The badboy is lose

[Badboy]

The badboy is loose

Hi All

Im very new to cycling having only ever used bicycles when I was younger, as the years pass me by and my job means I spend most of my time sat on my backside (graphic design) I am developing an ample midriff which im keen to lose.

I have setabout doing this today and have provisionaly set up a purchase of a Cannondale Badboy 2009 Disk. I'm not 100% sure on is the ideal frame size as I cant seem to find much info on the net regarding frame sizes from Cannondale. My height is 5'9" with an inside leg of 30", I was thinking the medium would be a suitbale choice but was wondering if anyone could offer any advice please?

 

[Badboy]

The badboy is loose

Hi All

Im very new to cycling having only ever used bicycles when I was younger, as the years pass me by and my job means I spend most of my time sat on my backside (graphic design) I am developing an ample midriff which im keen to lose.

I have setabout doing this today and have provisionaly set up a purchase of a Cannondale Badboy 2009 Disk. I'm not 100% sure on is the ideal frame size as I cant seem to find much info on the net regarding frame sizes from Cannondale. My height is 5'9" with an inside leg of 30", I was thinking the medium would be a suitbale choice but was wondering if anyone could offer any advice please?

 

[Coco]

You're probably best to try to find one and have a ride on it. You're likely to be on the cusp of the sizes. I'm the same height and this was the case for me.

 

[Coco]

You're probably best to try to find one and have a ride on it. You're likely to be on the cusp of the sizes. I'm the same height and this was the case for me.

 

[Tollers]

Sounds about right. I am about your height (optimistically) and have a small, which is too small.

 

[Tollers]

Sounds about right. I am about your height (optimistically) and have a small, which is too small.

 

[Badboy]

Cheers chaps, should have said... I did take a walk to my local bike shop today in the snow to take a look at one and the frame size they had in was 17", it seemed a touch too small but as I couldnt ride it, it was hard to tell. I have provisionally pulled the trigger on the medium so will wait and see. Really excited though as the overall quality of the bike seemed superb and it was so light

 

[Badboy]

Cheers chaps, should have said... I did take a walk to my local bike shop today in the snow to take a look at one and the frame size they had in was 17", it seemed a touch too small but as I couldnt ride it, it was hard to tell. I have provisionally pulled the trigger on the medium so will wait and see. Really excited though as the overall quality of the bike seemed superb and it was so light

 

[2Loose]

Cannondale Bad boy Medium has a 17" seat tube, which is the same as my Giant mtb.
I am also 5' 9" 30" and sat in the middle between 17" and 19" frame (Medium and Large in Cannondale speak!).
I think you would fit either, with less or more seat post showing - mine is up as far as it can go. But I would suggest going for the large if it is primarily for road use - your crotch will still easily clear the crossbar.

 

[2Loose]

Cannondale Bad boy Medium has a 17" seat tube, which is the same as my Giant mtb.
I am also 5' 9" 30" and sat in the middle between 17" and 19" frame (Medium and Large in Cannondale speak!).
I think you would fit either, with less or more seat post showing - mine is up as far as it can go. But I would suggest going for the large if it is primarily for road use - your crotch will still easily clear the crossbar.

 

[accountantpete]

You have to google Geometry in relation to the bike. I couldn't find 2009 but here's the 2008 http://gb.cannondale.com/bikes/08/ce/model-8BR8.html

At 5' 9" you are borderline between M & L normally.

 

[accountantpete]

You have to google Geometry in relation to the bike. I couldn't find 2009 but here's the 2008 http://gb.cannondale.com/bikes/08/ce/model-8BR8.html

At 5' 9" you are borderline between M & L normally.

 

[Badboy]

Ahhhh, cheers 2loose! If it comes and seems too small then it will have to go back for the larger frame but based on what youve said it might be ok.

 

[Badboy]

Ahhhh, cheers 2loose! If it comes and seems too small then it will have to go back for the larger frame but based on what youve said it might be ok.

 

[Badboy]

Again cheers guys, I feel a little better about my decision and cant wait for the snow to clear and the bike to arrive now.