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I read somewhere that it may be better to own a bike that is slightly smaller than slightly larger, is that true? If so, that Trek is still available.
For me I'd say they're both about the same on the nuisance scale. I can deal with either as long as the amount really is only slight. Slightly large and the top tube is too long for me, so I either have to get a ridiculously short stem or just lean forward more than is comfortable. But if the frame's too small often times I can't raise the stem high enough to be comfortable, so I'd have to replace it with one with a longer quill. And on smaller frames my feet will hit the front tire when turning at lower speed, which is really annoying. I think if I had to choose I'd rather ride a slightly large frame, but that's just me. It seems a lot of bike shops tend to size modern road bikes on the small side, so maybe that's better for most people.
Oh, well that is not good. I thought they were one of the top makers.
They are much better, now. But that was a very early model. They were one of the first that I saw with the oversized aluminum tubing. Very light at ~3.0 lbs (frame only), hence the name. It was a very jarring ride. All energy from the road was transmitted straight to feet, butt, hands, and rang through the rest of your body.
They were also known as cannonwhales for the tubes. The 2.8 was even a worse ride. I'd stay away from those if you like having feeling in your extremities.
The guy with the Technium Pre contacted me today and said he will take $100. He said the only problem with it is that the rear tire needs replaced because it will not hold air more than a day. The seller that has the Trek emailed me as well me as well and still, yes still has the bike and is willing to take $140. The Trek owner has to be the hardest person to keep in touch with, that is probably why that bike is still available.
Finally got a bike today!!!!!! I bought the Raleigh Pre. It looks almost like it is new, I just need to get a tire and re-wrap the handlebars. I don't know what size tires it has on it tho.
Nice! The tires should be 700c, but as far as width goes that'll be up to you if you replace them. I think most people usually use 23-25mm, but I personally prefer the widest tires that'll fit. Being a late 80s bike it probably won't have much room for anything wider than 28mm, anyway. And I pretty much always recommend Panaracer Pasela tires if the budget allows, but others may have had great luck with some other brands.
And don't worry about driving us crazy. I've enjoyed checking this thread every day, but then I may have gone crazy a long time ago.
Nice! The tires should be 700c, but as far as width goes that'll be up to you if you replace them. I think most people usually use 23-25mm, but I personally prefer the widest tires that'll fit. Being a late 80s bike it probably won't have much room for anything wider than 28mm, anyway. And I pretty much always recommend Panaracer Pasela tires if the budget allows, but others may have had great luck with some other brands.
And don't worry about driving us crazy. I've enjoyed checking this thread every day, but then I may have gone crazy a long time ago.
25 will be fine, that will reduce the road chatter that you would feel with a 23. I put 28mm on my tandem, but then, how big a boy are you?
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