MINE :)

[Dusty Bin]

well most professionals are built like stick insects aren't they?, You cant really say you've seen a massive body builder in professional cycling?
So isn't it an advantage to be lightweight right.

That's not what I mean. I'm 5'9 and just under 11st - I could go to 10.5 maybe, but I'm happy where I am. You must be a fair bit taller than me and nearly 2st lighter. If so, that would put you well into the 'underweight' category.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

well most professionals are built like stick insects aren't they?, You cant really say you've seen a massive body builder in professional cycling?
So isn't it an advantage to be lightweight right.

Strangely, the red Perry bike I seem to see most regularly around SE London has a big black guy on - and when I say big, I'm not talking fat.

 

[PerryC]

Yeah I agree I've seen him a few times and overtaken him at least all those times, What I mean is large people on lightweight bikes doesn't make a very effective racer that's why there not professionals (There slower)

 

[Dusty Bin]

Yeah I agree I've seen him a few times and overtaken him at least all those times, What I mean is large people on lightweight bikes doesn't make a very effective racer that's why there not professionals (There slower)

Getting a good balance between power & weight is important. Big doesn't mean slow though. How tall are you if you don't mind me asking.?

 

[Milzy]

Although some of the sprinters are big power houses.

 

[fossala]

Old cannondale alu bikes hid the welds. In fact, I saw a mountain bike one that had it on the frame today. Looks tidy. But as others have said, with the top tube, even without flicking, it should be carbon.

 

[Rob3rt]

That's not what I mean. I'm 5'9 and just under 11st - I could go to 10.5 maybe, but I'm happy where I am. You must be a fair bit taller than me and nearly 2st lighter. If so, that would put you well into the 'underweight' category.

If he is 6ft tall then his weight is pretty low but not neccessarily unhealthy.

 

[PerryC]

I'm 5ft 6 but I don't mind being skinny I actually like the way I am, Make's me look Professional especially on a ride.

 

[Dusty Bin]

I'm 5ft 6 but I don't mind being skinny I actually like the way I am, Make's me look Professional especially on a ride.

How on earth do you ride that bike (with that setup) at 5'6 ??

 

[Milzy]

I'm 5ft 6 but I don't mind being skinny I actually like the way I am, Make's me look Professional especially on a ride.

I wonder how that fine Rottie hasn't buried you in the garden while you're thinking that you are Marco Pantani! PMSL!!

 

[PerryC]

How on earth do you ride that bike (with that setup) at 5'6 ??

Quite easily jump on and start pedalling

 

[Dusty Bin]

Quite easily jump on and start pedalling

without lowering the saddle - or are you 5'6 with legs like a giraffe?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

without lowering the saddle - or are you 5'6 with legs like a giraffe?

There's not that much seatpost showing. Loads more on mine with an XL size frame and I'm only 6'1'' with comparatively short legs.

 

[Dusty Bin]

There's not that much seatpost showing. Loads more on mine with an XL size frame and I'm only 6'1'' with comparatively short legs.

you have the same frame?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

you have the same frame?

No, but the frame is smaller than mine.