Difference between a 51 and 54 r3 frame is quite marginal... ie, can be made up with stem change, as long as standover is close enough.

See here: (http://www.evanscycles.com/product_d...etry-chart.pdf

Size
Wheel Size
Head Tube Angle
BB Drop
Top Tube
Head Tube Length
Front Center
Rear Center
Stand Over Height
Stack
Reach

51 700c 73° 68 532 120 558 399 729 522 370
54 700c 73° 68 546 140 573 399 746 541 380

double post

You're a great salesman! but I promised myself that i will not buy a new bike until i'm in the next income tax bracket :P

and plus, 105's and a 18/19lb bike is more than enough for me. i dont foresee any performance benefit for myself from a lighter bike, or a fancier groupset at this point

Nonsense.

You need this! :D

you probably would feel the difference on a 16/17pd bike though with with your riding style/history :badpokerface:

bike is sub 15 lbs. probably closer to 14 lbs.

:notbad:
literally my face after reading that. i stand corrected and then some.

just went for a ride to sfu

Bike Ride Profile | sfu ride near Port Coquitlam | Times and Records | Strava

lots of improvement needed before the fondo. :okay:

Did you end up booking a hotel room? If you want something slightly cheaper, and/or don't mind staying in someone's home, then you can try AirBNB.com.
There's this little cottage that I would have picked myself if not for the lady friend booking a place for us.
https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/560286

And don't burn yourself out before the Fondo, I'm sure you'll be fine!

im still checking around hotwire and priceline

but thanks for the headsup about riding and accommodation!

I'm looking to sell my Vitus 979 vintage road bike. All original Shimano 600 complete groupset. Pristine mint condition. Dream to ride. Previously tuned up by Guywires (local vitus specialists) and also Rob from La Bicicletta.

55cm center to center seat tube.

80cm standover height.

Suited for a lightweight rider.

Email me if you're interested in more info.

Link to Photo Album

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/...psd6030b42.jpg

Can you spot the missing part?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2...809_162150.jpg

Mike and I are planning a light afternoon ride tomorrow at around 2 pm, meeting at PMS. Anyone interested in joining us?

Agreed! New bike ftw

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...42370936_n.jpg

went downhill at sfu with a buddy

Where's the chain!?
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A SRAM XX1 groupset? :troll:

Looks like you snapped your rear derailleur hanger off? Thus now you're missing your rear derailleur and chain. But no, I know the part you're missing..if you look really closely, you're missing the valve cap on your presta valve. :fullofwin:

Yup. Killed the derailleur hanger and had to break the chain and coast down the mountain... basically 5 min from the top. Still able to ride A-line as a coaster!!

And valve caps are unnecessary weight. :grinno:

Sorry to hear that, but hey, mountain bikes are meant to take a beating! I'm sure you'll be back up there again soon.

On another note, anyone looking for a nice road frame? I've got a 2011 Scott Addict R2 (size 56) FRAME/FORK for sale. Looks like this: http://pics.ricardostatic.ch/2_69437...-2011-neuf.jpg
That's not my bike, but to give you an idea what the frame looks like and what the bike looks like built up. Used, but in good condition still. Read the reviews, it's a killer bike! Got to thin down the collection again. =(

:fuuuuu: :yuno: 52cm!? :okay:

Scott frames are the BOMB.

Yeah, wrong size for me. :( Scott frames are awesome! I tried out a CR1 at Dizzy Cycles and had to get off quick otherwise I would have wanted it too much.

Does anyone run tubeless road tires? Any recommendations? I've got a project in mind...

i've see many good reviews of addict frames. too bad its not my size

It's now posted on flea-bay anyways.

Cannondale Caad 8 - 58cm - Pinkbike :considered:
Hopefully going to go check out the jamis ventura sport @ sportchek in the morning. Definitely not in a rush to find a road bike though :okay: