Posts by xpc316e

Hi John,   I'd guess that at 6'4" a 57cm frame would probably prove too small for you.  I recommend Steve Hogg's bikefitting site  http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/  it dispels some of the myths and...

If the Australian hazard perception test is anything like the one iin the UK, it will be rubbish.  Hazard perception is extremely important, but the test in the UK involves only clicking a mouse every time a hazard appears during...

I am just over 6'00" and tip the scales at around 260lbs.  I am at my most comfortable wearing padded lycra shorts, particularly bibs as they have no waistband - if you have no waist, you don't need shorts with a waistband...

I rode a Brompton before I bought a Dahon Jetstream P8.  The Brompton folds extremely well, and would be the choice if I were carrying it on trains etc., but I was very disappointed by the ride.  For me, it was twitchy,...

Quote: Originally Posted by theBreadSultan  Oh yes - a very good post.   One thing i find funny about people buying all the kit is when it comes to cycling, a better bike can give you an advantage -...

Well Alienator, you know what they say - 'there's none so blind as him who will not see'. You may not be sufficiently attuned to your machine as to be aware of what you deem to be small effects on performance, but that does not...

Quote: Originally Posted by alienator Total BS. It's been shown that the effect on bike acceleration on lighter wheels is small. Proof. Your advice is about the worst a person could give. Having looked at your link to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by alienator Total BS. It's been shown that the effect on bike acceleration on lighter wheels is small. Proof. Your advice is about the worst a person could give. That's just so pleasant of you to...

Carbon rims are going to kill you for sure. I recommend that you do not sell them - give them away immediately to me and I will look after them for you. I am so concerned for your personal safety that I am even offering to pay for the...

I weigh 260 lbs and recently bought a bike with an aluminium frame, carbon forks and carbon seat stays. I love the way it rides; it is as comfortable as my Dahon folder with front & rear suspension. The bike is stable, but alive in...