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John Rees
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Often, when I see older road bikes from the late 70's and early 80's on sale, they are often massive
frames. I'm talking 60 - 61cm territory. These bikes usually have the seat as far down as it will go
and sometimes a stem that could be not be shorter.
So were cyclist from this era taller than us? Is Eddie Mercxx as tall (or taller) than is son, who
rides some pretty large frames himself (Mercxx, of course - at least last year)
Or was there some kind of fad for a while to ride oversized bikes. Or maybe, people who own these
vintage bikes that actually FIT them are simply not SELLING them?
Enquiring minds wish to know
From: John B. Rees [email protected] http://www.jrees.net/
frames. I'm talking 60 - 61cm territory. These bikes usually have the seat as far down as it will go
and sometimes a stem that could be not be shorter.
So were cyclist from this era taller than us? Is Eddie Mercxx as tall (or taller) than is son, who
rides some pretty large frames himself (Mercxx, of course - at least last year)
Or was there some kind of fad for a while to ride oversized bikes. Or maybe, people who own these
vintage bikes that actually FIT them are simply not SELLING them?
Enquiring minds wish to know
From: John B. Rees [email protected] http://www.jrees.net/