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Leonard & Peggy Brown wrote:
"Peter Cole" wrote in message ups.com... Leonard & Peggy Brown wrote: Before the 90's, large frames were in fashion. It was not uncommon to see people on bikes where the saddle was nearly on the toptube. As a near 7-footer myself (6'10"), I've ridden several of these old frames. The 27"/68cm size that was so common years ago is virtually unknown in new frames today. My flea market $25 special is a 27 inch Puget and it had the handlebars way up and the seat was about 8 inches off the post. A truly tall person rode this. With the seat sitting on the toptube it is just a little big for my 6'1" self. Back in the 70's, my 5'10" friend rode a 27" Peugeot while I rode a 25" Raleigh. I think it's funny to hear people obsess today over 1 cm differences in frame size. a 5'10 human on a 27" Peugeot! If this is a male human he was taking some chances on losing valuable possessions if he had to stop suddenly! When I was 5'10", I was riding a 21" Peugeot. -- Tom Sherman - Earth (Illinois) |
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