contadino
Veteran
- Location
- Chesterfield
British steel in small...
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paul-kent
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Tonbridge Kent
What type of bicycle ?
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
I am 5'9" ish and all my bikes are a 54 cm frame, which is very close to 22" and so that frame may possibly fit your friend.
I would tell him to visit a LBS and sit on a couple of bikes just to make sure that size frame is suitable. Better still if he can ride them. He is allowed to try bikes out without buying them.
I would tell him to visit a LBS and sit on a couple of bikes just to make sure that size frame is suitable. Better still if he can ride them. He is allowed to try bikes out without buying them.
Tony Raynor
Need for steeds
- Location
- Newcastle/Patrington Haven
If it's old steel that he wants 22" may be perfect for him. Depends really on his leg size. I have 22 and 23" frames and I'm only about 1/2" taller.
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contadino
Veteran
- Location
- Chesterfield
Well that's another issue. Mainly commuting in central London, but weekend rides out in the countryside.
So I'd have thought an old rigid MTB with a.more upright position and a +1 for weekends, but I don't think that's on the cards...
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contadino
Veteran
- Location
- Chesterfield
Really? My bike is 22" I think and I'm 5' 11" and it's about right for me. I wouldn't want it any bigger that's for sure. I don't think I have a longer than average body iyswim.
Maybe I need to check the size of mine in the morning.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
yes 22 or 23" at most i always have a couple of retro bikes @contadino for sale
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Where is he?
I've a 1986/7 Peugeot Premiere which is a 21" frame and fits me at 5' 9" fine. New tyres, etc. and rides great. The plan was to sell it next year but ...
I've a 1986/7 Peugeot Premiere which is a 21" frame and fits me at 5' 9" fine. New tyres, etc. and rides great. The plan was to sell it next year but ...
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Only 5'9" - sheesh that's me.
I ride two 56cm/22 inch old frames and a 54 modern frame.
The 56cm's have a 13cm stem. A 22" should be fine. A 23" will be a bit big though ! I had a 23" and it was a little too big (not enough seat post showing)
I am the same height as DC Lane, my oldies have a higher seat and lower stem. Those bits can be adjusted as body size differs.
21" or 22" old style frame will be fine.
I ride two 56cm/22 inch old frames and a 54 modern frame.
The 56cm's have a 13cm stem. A 22" should be fine. A 23" will be a bit big though ! I had a 23" and it was a little too big (not enough seat post showing)
I am the same height as DC Lane, my oldies have a higher seat and lower stem. Those bits can be adjusted as body size differs.
21" or 22" old style frame will be fine.
