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VicVillage Guy
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Posted 2 years ago # -
Tigertree
771 N. High St.
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Email this guy: rhaley@columbus.rr.com his name is Rick. Tell him Josh from Tigertree sent you. He lives in UA, has a ton of great deals and get get you on something in any budget. He's a really cool guy, really knowledgeable and just fixes up bikes as a hobby because he's passionate about it. He'll take care of you.
Posted 2 years ago # -
artbomb112
The Heights
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I have one for sale. A blue Schwinn.
Posted 2 years ago # -
VicVillage Guy
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I appreciate the help Josh.
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VicVillage Guy
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I am about 5'9" or 5'10" on a good day. What size bike would I need. Would a 26' work well for me?
Posted 2 years ago # -
GW_Justice
Grandview Hts.
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On a road bike you can go with a 26 or 27 wheel size, it depends on the geometry of the frame. I have 27 wheels on my road bike, and at 5'8" I'm OK but just on the edge of being too short.
So you will need to test any 27" bike. Should be good.
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lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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Size wise, just adjust the seat and you should have a slight bend in the leg. knee when the pedal is in the fully down position. Also you want a few inches between the top tube (horizontal) and whatever you consider special when your feet are flat on the ground. and you are straddling the bike. 26", 27"and 700c are just wheel sizes. Advantages to all (especially if you plan to ride in winter, may want to check out a decent hard tail mountain bike)
Third Hand is good. A lot of old mountain bikes, walmart specials and some decent 70s-80s 27" wheel bike boom era bikes. Handy Bikes and Once Ridden are also shops to check out.
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