Sizing help on Old Bike please.

[Peter Armstrong]

What height person would this bike best suit? Been Googling for ages and i still have no idea.

He says this in the ad

(The frame measurement from the top where the seat post goes into the seat tube to the the round section at the bottom holding the axle is 24" and the top tube is 23")

Ideas please....

 

[fossyant]

That's a 59cm and you'd be looking at 6 foot ish.

I'm 5'9 and take 56cm on old school bikes.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

So im 5'11" is that ok to buy and restore?

 

[jowwy]

i'm 5ft 10 and my bike is 54cm

 

[fossyant]

i'm 5ft 10 and my bike is 54cm

That's in new money. My fixed is a 54. Old skool have less seat post showing, but the stems usually slammed.

 

[fossyant]

So im 5'11" is that ok to buy and restore?

What's your inside leg ?

 

[Peter Armstrong]

About 86cm?

 

[accountantpete]

So im 5'11" is that ok to buy and restore?

If you are 5'11" with 34" legs then reach may be a problem.

the top tube CTC is usually about the same as the seat tube so that is going to be around 59cms as well.

it's not a great Pug either - I'd wait for a better fitting model.

( A quick guide to size is the size of the headtube between the down tube and top tube - the bigger the gap the bigger the bike as a general rule).

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Its only a winter project, btw do I have stumpy legs?
Ive bidded £40 on it, have a look, just gonna sand blast and restore.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291034174671?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Not good?

 

[Peter Armstrong]

If you are 5'11" with 34" legs then reach may be a problem.

the top tube CTC is usually about the same as the seat tube so that is going to be around 59cms as well.

it's not a great Pug either - I'd wait for a better fitting model.

( A quick guide to size is the size of the headtube between the down tube and top tube - the bigger the gap the bigger the bike as a general rule).

Bad Idea?

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Anyone thoughts?

 

[accountantpete]

Bad Idea?

They were cheap mass produced bikes.

The frame looks in reasonable nick - touch up rather than restore - although you would have to physically check that it has not been in a crash.

TBH the wheel hubs look cheap - that usually means that even with the best care in the world they are usually shot.

You might say the same for the BB and headset - so you can soon find a lot more expense headed your way together with some explitive deleted moments if the headset or BB shell prove difficult to move because they have seized.

 

[Peter Armstrong]

Cheers,
It’s more for the enjoyment of restoring a bike as a project, slowly over time as a novelty piece. Making it retro with like a brown seat and handlebar tape etc. Something to do in the garage when cycling is on the mind but the weather or my legs aren’t up for a ride.
I’m not willing to pay over £40 for it.

 

[biggs682]

Anyone thoughts?

looks an ideal candidate as a commuter bike

i can just about ride a 23" old steel frame at 5ft 10 so might be too big , but try it

i doubt you will get it for £40 more like £65 + is norm for a decent one

but best of luck

 

[biggs682]

Its only a winter project, btw do I have stumpy legs?
Ive bidded £40 on it, have a look, just gonna sand blast and restore.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291034174671?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Not good?

did you bid extra cant believe only £46