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Post by Phil on Sept 30, 2013 16:48:23 GMT
turns out 54 cm is too big for me. im 5 foot 6. or 167 cm. would a size 51 cm fit me better? thanks cbrdeano ill email them straight away. I'm 5ft 6.5ish and ride a 54. I've no trouble with the size of the frame and am in the process (yes I know I've been saying it for ages) of getting a slightly shorter stem (90mm) to reduce the reach slightly. Best thing is to go to a store if you can and try one.
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Post by zoltansocrates on Sept 30, 2013 16:55:52 GMT
id look at other bikes tbh, if you have to get a 51 you get 650cc wheels and thats too much hassle IMO
as @eggandham said though, dont discount the t3a just because some people reckon a carbon fork is better no matter what, it isnt
the microshift components are better than those on the t3 IMO, so what that they arent known here in the uk that well - people judging before trying aont advice to be taking, the carbon fork is on a 300 quid bike, what level of carbon are you expecting? the steel fork will be just as light and the road buzz killed by the rake in the fork and it looks better
if you want a bike with carbon on it why not buy a budget bike and stick some carbon stickers on it or get it carbon wrapped
if you want a bike to go cycling with, the 3a is just as good as the 3
wow, not done that for a while, maybe even a fortnight ill always jump to the defence of the oft discounted but excellent t3a
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Post by william39 on Sept 30, 2013 18:49:54 GMT
Another vote for the 3A here, have had it a month a love it so far. The shifters work well from the hoods and the drops and no thumb levers like on the T3.
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Post by psyclepath on Oct 1, 2013 13:16:00 GMT
I had mine posted from the Store for Β£15, but they may not agree to it (I had a couple of "issues" with the packaging too shall we say?) Don't dismiss the White T3, though you could check out Wiggle, they have some nice bikes in the Β£400-Β£500 range now, such as this www.wiggle.co.uk/mekk-pinerolo-al-zr-2013/ at Β£422 The new claris shifters, carbon forks, decent brand too. R500 wheels.
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Post by mattl22 on Oct 1, 2013 19:13:57 GMT
turns out 54 cm is too big for me. im 5 foot 6. or 167 cm. would a size 51 cm fit me better? thanks cbrdeano ill email them straight away. I'm 5ft 6.5ish and ride a 54. I've no trouble with the size of the frame and am in the process (yes I know I've been saying it for ages) of getting a slightly shorter stem (90mm) to reduce the reach slightly. Best thing is to go to a store if you can and try one. Something along these lines is what you need, maybe even flip it too... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEDA-EL-Oversize-31-8mm-Road-Handlebar-Stem-90mm-Black-/131006709471
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Post by stevo on Oct 2, 2013 12:02:10 GMT
zoltansocrates, he of the red T3 hating brigade! ;-)
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