Wife Bike

Thread started by
Leetard at 07.3.07 - 10:42 am
So I found a bike that would be perfect for my wife but I think it may be too small. It's a road bike and supposedly it's a 42cm with a 27" stand over.
My wife is just about 5'4''.
Survey says:
too small / might work / just right (Circle one)
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What is her inseam length? I'm tall, but my 5'6" wife can straddle the top-bar of my bike because she has the same inseam length as I do.
Joe Borfo07.3.07 - 10:46 am
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Leetard,
it's probably too small, but it might work if you use lube, then it'll be just right.
poke butt!
spiraldemon07.3.07 - 10:50 am
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Where did you find a 42 frame???
I'm 5'3 and have short legs and it is ridiculous to find that. I was lucky to find my zebra which is a 44' I can clear the top bar just fine with my heels on...
feelingrandy07.3.07 - 10:58 am
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I'm going with NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION.
But pro'lly leaning towards the too small side.
On the up-side, I have a bike I'm selling that is a 52cm. It was my wifes, but it's too small for her. It's an aluminum frame Trek 1200 with 105 group.
werd
Eric Hair07.3.07 - 12:40 pm
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yea, im gonna go with too small also. and leetard... i havent stumbled upon another frame yet... so i guess you are out of luck.
booyah!
WIFE BIKE07.3.07 - 12:58 pm
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I don't have a wife. I don't know, I wish I can help.
saturdaze07.3.07 - 1:03 pm
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Listen here WIFEBIKE!!!
I'm not holding my breath for your frame... I know you love it and prolly won't ever part with it, I don't blame ya.
But my wife still needs a bike.
V13
Leetard07.3.07 - 1:24 pm
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Why don't you go get a pigeon?
kyber07.3.07 - 2:13 pm
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Why don't you buy my bike!
...and stuff
Eric Hair07.3.07 - 2:35 pm
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Yo Eric,
Your bike is sweet, but looking for something not so awesome!
Old steel frame kinda thing...
Leetard07.3.07 - 3:43 pm
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you do have options...there are frames that are designed to use 650 cc size wheels instead of the 700 cc wheels that are the road standard...
unfortunately those frames tend to be pricey...
check out Calfeedesign.com or desalvocycles.com for a start...
or...zanconato.com
but anyone who fabricates custom frames, can fabricate something the right size!
adrian07.3.07 - 4:48 pm
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What? Getting a "bike" for your "wife"? Sounds like you're trying to rip people off. I've heard this angle before. I suggest you go back to Malibu.
SKIDMARCUS07.3.07 - 7:19 pm
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oooooo!
looks like wifey is sol!
o, and i found out that v13 is a really hardcore mexican mafia type gang that pretty much rules venice. aka something the pigeon master would never be involved with. hmm. interesting. im worried.
WIFE BIKE07.3.07 - 8:38 pm
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Maybe we'll see them tonight at the BIG BANG RIDE since we are ending in venice
V13!!
feelingrandy07.4.07 - 1:49 pm
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yea, i just hope they have enough pigeons to go around! maybe brendan can bring a couple extra.
WIFE BIKE07.4.07 - 2:58 pm
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Search eBay for "650cc" under "Road Bikes & Parts" | "Complete Bikes & Frames"
PC07.4.07 - 4:00 pm
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