borgward
Finally riding a big boys bike
Yeah, standing on the ground I have to part my boys around the bar. Is the frame 24 or 25"? I've heard it described either way. I have a 32" inseam. Saw a pretty red Varsity at a junk shop in Giddings Texas Monday. Tallest frame on it too. Saw a really nice red Raliegh in Dripping Springs Texas. $20. Tall frame like my bike. Just can't get a break.
You mentioned tall being causing a longer reach. I suspected as much. Actually the reach feels OK for me. I had the use of a short framed Varsity for a few weeks one time. Seemed like shorter wheel base = less straight line stability. Back then I had a Mercier w/ taller frame. I could coast down the road standing up one foot on the saddle and one on the handlebar. Those days are long gone.
You mentioned tall being causing a longer reach. I suspected as much. Actually the reach feels OK for me. I had the use of a short framed Varsity for a few weeks one time. Seemed like shorter wheel base = less straight line stability. Back then I had a Mercier w/ taller frame. I could coast down the road standing up one foot on the saddle and one on the handlebar. Those days are long gone.
