It's a nice commuter bike cpf! Check out the commuter bike I built up at vedranre. I was going to post the video here but already used it as a response elsewhere...
@4ZZZASSS This particular frame was a 60cm, it's the largest that nashbar makes. I'm not sure what the standover is, I don't pay much attention to standover when fitting myself to a bike, I think it's a pretty useless measurement.
I'm 6'3" with fairly long legs. IF they made this frame in a 62 I would have bought that. This bike got stolen and I replaced it with nashbars STEEL touring bike and I bought that in a 64cm size. IT's a bit on the big size for me, top tube is too long.
@centralparkfitness I do not agree. Standover is not usless measurment. It's main one. Proportions of frames can be different. You can have a frame that fit for you in lenght, but such tall (standover) that you just hang on a frame and dont reach to the ground with your toes. As a rule, at first choose right right standover, only then lenght...
The question on standover still without the answer. It is a pity :)
@centralparkfitness I still disagree with you and I will cite the example of Compact geometry frames, standover height on one of them is completely irrelevant. now for some people riding a std geometry frame, it may be important based on their body structure, but I still stand by my original statement which was that FOR ME, standover height is pretty useless
@george32381 its a complete custom build mostly with stuff from NASHBAR,COM i highly recommend them. The frame is their aluminum touring frame and the fork is their carbon fiber Cyclocross fork which has disc brake tabs which was a key element that I wanted.
how long is your commute in miles? I ride about 12.5 miles one way and it takes me about an hour and ten minutes since I've switched to a new wheelset and 1.5 Performance road tires.
@ussprinceton2004 my commutes vary but often times they are only a few miles in length. I live in Manhattan which is only 13 miles end to end and 2 miles wide but the real value is in being able to slip through traffic so easily. trips across town that would take 30 minutes by cab due to traffic and 45 mins to an hour by train due to slow trains, transferring, etc take about 15-20 minutes by bike
@canyoneagle i didn't install it, bike shop did and I never really noticed it until shooting this and never bothered to fix it. there may be some brake clearance issues but I'm sure there is a way to get it right.
@BuffaloBrent I love it, I've been riding on it now for a few months and no complaints. I read some reviews that said the paint quality wasn't that good but I disagree. considering i sling a massive kryptonite chain onto it several times a day, the paint is in great shape. I'm very impressed with how the bike handles when I have the panniers loaded up as well, very smooth and comfortable ride.
Thanks for your question. The frame is generic touring frame sold by nashbar.com. its only $99 and is essentially the same as any big name manf aluminum frame that you would see for a lot more. They also have frames with road, cyclocross, and mtb geometries for the same price.
You have inspired me! I am going to bike one day a week 3 miles each way!
badmts 1 week ago
It's a nice commuter bike cpf! Check out the commuter bike I built up at vedranre. I was going to post the video here but already used it as a response elsewhere...
vedranre 2 months ago in playlist Liked videos
Hello!
What size of frame do you have and how heights a standover??
4ZZZASSS 3 months ago
@4ZZZASSS This particular frame was a 60cm, it's the largest that nashbar makes. I'm not sure what the standover is, I don't pay much attention to standover when fitting myself to a bike, I think it's a pretty useless measurement.
I'm 6'3" with fairly long legs. IF they made this frame in a 62 I would have bought that. This bike got stolen and I replaced it with nashbars STEEL touring bike and I bought that in a 64cm size. IT's a bit on the big size for me, top tube is too long.
centralparkfitness 3 months ago
@centralparkfitness I do not agree. Standover is not usless measurment. It's main one. Proportions of frames can be different. You can have a frame that fit for you in lenght, but such tall (standover) that you just hang on a frame and dont reach to the ground with your toes. As a rule, at first choose right right standover, only then lenght...
The question on standover still without the answer. It is a pity :)
4ZZZASSS 2 months ago
@centralparkfitness I still disagree with you and I will cite the example of Compact geometry frames, standover height on one of them is completely irrelevant. now for some people riding a std geometry frame, it may be important based on their body structure, but I still stand by my original statement which was that FOR ME, standover height is pretty useless
centralparkfitness 2 months ago
@centralparkfitness Yes, you are right. I'm wrong, I'm total wrong. :)
But can you tell me standover of your frame anyway? :)
4ZZZASSS 2 months ago
what kind of bike is this?
george32381 4 months ago
@george32381 its a complete custom build mostly with stuff from NASHBAR,COM i highly recommend them. The frame is their aluminum touring frame and the fork is their carbon fiber Cyclocross fork which has disc brake tabs which was a key element that I wanted.
centralparkfitness 4 months ago
What kind of bar ends do you have? Looking for some for my sirrus sport
ARIN4UK 4 months ago
@ARIN4UK just some cheap profile design bar ends that my lbs had in stock, nothing special $15
centralparkfitness 4 months ago
how long is your commute in miles? I ride about 12.5 miles one way and it takes me about an hour and ten minutes since I've switched to a new wheelset and 1.5 Performance road tires.
ussprinceton2004 4 months ago
@ussprinceton2004 my commutes vary but often times they are only a few miles in length. I live in Manhattan which is only 13 miles end to end and 2 miles wide but the real value is in being able to slip through traffic so easily. trips across town that would take 30 minutes by cab due to traffic and 45 mins to an hour by train due to slow trains, transferring, etc take about 15-20 minutes by bike
centralparkfitness 4 months ago
67 "meters"? Really? Not even 67 cm from center of crank to top of seat tube.
Sundance8989 5 months ago
@Sundance8989 60 CENTI meters apologies, sometimes my boston accent comes out
centralparkfitness 4 months ago
Disc on the front v on the back... Interesting. I would probably have done disc back v front.
rsisawesome80 6 months ago
@rsisawesome80 Why? You do realize 80% of your braking takes place on the front wheel right?
centralparkfitness 6 months ago
@rsisawesome80 he is right ,front is most important and if you lock up the rear it tends to come around on you
badmts 1 week ago
Is your rear rack tilted back for heel clearance issues? If not, level it up ;)
canyoneagle 7 months ago
@canyoneagle i didn't install it, bike shop did and I never really noticed it until shooting this and never bothered to fix it. there may be some brake clearance issues but I'm sure there is a way to get it right.
centralparkfitness 7 months ago
How do you like the frame? I just bought the same one. For the price, you just can't beat the features.
BuffaloBrent 9 months ago
@BuffaloBrent I love it, I've been riding on it now for a few months and no complaints. I read some reviews that said the paint quality wasn't that good but I disagree. considering i sling a massive kryptonite chain onto it several times a day, the paint is in great shape. I'm very impressed with how the bike handles when I have the panniers loaded up as well, very smooth and comfortable ride.
centralparkfitness 9 months ago
Thanks for your question. The frame is generic touring frame sold by nashbar.com. its only $99 and is essentially the same as any big name manf aluminum frame that you would see for a lot more. They also have frames with road, cyclocross, and mtb geometries for the same price.
centralparkfitness 10 months ago
what's the brand?
SuperHuynher 10 months ago