A good idea or a problem child?

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Eleri
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Postby Eleri » 13 Apr 2012, 22:05

I'm strangely attracted to this bike although, despite its 650 wheels, I think it's too big for me.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 500wt_1310

The chain tensioner might be a further problem.

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Toff
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Postby Toff » 14 Apr 2012, 01:00

I've never been a fan of Softrides. They were only ever used by the freakiest of triathletes, back in the day. One of the problems you face is that if you have a big meal, your seat height changes, since your weight is different. It's hard to adjust your position when riding too, since the bike seat rises when you do, so you never really completely get off the saddle.

Chain tensioner shouldn't be a problem. They're great. If you do buy it, I'll take that Cinelli Sesamo stem when you realise it's too long for you. :wink:

timyone
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Postby timyone » 14 Apr 2012, 08:56

I like the idea of it

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mikesbytes
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Postby mikesbytes » 14 Apr 2012, 10:25

Personally I would of posted that in the humour thread

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tedrobin
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Postby tedrobin » 22 Apr 2012, 08:17

Hope you bought it Eleri. At $309 it would have been worth it for parts alone: surely you could use some 650 Deep V wheels etc.?


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