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[dem beats 1,223]

I look 5 years younger.

BS

[Duran 387]

I look 5 years younger.

BS

That's why I keep the beard...I look about 12 years old shaven, vs. 25 bearded

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

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[dem beats 1,223]

Got a whole bag full of sausage last night. Ukranian, polish, and a polish blood kishka. Stuffed my mouth with sausage last night. And after my interview this morning too!

Had some home made pirogi's too that my aunt gave me last night also.

Epic damn meal.

OHM NOM NOM NOM

[dem beats 1,223]

I badly want some good Jewish deli now too though.

[The enD 467]

Here is a link with pic's.

http://www.auctionne...60&SortBy=-Past

Nice place, J.

[dem beats 1,223]

You should be really happy J. I know I'm cheesed up for ya.

You can do a lot with that place.

[///M5 2,833]

I'm not sure if i could handle my seat being much higher. On the 20 mile ride today my right hamstring was really feeling stretched and I know that my right leg is shorter than left. I'll try to get a pic from that side.

When you say I should ride in the drops as much as possible do you mean in general or because of my frame configuration.

What do you see that makes you think the top tube fits?

Interesting, it isn't all that high but again it may be a front back problem as much as height. All things change others.

Actually in your case you'll probably have to ride on the hoods since your frame is too small, normally you should size a bike to ride in the drops.

The angle of your back, but again that would be less severe if your handlebars and seat were closer to being at the same height.

[///M5 2,833]

So in general, I feel like when i want to get fitted for something (backpack/ bike) that what ever place it may be assumes they know whats best for me and base my "fit" off something simple, or I always get screwed and get the crappy person.

Example: When I went to REI I was expecting to try on 3 packs, weigh them down and walk around. Instead, the guy asked me a few questions, got my torso measurement and basically pointed out a backpack. I put it on and he tightened it down and said that was the one for me. I'm not sure if he did it because he thought I wasn't looking to spend the money on a nice one or what, but it baffles me.

Do I need to go in there acting like I want a precision molded carbon fiber frame or something to get some attention to detail?

Go in armed with a ton of questions. Sales people in general sucks which is lame because it makes those of us who actually do our job still look bad to everyone else since the average one blows.

[///M5 2,833]

And blame the wannabe racer looking fools for your bike size. > 80% of the shops would fit you like that because they all look at what Lance rides on race day and think that is a good fit. His training bike is WAY different than his race bike and well, you aren't fucking Lance.

Good example of a tall ass guy on a bike that doesn't look too small. Note his position on the drops and the fact that the top of his bars are almost nearly at his seat height. You can attain this fit with newer frames as well, but the top tube will typically be lower again thanks to Lance and crew.

http://maddaps.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/bill-walton-the-worlds-tallest-cyclist/

[dem beats 1,223]

Truth Sean truth....

[///M5 2,833]

And that is a single speed track bike with an aggressive "race" stance

[///M5 2,833]

Truth Sean truth....

Those 27" wheels look dinky though, don't they?

[dem beats 1,223]

http://maddaps.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/bill-walton-the-worlds-tallest-cyclist/

Highschool photo Sean?

[dem beats 1,223]

Truth Sean truth....

Those 27" wheels look dinky though, don't they?

It's a bit silly looking. For race day then why do they ride such smaller bikes? Just aerodynamics and weight savings?

[///M5 2,833]

Truth Sean truth....

Those 27" wheels look dinky though, don't they?

It's a bit silly looking. For race day then why do they ride such smaller bikes? Just aerodynamics and weight savings?

Weight savings is a joke. Easiest way to have less weight on your bike is to eat less.

Rotational weight there is some logic in, but that is why they race on different rims than they train on. And NO you don't want race rims on your daily bike unless you are made of money. Training rims are WAY more robust.

[///M5 2,833]

And again, bikes for different purposes all have different fits. Tri-bikes, race bikes, downhill, mountain, touring and so on. Sort of like wearing a hiking boot running or a water sock hiking. You want to pick something that is most appropriate for your normal needs. Guess what style is the most comfortable? That's right touring. I would always recommend that people fit their bikes like a touring bike if it is for normal riding, doesn't mean you have to buy something beefy enough to carry an extra hundred pounds on the rear and front wheels in the form of bags, but the fit is right.

[///M5 2,833]

I am dying to find a touring bike frame in my size, but it is fucking hard. Rivendell makes them, but they are more expensive than a custom so that doesn't work. There are some seriously crappy old school Schwinn's that fit right, but I don't want one. More than willing to spend the dough on a custom, but would like to ride a geometry that is at least similiar for a while so I know where to make the best compromises.

The bike I should have bought was the 85 Raleigh Team USA in 68cm that sold here last year. They wanted $300 for it though and it isn't worth more thna $180, so I passed. Lesson learned, there just aren't that many.

Nice Raleigh Super Course in a 65cm on CL right now I might go pedal tomorrow, but it too I think is probably too small and 3cm may not sound like a lot but it might just defeat my purpose.

[dem beats 1,223]

Verry interesting Sean. I have never purchased a road bike. Only had MTN bikes.

Even though I probably spent 90% of the time on the road I needed the MT bike.

[dem beats 1,223]

I used to crush rims and seats on a monthly basis when I would ride. Back when I was fit I was a bad mamo-jamma.

[dem beats 1,223]

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[The enD 467]

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