Small Bike Wanted
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Lizzard at 12.16.08 - 4:54 pm
I am looking for a small road bike for a friend of mine who lives downtown. I don't have too much money to spend, and i am not sure the best size for her. She is about 5'2. Any of you ridazz got some small frames or bikes that would fit her? I am checking craigslist as well, but I think about 70% of those bikes are stolen.
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This will be a mission for you. Small frame sizes aren't easy to come by.
imachynna12.16.08 - 10:13 pm
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go to junkyrustybikes on myspace. something like that. or ask TALLCANS... he knows. a friend of mine found one and she's only 5'0". try one between a 48-52cm.
Jazzy Phat Nastee12.16.08 - 10:27 pm
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Haha. I'm 5'2". A frame 42-49 is good, but it's all about stand-over height.
imachynna12.16.08 - 10:37 pm
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I have a nishiki prestige sport all suntour w/araya rims that I've been thinking about letting go. It's pretty fresh.
I'm 5'1 and its perfect for someone my size.
email me your info and i'll send you pics
revolutionarysweetheart at gmail.com
revolutionary12.16.08 - 11:26 pm
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You really can't go by the claimed size anymore, it depends a lot on the builder-- a Felt 52 cm track frame has about the same cockpit size as a 46 cm bianchi. My gf has both and they both fit fine (and I've measured them pretty carefully).
You pretty much have to try them on, but for someone 5'2" there are a lot more decent frames available than 10 or so years ago.
bitingduck12.16.08 - 11:29 pm
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Actually, that info above sounds pretty accurate.
imachynna12.16.08 - 11:32 pm
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a lot of years with a 5'2" gf who likes nice bikes and I've seen a lot of what's available in small sizes. She rode a tiny borrowed IRO with 650c wheels for the 508 and it was set up to fit exactly like the Felt 52(they don't allow aluminum in the fixed category), but they probably call it a 45 or something.
She also has a 49 cm steel traditional geometry track frame with 700c wheels, but the head tube size limits the saddle to bar drop. Compact aluminum really made small bikes with big wheels a lot easier....
bitingduck12.16.08 - 11:45 pm
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im rollin a 49 cm specialized langster. swapped out the drops for bullhorns & everything is right as rain.
revolutionary12.16.08 - 11:51 pm
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I ride a 42cm steel Giant.... light as... a steel Giant. Haha.
imachynna12.16.08 - 11:58 pm
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with 650 wheels? Or a lugless compact geometry? I think the lugs are what limit the geometry on her steel bike.
She used to have a cannondale compact with 650s, but really likes the 700s because it puts her up higher in a paceline so she can see better.
bitingduck12.17.08 - 12:02 am
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Ulye!!! I love the front Areospoke..sweet
puglife12.17.08 - 1:03 am
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@revolutionary
if you have not sold the bicycle, i am looking for a frame that size as well... let me know if it is still available....
dayone12.17.08 - 7:58 am
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@dayone
still available
email me at revolutionarysweetheart at gmail dot com
and i'll send you the pics
I guess i should post a pic on this thread eh?
revolutionary12.17.08 - 9:46 am
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i'm 5'0 and ride a 44cm.. 50cm is waayyyyy too big.
and that 650 iro is the heidi.. its 46cm.
tinycities12.17.08 - 9:49 am
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i have a old aluminum trek 1200 i'm selling. i think it's a 46 or maybe 48cm. stand-over height is around 28.5" or 29"
email me if you're interested. i can take some photos and measure it.
iecm909 at yahoo dot com
VixObs12.17.08 - 11:10 am
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for those interested...
Nishiki Prestige Sport
handcrafted by Karamura
Serial WG00923 (if i'm right its frame #923 from 1987 for US market)
Suntour components
Dia Comp brakes
Araya rims w/ Sansin hubs
Cro-moly Tange tubing
New saddle, tires & tubes
Housed indoors.
Asking $200 OBO (spent waaaaaay more on it)
and you get the spare tires for the front.
questions.. email me
revolutionarysweetheart at gmail dot com
revolutionary12.17.08 - 1:06 pm
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The girl i want to get it for is out of the country right now. I will email you when she gets back if you still have the bike.
Lizzard12.17.08 - 7:51 pm
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