Ridley Icarus SLS -Sold

[vickster]

Ridleys definitely size up big, I'm 6'2" and usually a 58cm I reckon this is only just too small for me, so I would suggest 5'10-6' as a guide.

@largeruk as above...yes as 170cm is what, 5'7? You'd need a small 52cm Ridley. A too big roadbike is not a good idea

 

[Elybazza61]

Does that mean it'll be too tall/long for my 170cm height and 74cm inside leg?

Unfortunately I think so;you could probably make it fit but you'd be better off finding a more suitably sized frame TBH.

 

[largeruk]

@largeruk as above...yes as 170cm is what, 5'7? You'd need a small 52cm Ridley. A too big roadbike is not a good idea

Unfortunately I think so;you could probably make it fit but you'd be better off finding a more suitably sized frame TBH.

Ah ok. Drat! But thanks both for the sane & sensible advice. As a novice with a v limited budget, what kind of thing would you recommend that's secondhand but a good/decent buy? Thank you.

 

[vickster]

Ah ok. Drat! But thanks both for the sane & sensible advice. As a novice with a v limited budget, what kind of thing would you recommend that's secondhand but a good/decent buy? Thank you.

Triban from Decathlon are good buys, not bad price new either
Otherwise, an older Giant Defy, Specialized Allez or similar

@biggs682 might have something?

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @vickster

@largeruk i have this if retro is any use Claud Butler Road bike or if it's got to be modern i have a 54cm Viner Maxima rs 4.0 but might be a bit long

 

[largeruk]

Thanks @vickster

@largeruk i have this if retro is any use Claud Butler Road bike or if it's got to be modern i have a 54cm Viner Maxima rs 4.0 but might be a bit long

Hi biggs682

I have no problem with retro or newer - my budget is small but I'd like something that is decent/good value/makes sense as a starter bike but is also a reasonable road bike & commuter. So here's the thing - I want to see if I like the whole road biking thing but also have v few £s and also would like to commute with it. To me, this means semi-decent spec/weight. mudguards, lights and decent tyres that won't puncture at the slightest provocation. Does thar make sense or should my priorities be elsewhere?

 

[Alfa GT]

Has this still not sold? Surely a bit of a bargain to be had by someone...

 

[biggs682]

Has this still not sold? Surely a bit of a bargain to be had by someone...

Must admit I keep looking and feeling the same

 

[Serge]

Must admit I keep looking and feeling the same

Stop posting on this thread or I'll end up buying it! Swines!

 

[DCLane]

@biggs682 / @Serge - stumpy legs here says "get on with it then and stop messing about". I'm too short to buy it.

 

[Kernow_T]

It's 'pay' (if you can call it that) day so dropped you a pm.

Cheers

 

[Elybazza61]

Sold to Kernow_T

 

[Kernow_T]

Bought for my bro who I'm going to encourage into cycling after relocation following personal/relationship troubles. Look forward to a sneaky spin or 5 before he moves down this way later in the month.
I'll pop a few pics 'in front of a gate' 'in front of water' to show her off in her new home.

Cheers

 

[Alfa GT]

Just so you know, this bike was keeping me up at night. Thanks for saving my money and my relationship by buying it!

 

[Serge]

Just so you know, this bike was keeping me up at night. Thanks for saving my money and my relationship by buying it!

I'll second that!