Hello,
Sr. Citizen contemplating taking up lite biking again.
Considering a Marin Redwood, or one of the Specialized Bike brands
Hybrids. About an even split between riding on asphalt and light dirt/gravel.
I realize that ultimately it's how the bike feels and rides for you, but a 10 minute test drive really doesn't do it for a good evaluation.
Also, that I'm not smart enough to really judge the right size for me very accurately. Have ridden 17" thru 20" sizes that "seem" comfortable.
Also, the Specialized brand, they tell me, only comes in small, medium, large, and X-Large. I tried a Large, and it seemed pretty good.
The impression I get from the Salesmen in the stores is that they really want to get rid of the size(s) they happen to have in stock.
Also, none of them really seem all that knowledgeable re sizing.
So, a very basic, generic, question, please:
I'm 5'11" and weigh 170.
What would be the right frame size for me, "most likely" ?
(should I also be asking about tire size ?)
BTW: All the seats seemed horrible, probably to a large extent, that I'm not used to them. Is there any agreement on which brand/model seat is the most comfortable for a true recreational rider.
Maybe I could get them to swap it out.
Thanks,
Bob
Sr. Citizen contemplating taking up lite biking again.
Considering a Marin Redwood, or one of the Specialized Bike brands
Hybrids. About an even split between riding on asphalt and light dirt/gravel.
I realize that ultimately it's how the bike feels and rides for you, but a 10 minute test drive really doesn't do it for a good evaluation.
Also, that I'm not smart enough to really judge the right size for me very accurately. Have ridden 17" thru 20" sizes that "seem" comfortable.
Also, the Specialized brand, they tell me, only comes in small, medium, large, and X-Large. I tried a Large, and it seemed pretty good.
The impression I get from the Salesmen in the stores is that they really want to get rid of the size(s) they happen to have in stock.
Also, none of them really seem all that knowledgeable re sizing.
So, a very basic, generic, question, please:
I'm 5'11" and weigh 170.
What would be the right frame size for me, "most likely" ?
(should I also be asking about tire size ?)
BTW: All the seats seemed horrible, probably to a large extent, that I'm not used to them. Is there any agreement on which brand/model seat is the most comfortable for a true recreational rider.
Maybe I could get them to swap it out.
Thanks,
Bob