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Fiddy... keep your hands ON the nurses... ;)

:)

Not easy to get an image from a flash page. :(

Too bad, but I think it might not suit very heavy "mashers" like me. I like the idea, but it does stipulate that it is not suggested for tandems or pedalcabs. I believe this would be due to load of weight, and amount of torque applied.

So for the super-spinny crowd, it might be manna from heaven. Shame. :(

Get well soon mate. But here's some good news.............

If the nose isn't good, you'll be pleased to know that I'm a qualified tree surgeon.

Hurry up and get back to normal, most everybody wants to buy you a pint.

606, I'm not homophobic. I am more complex than my dismissive retort suggests. I have few "best friends", but one of them is gay, and we have been as close as brothers for more than 30 years. AND he has invited me to his totally gay birthday party, to which I gladly went. I was also proud to meet with him and friends on Old Compton Street, and spend many hours drinking there.

You may have wanted to be on the right track, but you aren't. Not a bit.

I thought that 4candle's self-proclaimed "hate" of a guy that is a real winner (even if controversial) was hard to defend. My suggesting that he might like to ride his bike with his saddle off, is meant to wind him up. Not you. Chill pills are on sale at Tesco. Get a bargain.

As trolls go, I think 4candles is a beaut.

But where did that moniker come from? Was it really a Two Ronnies' sketch, or maybe a pub question on Old Compton Street, where he won, by actually showing that he could fit 4 candles up inside himself?

I've never liked Lance Armstrong much. Whatever my reasons, I won't go into them. But I won't be having a go at a bloke for overcoming cancer and winning races.

But its a free country, and I think 4candlesupinsidehimself has every right to say what he pleases.

Roxy +1

I'd second that for Kiwi. Good place, run by good folks.

What's wrong with British? Only one recommendation for a UK frame manufacturer? Colnago, Bianchi are all well and good, but are they really better than what the UK can offer? Here's a link to a list of Brit bike builders. From race-ready Dolan's to lo-pro from Arthur Caygill, or if you want to really stand out from the crowd......there is the find-it-nowhere-else Flying Gate by T.J.Cycles (which has history back to the Baines of 1937). Look here: http://www.londonfgss.com/thread6377.html

Good first post, some useful info.

Welcome **Smallfurry **by the way.

Dammit, a 48cm frame would be fine for you, but only if you** NEVER TURN LEFT or RIGHT**. Your knees would extend past your stem! So, no, its not the size I would recommend for you. But if you only ride in a straight line, then its perfect.

F*cking bad news. Get well soon Corny.

Gorgeous Phil's, Exquisite Royce's, or the Brilliant Hatta's?

Me, biased? Never.

Updated.

Giant have a slightly odd sizing. Maybe a 54cm would suit you. Mine is a 52cm and I'm 5'8"-5'9", and its a good fit. Standing next to it, looks way too small. When I bought it, I asked for a 52cm, and when the guy brought it out, he said, "thats too small", but I got on it, and it was perfect, if not a slight reach, to be honest.

If your cycle bag is waterprooof, why not put your trousers of choice in the bag, and cycle to work in shorts, or 3/4s, or whatever. Heavily vaseline the exposed parts of your legs, and have a wipe down when you get to work.

Thats my million Zim dollars, or my 2 pence.

Weights and photos added, and also alphabeticized*. *

Crank Brothers Egg Beater 4Ti ...........wins the Anorexic of the Month blue-ribbon. :)

Ok - just test ridden a 56 Langster and its a good fit. Looking at the cheap Giant Lowry (http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/page/114/Bowery) as its so cheap its impossible to ignore, will the Large (55.5) be a similar size? Sorry for numpty questions, I'm not sure on road bike geometry etc.
Yes. Similiar.

think he's looking for a company to use, not one to work for......guess where Bingolo works?!

Thanks for the correction. I'm clearly not with it today. :)

Shit. Heartbreaking stuff.

Makes me wonder whether we can set up a fund that acts like insurance... I doubt it, but I wish we could.

Why not? Depending on the circumstances, I know I would cough up a cuple of quid.

Maybe Buffalo Bill might have the best answer? But I'm only replying, as a bicyle messenger just delivered to us, and we had a chat about the state of play in the "pushie" industry. Its not good.

He told me that the flat rate now in London at his company, is £2.25 per job. Whereas, a decade and a half ago, it was £2.75 from one postcode to the next, and extra beyond. Now he's being paid the same for a SW1->W1 job, as a W6-Canary Wharf.

Thats taking the piss. How are pushies expected to make a living?

I hope you find a much better company than the one you're in now, and miles better than the one I've just described.

rik, you did mate, but I deleted that entry when I realised the link was erroneously to the small flange ones. My efforts to find NEW DuraAce Large Flange was not successful. I only could find near-new. If you can find where they are sold in the UK, and brand new, I'll add the link. That was my bad.

All the big chainstore bike shops have a range of fixed or singlespeed bikes. But phone around and see whats available. I'd say a 55cm or 56cm frame might suit you. But you still need to try it. Lots of guys and a few gals on here are 5'11", and they can tell you their bike sizes. Expect a few comedy answers, as thats how it works. :)

Hi chi11i and welcome to the forum. You can try out some by calling ahead and trying to book a test ride with some various Cycle Shops. Or, come to one of the various drinks that we have in London, and chat to the chaps and chapettes.

As for the Bianchi Pista, I'm sure that would be perfect for the job. Its a good time to buy, as there sales now all over the place. If you have nothing against aluminum frames, then there's a bargain to be had in the Giant Bowery (£225!) http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/product/3277/GIANT_BOWERY_SINGLE_SPEED_CLEARANCE_RRP_350_SAVE_125_NOW_22500. As a back up bike (my main), its stiff and fast. Only the bottom bracket needs a good lubeing on its first (free) shop tune-up, and it should be very good after that.

*fred: they need servicing every 1000 years. between that just a few drops of oil and a wipe with a rag.*

And the gear changer.......if it gets a whack?

It does stand out from the hub axle, so could get knocked hard against something?