A couple weeks back my trusty Patagonia Snap-T Synchilla that's been with
me since college mysteriously disappeared at a coffee shop. Needless to
say, I was mad to lose such a long owned and well used piece of clothing.
Today, I go to check out what colors they come in now so I can make that my
I don't think in the United States, that 145 lbs is typical for a 5'8
person. Maybe for a fit cyclist, runner or other athlete, but not in the
general population.
Perhaps it says something to where we are as a country...
As for the bike fit and sizing, I like the more or less bars level with
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/10/this-is-the-average-mans-body/280194/
As for bar height, I am always reassured when I see photos of Mark Abele's
bikes.
Patrick Moore, who fits very nicely into the happy medium where
off-the-shelf clothing and shoes are easy to find in ABQ, NM