What Frame

[kayaker]

Am looking to get an old rcaing bike/frame or a sit up and beg type bike as a run around as a rough guide what frame size should i look for:

Stand over height http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_C1XrRVl3W8k/TI-6KI6SUkI/AAAAAAAAKro/9iUsm_PrSbE/s1600/PBH.jpg is 29" and height is 5'7.

My current bike giant tcx3 small frame (53cm).

Cheers

 

[PpPete]

Older bikes are usually measured in inches rather than cm and are typically designed to be ridden with less seat post showing
I'd guess around a 21" frame, or smaller if you can find a good one....but they are rare.

 

[biggs682]

i would try an older 21" or 22" sized frame as a starting point and go from there .

where are you based if near to me in nn8 always got a couple of older style bikes you are welcome to try for size

 

[kayaker]

Ok thanks will investigate some old 21" frames.
Thanks

 

[festival]

Someone of your size would have more chance of finding an atb frame that fits properly.
21" of any type of frame is could too big for you, it might be a run around but might as well get it right.
An atb frame with ridged forks, narrow,semi slick tyres, etc would be ideal.