There, I've gone and done it.

[Lochen]

Checking the status of a used Raleigh Mustang on e bay, then Googling for specification, Wiggle had them, brand new, 390 quid delivered.

Should be here within the week

Ordered a 62 cm (the other size at that price was too small). I have arms like an Orang Utang, so fingers crossed it fits.

My Audax training starts the day after I get it fitted professionally.......

Is there anyone near me (Harwich, Essex) who can do bike fitting does anyone know?

 

[vickster]

Local bike shops?

Enjoy the new bike

 

[S-Express]

Selecting a bike size by the length of your arms rarely ends well...

 

[Lochen]

Local bike shops?

Of course! I know just the chap. Ta

 

[Grant Fondo]

62 is too big for me and i am 6 ft 4!
I must have arms like an action man!

 

[Spiderweb]

How tall are you Lochen, 62cm is an enormous frame?

 

[winjim]

I'm guessing this is not the Mustang of my youth? We all lusted after the red and black SIS version.

 

[simon.r]

Checking the status of a used Raleigh Mustang on e bay, then Googling for specification, Wiggle had them, brand new, 390 quid delivered.

Should be here within the week

Ordered a 62 cm (the other size at that price was too small). I have arms like an Orang Utang, so fingers crossed it fits.

My Audax training starts the day after I get it fitted professionally.......

Is there anyone near me (Harwich, Essex) who can do bike fitting does anyone know?

And so starts the steady decline into n+1...

 

[Lochen]

Selecting a bike size by the length of your arms rarely ends well...

I also have very long legs

It should be alright.....if not, they'll collect it and refund within a month in any event.

U mmmmmmm what's n+1

 

[simon.r]

I also have very long legs

It should be alright.....if not, they'll collect it and refund within a month in any event.

U mmmmmmm what's n+1

N+1 is a recognised mathematical formula for the correct number of bikes one should own, where N = the number of bikes one currently owns!

 

[Lochen]

When I was in the bike shop the other day, I was sat on a large frame bike and the chap said of the frame size, ' next size up with a slightly lower seat and shorter, turned the other way Up, stem'.

I've based my purchase decision on that. it'll be free to send back if it can't be made to fit.

It has to be better than what I'm on now, which is a 57 and feels to small......

 

[Lochen]

N+1 is a recognised mathematical formula for the correct number of bikes one should own, where N = the number of bikes one currently owns!

Ahhhh.....Lol

 

[Lochen]

I'm guessing this is not the Mustang of my youth? We all lusted after the red and black SIS version.

http://www.wigglestatic.com/product...s-Blue-Clearance-MU52BL.jpg?w=1000&h=1000&a=7

 

[simon.r]

When I was in the bike shop the other day, I was sat on a large frame bike and the chap said of the frame size, ' next size up with a slightly lower seat and shorter, turned the other way Up, stem'.

I've based my purchase decision on that. it'll be free to send back if it can't be made to fit.

It has to be better than what I'm on now, which is a 57 and feels to small......

It may well be worth your while having a proper bike fit. I'm tall, but with long legs for my height and an issue with one knee. I struggled to get comfortable until I had a professional fit. It costs a few quid, but for me it's been worth it several times over. I feel more comfortable on a bike now than I ever did before I had my 'fit'.

 

[HLaB]

I'm guessing this is not the Mustang of my youth? We all lusted after the red and black SIS version.

LOL, that was my first thought; my wee sister had one I had the Marauder Google brings up this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/raleigh-mustang-2016-adventure-road-bike/