Correct fit is a must for me.
56-57 cm for track and road bikes. 57-59 cm for touring bikes.
59 is getting quite large but I love that bike. A Jim Redcay Touring Dreadnaught with a 42" wheelbase!
Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ
> Some responses I have received and have seen on this forum brings me to
> this question. How many of you would buy a bike that is historical /
> collectible if it is not your size. I am just curious because my answer
> would be yes I would. In fact I have done it several times. Now I do have
> a basic rule that I ride everything I buy/own even if it is not my size
> but size alone does not disqualify my desire to purchase. Just interested
> in each of your self imposed rules. I ride just about everything from a 56
> inch hi wheel Rudge to a unicycle and even my bladed Ice Bike. The bikes
> that are my size will get more time in the saddle and miles but again if
> it is rideable I am on and away.
>
> Ray Homiski
> Elizabeth, NJ