[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

I used to have a wife who was 4' 10" and she was persuaded to jump from running into cycling by some friends (something I had tried to get her to do unsuccessfully for many years). She wound up with the smallest CF frame size road bike made with 700C wheels and it was an awkward looking and ha

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

I have a lovely 5'2" wife who is so attached to her 90s era Specialized Crossroads that she had me find her a replacement when the original was stolen. 700c wheels are not an issue for her on that frame and we just toured on it last summer. I have replaced everything on the frame with more mo

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

I have a red 1993 XO-3 48cm kicking around here somewhere. I'm in NJ. On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:46:08 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I'm thinking about getting a new bike for my wife. Currently, she has a > Trek FX. She likes it a lot, but I can't help but think

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Nothing to offer for sale, unfortunately, but I would add a small Salsa Vaya 2 to your list (I don;t know the exact year range where the smallest all took 26" wheels but this is the one I recall specifically looking at: 2015 Vaya 2 | Salsa Cycles

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

A Soma Buena Vista rim brake or disc come in 42cm size and 26" wheels ! https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/category/frames-frame-parts-bicycles-frames-990 VO has this one : https://velo-orange.com/collections/neutrino-mini-velo/products/neutrino-minivelo On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 3:54:30

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Soma Fab has a 42cm Buena Vista Mixte. I don't think it gets you a MUCH shorter top tube (518mm vs the typical 525mm or 540mm on a 48cm frame) , but it is easier to mount for a smaller rider. They also go on sale now and then. On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:46:08 PM UTC-5 Michael Morriss

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Actually, I was thinking of putting one of these away for my kids. Unfortunatley, the 42cm model only fits 26" wheels on the dual-pivot/centerbull brake version, 49-57mm reach. Not the end of the world but not at good as canti brakes. On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:21:11 AM UTC-5 Ginz wro

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

I have a project that needs a little more work to finish it up…..vintage 531 tubed gitane, originally drop barred 700c, now with 650b wheels; built it up for my wife as a city bike when we lived between 2 places, but now back to one rural life, she rides her OG Glorius, but mostly we’re tandemi

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Hi Everyone, I know there is a lot of bike knowledge on this board, but I was blown away by the detail and thoughtful responses I got to my question. Thank you so much! I bought one of the bikes someone suggested from the above posts! I got it shipped to my friend's house, and now I'm waiting a

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Oops I meant they THREW in a little torque wrench. LOL. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:57:25 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > [image: IMG_8082.JPG] > [image: Screenshot 2024-03-06 at 2.39.47 PM.png] > Thanks again to everyone on this list for helping me pick out a bike for > my wife! This

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

That looks like a BALB (bad ass little bike). APPROVE! BL in EC On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:01:58 PM UTC-8 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Oops I meant they THREW in a little torque wrench. LOL. > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 2:57:25 PM UTC-5 Michael Morrissey wrote: > >> [image: IMG_8082

[RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Also, I just got a work email indicating Mike Morrissey's involvement in a new executive re-org. That Mike Morrissey is in Ireland, though, so probably not related. :) BL not in Ireland On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:05:36 PM UTC-8 Bill Lindsay wrote: > That looks like a BALB (bad ass lit

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Oooh yeah the Neutrino mini Velo! So many build options with that! On Jan 11, 2024, at 13:39, Garth wrote:A Soma Buena Vista rim brake or disc come in 42cm size and 26" wheels !https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/category/frames-frame-parts-bicycles-frames-990VO has this one :https://velo-orange.com

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

+1 for an XO-?-type bike; if a custom all the better since the XO-1, at least, and I daresay the other XOs, was very capable of improvement. I would wonder whether a Long Haul Trucker is overbuilt for someone so small. The principal liability of a wheel size other than 700C is the number and type

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Hi Partick, That would be Natsuko Hirose I believe (I could be wrong and normally am). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqn2MZJw9-Q&pp=ygUZQWxsIHJvYWQgY3ljbGluZyBpbiBqYXBhbg%3D%3D IanA On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 3:06:29 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: +1 for an XO-?-type bike; if a custom al

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

She is the one; Thanks. I have 1 or 2 photos of her riding gravel on Elk Passes on her custom -- Path hunter? All rounder? Country bike? a Jobstian "road bike is all you need"? -- bicycle with Elk passes; copied largely for her perfect hoods riding position; but those photos are on another computer

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Perhaps this RH journal post would give a bit more context https://www.renehersecycles.com/performance-is-important-for-slow-riders-too/ Either way, a well written article invoking wonder in the reader. So many beautiful places to explore in this world. IanA On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

While all the bikes OP listed are great vehicles, none of them fit the brief. If the brief is “Lighter, more roadish, with drop bars…” for someone 5’ in height, I would look for used Georgina Terry bikes. Terry is an accomplished and innovative bicycle designer and frame builder. She builds cust

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

Note that 571 X 23 and 559 X 23 are easily swappable with mid- or slightly longer reach (centerpull) brakes -- even short reach calipers if the mounting holes are happily placed -- as the difference in radius is only 6 mm or slightly less than 1/4". On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 5:39 PM J L wrote: > W

Re: [RBW] Re: Feeler: ISO extra-small 26er?

The rims are DT Swiss X430 Disc. The hubs are SRAM (later Salsas came with anodized Formula hubs stock!) and the tires are 26" x 1" Ritchey Tom Slicks. M On Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 9:43:10 AM UTC-5 wboe...@gmail.com wrote: > I'm positive those were DT mtb rims. I don't believe DT (or anyon