Thanks cyclotourist and patrick, this is good info for me too pass along. I suspect many of the parts on her bike are over 20 years old and while they work fine, a slight upgrade could do wonders to improve the wieildiness of the bike.
Jason > On Jun 6, 2015, at 9:34 PM, cyclotourist <cyclotour...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Getting a lighter frame (at some expense) wouldn't help out that much, > especially if she likes the bike. As PM noted, lightening up the > wheels might get her more bang for her buck. A 28 spoke go-fast > wheelset would lighten the bike, and let her spin up to speed a bit > faster. Light wheels, ligher cranks, lighter seatpost and saddle can > probably take a couple pounds off. But with cost involved. > > A less expensive option is something like this to help her carry the > bike: > http://walnutstudiolo.com/products/bicycle-frame-handle-the-little-lifter > > Doesn't reduce the weight, but makes it more manageable. > >> On Sat, Jun 6, 2015 at 5:35 PM, <subfas...@gmail.com> wrote: >> My short height (5'2")friend is riding a Bridgestone XO2 in the 42cm size, a >> 48 would fit, but only because of the 559 wheels. The one complaint about >> her current bike is that it is so heavy, especially in the back half >> (unloaded) She works in SF and her commute involves stairs and carrying the >> bike, it is unavoidable. She isn't really a bike person but has an >> appreciation for them. >> >> First things first, does anyone have a clean 559 wheelset with wide rims >> sitting around? The frame is spaced at 130 but it could be cold set to 135 >> if needed. That might help. >> >> Recommendations or for sale frames size 559 or 584 that might be an >> improvement over her existing one? She rides with a rear rack and high up >> albatross bars and sometimes a front basket. >> >> It looks like as far as riv the clem in 45 might be a great fit but it is >> complete only is a little redundant for her because her bike now is mostly >> fine. The other models, are out of her price range. >> >> Thanks >> Jason >> SF,CA >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > > -- > Cheers, > David > > Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace > > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
