Bike Size

[Speicher]

Er no, just trying to find out if it is the right size for me. The lbs is starting Beginners cycle maintenance courses. How to change a tyre, how to adjust the gears, etc. So I might do that first.

 

[Sittingduck]

Sounds like a plan. The Eagle might be a willing test "subject" for your experimentation

 

[oxbob]

Is it a ladies or gents frame?

 

[Speicher]

Yes, Sittingduck, I thought that.

I think it is a Mixte IIRC.

 

[oxbob]

Like this?

 

[Speicher]

Can you stop asking all these technical questions. I will find some new batteries for my camera and try and take a photo. (no promisees)

I think it is a bit like that, but pale green.

 

[oxbob]

Hmmm, i remember how long it took to get the new cat pics

 

[Speicher]

Actually you don't. I still have not got the New Cat pics. If I approach her with a camera, she achieves acceleration in the region of nought to sixty in 0.2 secs, with the result that the photo is fuzzy and out of focus.

I dare say I will not be achieving that kind of acceleration.

Having successfully posted more in Know How and Beginners this evening than I have in the past two years, I think it is time I said good night.

The advice offered will be very useful, thank you.

 

[oxbob]

Night Wol, happy mole hunting!

 

[Speicher]

A very rough indication for reach is to place your elbow against the tip of the saddle,your wrist should meet the bars.If however you are built like a primate(i'm 5'6'' 29'' leg with the arm reach of a orangutan) all measurements go out the window!

On both bikes if I put my elbow against the tip of the saddle, my fingertips just reach the bars.

 

[oxbob]

Whoops, i got that wrong Wol.You are correct it should be your fingertips meeting the bars

 

[Speicher]

Well when you first said it Boxob , I thought that sounded a bit short! But you seemed confident about it.

Then when I tested it out, crikey thought I, have I got very short arms?
and how is it that both bikes are too big?

I think I will have to get properly measured. Then find out if the bikes are the right size.

 

[oxbob]

Hmm, best you visit Bonkman aka bicycle repair man
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54CpPlCnM4I

 

[Speicher]

I am mow on the waiting list to do the Beginners' Bicycle Maintenance Course, at the local Lbs.

Michael Palin can come round and repair my bike anytime he likes.

 

[oxbob]

Waiting list?