For Sale: Custom Gunnar!

[Catrin]

Bump I am posting this on eBay tonight, and won't bump this post again until I sell it. As it is a true full custom bike it HAS no size, but if it were a Long Haul Trucker it would likely be close to a 48....if they HAD one at all, or one with 26 inch wheels.

[emily_in_nc]

Crossing fingers for you, Catrin!

If it is close to a 48, it likely would have been a bit too large for me after all, even though your Jamis fit me fine. The road bikes I've had that fit me best range from 44.5 to 47 cm, so it's highly possible a 48 might just be a bit long in the top tube.

Keep us posted!

[Catrin]

It isn't any stock size, that is why I provided all of the dimensions above. It has a just a little shorter reach than the Jamis, if my memory is correct. It is meant for an upright riding position + flat bars so I don't know that it really compares with a bike with drop bars - which is how I define a road bike. A 48 for a LHT, if such a thing existed (it doesn't), probably would have a longer TT than what the Gunnar has. I was just trying to related it to something, and I probably shouldn't do that. My fitter/builder said I should just let the dimensions speak for themselves.

[emily_in_nc]

It isn't any stock size, that is why I provided all of the dimensions above. It has a just a little shorter reach than the Jamis, if my memory is correct. It is meant for an upright riding position + flat bars so I don't know that it really compares with a bike with drop bars - which is how I define a road bike. A 48 for a LHT, if such a thing existed (it doesn't), probably would have a longer TT than what the Gunnar has. I was just trying to related it to something, and I probably shouldn't do that. My fitter/builder said I should just let the dimensions speak for themselves.

Yes, that makes sense...you're right that custom doesn't necessarily relate to anything stock. Depending on the seat tube angle, the reach to the handlebars is going to vary anyway...and since it has flat bars, the reach would be shorter than with the same TT length and drop bars.

I just really hope you sell it. It's a beautiful bike -- I know because I saw it in person!

[emily_in_nc]

Catrin, I found your listing on Ebay -- NICE. Someone is going to get an amazing bike for an incredibly reasonable price. I did wonder why your shipping cost is so low, though. It's always cost me over $100 to ship a bike. I don't want you to lose money on shipping!

(BTW: Looking at the geometry more closely, I now think the reach would be fine for me, but the standover is actually a little higher than I would want. My Trek is slightly lower than that and is as high as I'd want to go. I had a road bike previously where the top tube touched my crotch when standing over it, and that was really not ideal. Your Gunnar would as well, so your legs are longer than mine, obviously.)

Good luck!