Newbie in the bomber county

[TK421]

boardmans measure seat tube , a 51 is a 54 cm top tube ctr to ctr , im am 5 foot 7 and have the same size , you should be ok if you get compact reach bars .My standard bars work for me by using a 90 mm stem , my team carbon has compact reach bars and i need a 110 stem to get the same reach so if you have a short reach bar and an appropriate stem you should be ok

My understanding of the different measuring charts is that the effective seat tube and effective top tube are what govern the reach and stack of a bicycle. If a bicycle manufacturer quotes a seat tube that measures from C2T the same as the required effective seat tube then it can be a little confusing for a novice, especially if you don't know how a manufacturer measures their bicycles. So a 51.5cm Boardman bicycle will have a slightly longer effective seat tube than quoted by Boardman. Have no fear, I shall have fun regardless! If this understanding is wrong then please correct it?

 

[cyberknight]

My understanding of the different measuring charts is that the effective seat tube and effective top tube are what govern the reach and stack of a bicycle. If a bicycle manufacturer quotes a seat tube that measures from C2T the same as the required effective seat tube then it can be a little confusing for a novice, especially if you don't know how a manufacturer measures their bicycles. So a 51.5cm Boardman bicycle will have a slightly longer effective seat tube than quoted by Boardman. Have no fear, I shall have fun regardless! If this understanding is wrong then please correct it?

The seat tube is sloping so the measurement is right ,these compact frame designs play havoc with traditional seat tube measurement for sizing

 

[TK421]

Just been for a ride that was only about a mile long with my 9yr old as my instructor! great fun!

 

[cyberknight]

Just been for a ride that was only about a mile long with my 9yr old as my instructor! great fun!

Just been with my kids,had to walk every hill so I got cold

 

[TK421]

Just been with my kids,had to walk every hill so I got cold

Not a problem in the Fens of South Lincs. The landscape is like a pancake.

 

[cyberknight]

Not a problem in the Fens of South Lincs. The landscape is like a pancake.

i call a flat ride about 1000 feet of climbing in 30 miles

 

[TK421]

If I were to climb a 1000ft round here I would show up on radar.