB shoes having more flex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 the cleats are not universal. i believe most crank bros are SPD (the style of cleat) crank bros makes some really good pedals and some crap too, but i'd say just use those free ones to learn on and then upgrade once you've got clipless riding down. thats the basic difference between road and DH style shoes, xc riders ride stiff shoes as well. if your priority is wearing the shoes and not looking silly, keep in mind everybody is going to be looking at you cause your tap shoes are noisy as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREIGHTYONE Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 The difference between mountain bike shoes and road shoes is that with road shoes you're walking directly on the cleat, which is noisy, bad for the cleat and chances are, if you're like me, you'll roll your ankle. Think shoes with a stiff bottom that have a inch of metal sticking out from under your foot. Mtb shoes have lugs around the cleat so you have more support on your feet. Skip the carbon fiber doo-dads, unless your racing, you don't need it. Just get a pair of mtb shoes and some SPD cleats and you're in business, trust me, if you do a lot of riding, you'll love it. Like fist said, it's like wearing tap dancing shoes, think soccer cleats. So yeah, they're loud, usually if I'm headed somewhere indoors or don't want to look/feel like a dick rocking cleated shoes, I'll throw a pair of sneakers in my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 How many of you guys actually follow the Tour de France, it has been pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM4RT Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Yeah big TdF fan. The nation's hopes rest with Cadel. It's been stressful following him the last few years. I was really looking forward to seeing Soler racing, pretty sad about his crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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