cyberknight
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I have a carrera vanquish in the larger size and its a 56 cm top tube, i need an 80 mm stem to ride it ,but im 5 foot 7"
New to cycling - advice required on frame size and which bike
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simon.r
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As others have said, top tube length is at least as important, if not more important, than seat tube length. You'll probably be about right in a 58 / 59cm top tube, assuming you don't want a really racy position, but the only way to really tell is to test ride, or at the very least sit on a few bikes to get a bit of a feel for the position.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
As you are to be a 'casual' cyclists, are you sure you want a drop handlebar bike?
They are not for everyone, whereas almost anyone can get along with flat bars.
Where and how far will you be riding?
The Boardman will handle cycle paths, but is more at home on the road.
Is your area hilly?
The Boardman has what cyclists call compact double gears, to you and me, that means first is not very low, hills could be a problem unless you are already fit and strong.
Where is all this leading?
To a Pinnacle Lithium from Evans, that's where.
Flat bars, podgier and wider tyres for comfort, and most Lithiums have three gear rings at the front, giving a crawler gear for hills.
The frame is versatile, plenty of clearance for different tyres, and plenty of bosses for mudguards and a carrier - stuff you might not want now, but could need if your riding progresses.
And it has hydraulic disc brakes, far better than the crappy cable ones on the Boardman.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-3-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244089#/modal__product-zoom-modal
They are not for everyone, whereas almost anyone can get along with flat bars.
Where and how far will you be riding?
The Boardman will handle cycle paths, but is more at home on the road.
Is your area hilly?
The Boardman has what cyclists call compact double gears, to you and me, that means first is not very low, hills could be a problem unless you are already fit and strong.
Where is all this leading?
To a Pinnacle Lithium from Evans, that's where.
Flat bars, podgier and wider tyres for comfort, and most Lithiums have three gear rings at the front, giving a crawler gear for hills.
The frame is versatile, plenty of clearance for different tyres, and plenty of bosses for mudguards and a carrier - stuff you might not want now, but could need if your riding progresses.
And it has hydraulic disc brakes, far better than the crappy cable ones on the Boardman.
https://www.evanscycles.com/pinnacle-lithium-3-2016-hybrid-bike-EV244089#/modal__product-zoom-modal
crackerjacker
New Member
thanks for all the advice.
I have travelled to Sheffield today to pick up my bike and accessories. I opted for the BTWIN 500SE with frame size 60. They tried me on a 63 too but that felt too big. Ive been on a maiden voyage today and loved it. Didn't go dar as I had other things to do but did 6km. My area is very hilly and I didn't struggle with the amount of gears the bike has. Think it has 24.
Anyone know which insurance company is good?
I have travelled to Sheffield today to pick up my bike and accessories. I opted for the BTWIN 500SE with frame size 60. They tried me on a 63 too but that felt too big. Ive been on a maiden voyage today and loved it. Didn't go dar as I had other things to do but did 6km. My area is very hilly and I didn't struggle with the amount of gears the bike has. Think it has 24.
Anyone know which insurance company is good?
vickster
Legendary Member
Home insurance is usually much cheaper than bike specific, just read the Ts &Cs, get away from home cover too. Check which lock you need to use to be covered in case of a claim. Keep all of the paperwork related to the bike and additions as you'll need to prove value. Make note of serial number, take some photos
