aluminum is known as a bone-shaker but i've had no problem on the dirt/rock/rooty trail I've been riding the FX on.
It does have a steel fork, though :rolleyes:
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aluminum is known as a bone-shaker but i've had no problem on the dirt/rock/rooty trail I've been riding the FX on.
It does have a steel fork, though :rolleyes:
Yeah... They are extremely snobby at R&A. They cater more to the high-end market. I wouldn't count on them to be too helpful. Here are 3 Brooklyn shops I've been to that have some flat-bar road bikes, and where the people are friendly and helpful:Quote:
Originally Posted by AJH
Bay Ridge Bicycle World
Mr. C's Cycles
Roy's Sheepshead Cycle
Unfortunately, they are all a bit of a haul from Gowanus. Best if you have a car. Dixon's on Union by the co-op is not advisable, and that place on 7th is really small.
I am about to make my first purchase and am looking at flat bar road bikes. At almost 5'1", it seems that 13" is my size. However I recently spoke with an experienced biker, also my height, who chooses to ride a 15". She likes the larger wheels and also that the bigger bike allows her more room to extend her upper body. Does anyone have an opinion on riding a bike that is your size versus one that is bigger? I took the 15" for a spin (Marin Mill Valley) and liked it but there was no 13" available and I wonder if I'd be making a mistake to go for the larger size.
You can't necessarily decide what size you ride based on what size someone else your height rides. First, look at the geometry charts for the 2 sizes - there may not even be a difference in reach (sometimes there isn't - breezers are like that). If her torso is longer than yours, you won't be as comfortable on a bike with a longer reach. If your torso is longer, it might be a better fit for you. Generally speaking, too big isn't better than too small (IMO). You need the right size. What did the shop say about the fit?
+1 on Jamis I think for the price you get a great bike. I had a Cross Country that I loved but had to leave in CA and now I have one of their road bikes- Ventura Sport (aluminum w/ carbon fork- not all Jamis are steel). Also they seem to be little hidden gems that no one knows in the general public or something- both mine I got ridiculous deals on as brand new 2 yr olds. Or maybe they were just waiting for me to find them. ;)
As stated above, the geometries of same sized (ie 13, 54, etc) will vary even within brands- just ride a bunch and one should feel right.
Sizes vary among brands. Go with what's comfy. Was it at Bay Ridge that you tried the Marin? When I went in there they really pushed those Marin's. Nice bikes, though!
The person who said she chooses to ride a bigger bike is also the person who does the fitting in the shop. And yes, it was in Bay Ridge.
I have a Trek 7.3 fx, I think someone mentioned that series in this thread. It is a terrific all around bike, around $500. If I ever get a faster road bike, depending on the shoulder issue, I'll still keep this one. I love it.
What is a shoulder issue?
She means her shoulder. As in rotator cuff problems or whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJH
For what it's worth I'm 5'2",my FX is a 13" and it feels good to me.
Thanks. I think I'm going to end up going small (fitting well rather than big) because I'm worried about clearance.