[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-16 Thread EricP
When I test rode a 61 Bleriot versus a Kogswell, the Kogswell felt bigger at the time. Hence my purchase of that bike instead. Although did love the look of the Bleriot. Then again - Esteban has that Kogswell as I never could get totally comfortable on it. Probably could have on the Bleriot.

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-16 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Curious: what would the SH offer you that the Bleriot doesn't? On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 10:24 PM, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: 5ft 9.5in and gotta 57cm Bleriot that fits perfectly-- could have definitely gone bigger(59), but not smaller(55). Best bike ever-- though I would like to have a

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-16 Thread cm
I should have said though I would like to have a Sam, too. The Bleriot is set up as a fast-ish bike with drops. Would love a Sam with cantis, albatross/mustache, bigger tires, and racks for touring/ commuting. Like this: http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/09/12/more-sam-h-pics/ Not gonna happen this

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-15 Thread cm
5ft 9.5in and gotta 57cm Bleriot that fits perfectly-- could have definitely gone bigger(59), but not smaller(55). Best bike ever-- though I would like to have a Sam. Cheers! cm -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-13 Thread S.Cutshall
No fireplace, for that matter-we are renters and the closest we've come to a fireplace is our current house here in Portland, OR-which has a wood burning stove in the living room that doesn't work!, but... earlier today I was getting ready to dismantle my bike, couldn't, rode it one last time,

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread S.Cutshall
When I straddle my Bleriot [even in it's 'naked' state of just frameset wheelset], it fits me perfectly in terms of SO height @59. Looking forward to getting some components on 'er so I can see feel the differences betwixt it and BBC#1. -Scott -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread Johnny Alien
I totally believe that PBH size varies greatly. I was just shocked that I am as out of proportion as I am. :) On Jun 12, 4:39 pm, S.Cutshall clotht...@gmail.com wrote: When I straddle my Bleriot [even in it's 'naked' state of just frameset wheelset], it fits me perfectly in terms of SO height

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread Jon Grant
Johnny Alien wrote: I totally believe that PBH size varies greatly. I was just shocked that I am as out of proportion as I am. :) --- Our family doctor says frequently, ³There¹s a wide range of normal.² -- Jon ³Daddy Long Legs -- and Wide Butt² Grant, in steamy Austin, Texas -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread Steve Palincsar
On Sat, 2010-06-12 at 15:23 -0700, Johnny Alien wrote: I totally believe that PBH size varies greatly. I was just shocked that I am as out of proportion as I am. :) I used to work with a guy who was exactly the same height as me. I ride a 59-60cm frame; he rides at most a 56. We stood side by

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread David Faller
I hear that. I'm 5' 7 and my PBH is 85. I have a 58 cm Ram and it fits wonderfully. Of course, I have a 9 cm stem that's _just_ short enough, but... On 6/12/2010 3:39 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: On Sat, 2010-06-12 at 15:23 -0700, Johnny Alien wrote: I totally believe that PBH size

[RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I'm 5'8 on a good day, 85 cm pbh, and have always been most comfortable on 58-59 cm Riv-proportioned bikes. Early in my bike career, the bike fitting guru at the shop where I was working expressed shock and dismay that I would ride such a large frame. He suggested that I'd be a better fit on a 52

Re: [RBW] Re: WAS: The Bleriot Build NOW: Bleriot Sizing

2010-06-12 Thread Dan Abelson
On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 7:24 PM, David Faller dfal...@charter.net wrote: I hear that. I'm 5' 7 and my PBH is 85. I have a 58 cm Ram and it fits wonderfully. Of course, I have a 9 cm stem that's *just* short enough, but... I'm 5'7 with a PBH of 80cm. My 54cm Quickbeam and 55cm AHH