Well, the Deal is Done...
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punkypossum
Donut Devil
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PANIC OVER!!!
Went back, had different shop assistant and a lot of help from some poor other guy that was trying to buy a bike, but instead ended up cycling up and down the road next to me for ages.
Tried the 56 again, was actually bigger than I remembered it during my anxiety attacks, then rode the 58, which actually felt quite comfortable - bit like a long cushy sofa, but I think that was mainly because the handlebars ended up at the same height with the saddle. It failed the "obscured hub" test tho and was admittedly too long, would have needed a shorter stem already, and the stock one is only 100.
So, hopped back on the 56, definitely think it's the right size now, just not used to having my handlebars lower than my bum, but it's all in proportion, the stem is the right length etc. So I stuck with the original 56 after all...., just hope it won't take too long to get used to the position and the 100 mm stem gives me plenty of options if I want to go longer...
Glad I went tho, feel much more reassured and won't have to spend all week stressing.
So, no further reassurance needed (but thanks again for trying), now you can all just go back to telling me how lovely my new bike is!!!! All compliments highly welcome!!!!
Went back, had different shop assistant and a lot of help from some poor other guy that was trying to buy a bike, but instead ended up cycling up and down the road next to me for ages.
Tried the 56 again, was actually bigger than I remembered it during my anxiety attacks, then rode the 58, which actually felt quite comfortable - bit like a long cushy sofa, but I think that was mainly because the handlebars ended up at the same height with the saddle. It failed the "obscured hub" test tho and was admittedly too long, would have needed a shorter stem already, and the stock one is only 100.
So, hopped back on the 56, definitely think it's the right size now, just not used to having my handlebars lower than my bum, but it's all in proportion, the stem is the right length etc. So I stuck with the original 56 after all...., just hope it won't take too long to get used to the position and the 100 mm stem gives me plenty of options if I want to go longer...
Glad I went tho, feel much more reassured and won't have to spend all week stressing.
So, no further reassurance needed (but thanks again for trying), now you can all just go back to telling me how lovely my new bike is!!!! All compliments highly welcome!!!!
Sittingduck
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1. Your new bike looks lush
2. You think too much
Maybe that's not such a bad thing though. Glad you're happy!
Happy riding...
SD
2. You think too much
Maybe that's not such a bad thing though. Glad you're happy!
Happy riding...
SD
roadiewill
New Member
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Sounds exactly what I felt between the 56 and 58 tarmac.
The 58 I could have ridden, but I felt stretched and it failed THE hub test - showing it was too long.
The 56 however passed the test and so bought it. I may get a longer stem as the supplied one is only 110, so maybe a 120 or 130.
The 58 I could have ridden, but I felt stretched and it failed THE hub test - showing it was too long.
The 56 however passed the test and so bought it. I may get a longer stem as the supplied one is only 110, so maybe a 120 or 130.
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punkypossum
Donut Devil
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ColinJ said:PS I'll organise another CC forum ride round the Forest of Bowland in the summer and it would be great if you would come along and show it off to us!
Hehe...would love to, need to learn how to ride it properly first - at the moment even changing gears feels like a complex task, and for some reason I keep trying to brake where there are no brakes - not fit for the public yet!!!! Also, still don't quite believe it will get me up hills....
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Smart looking bike - yup the 'can't see hub is a good one' - mine are like that just about.... (23 years riding)..
Top tube length is the thing now.....these compacts confuse me..but sound's right. If you need to go 'flatter' then get a longer stem......easy !
Top tube length is the thing now.....these compacts confuse me..but sound's right. If you need to go 'flatter' then get a longer stem......easy !
ed_o_brain
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Hey PP,
Good luck with the new bikes.
Sounds like you have been out around Manchester trying them out! I've recently had the same experience with my partner. She is rather keen on the Synapse Feminine but is at the other end of the spectrum to you, height-wise.
In the end we didn't find anything within budget that would take mudguards. The Cannondale was too expensive, however I still think it looked to be good value. I've a Cannondale MTB (Series 2.8, precursor to CAAD3), on old one, and have to say it's jolly light and the power transfer to the rear end is excellent yet it rides quite nicely and doesn't have the 'dead' feel that some aluminum bikes have.
Good luck with the new bikes.
Sounds like you have been out around Manchester trying them out! I've recently had the same experience with my partner. She is rather keen on the Synapse Feminine but is at the other end of the spectrum to you, height-wise.
In the end we didn't find anything within budget that would take mudguards. The Cannondale was too expensive, however I still think it looked to be good value. I've a Cannondale MTB (Series 2.8, precursor to CAAD3), on old one, and have to say it's jolly light and the power transfer to the rear end is excellent yet it rides quite nicely and doesn't have the 'dead' feel that some aluminum bikes have.
