Hugh - I was also going to offer a test ride on my Bleriot....but my saddle height is 70 cm, though I'm just 5'3" (maybe, I've been shrinking in height in my 60's). The Bleriot is a 53 cm model. However, I can say this: I never had a test ride on the Bleriot before I ordered it. And it's a wonderful bike. We can always lower the seat for a test ride. I live in Arlington.
I am sensitive to 'reach' on a bike, I've got long legs and short arms (typical of women). I have the Bleriot set up as close as possible to my ideal position. It does have drop bars, but she could get a feel for the 650B ride.
Joan
(The Betty Foy would be a better commuter, the Bleriot and I happily commuted for several years until I retired.)
On 08/16/11, Hugh Rope<hughr...@gmail.com> wrote:I am sensitive to 'reach' on a bike, I've got long legs and short arms (typical of women). I have the Bleriot set up as close as possible to my ideal position. It does have drop bars, but she could get a feel for the 650B ride.
Joan
(The Betty Foy would be a better commuter, the Bleriot and I happily commuted for several years until I retired.)
Dear Rivendell Owners' Bunch,
I'm writing to ask for your help. We've *almost* decided to get a 52
cm Betty Foy for my wife.
She's 5'4" and rides with a a saddle height just a smidge below 25".
She's currently commuting on a full-suspension Canndondale w/ road
slicks, and she's *almost* convinced that a lovely steel mixte with
fenders & upright bars would be a better commuter (and a source of
joy, what with the pretty hearts in the lugs...).
But here's the thing: She's concerned about ordering a bike that she's
never seen or ridden. Emphasis on the ridden, I think.
We live in Kensington, Maryland, which is just outside the Capital
Beltway, next to Bethesda.
My question is, might there by a proud Betty Foy owner or "Rivendell
ambassador" somewhere in the greater DC/Baltimore area, who might let
my wife check out (take just the quickest of spins on) such a bike?
Please forgive my presumption. And thank you sincerely, in advance,
for any help.
Thanks!
-HR
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I'm writing to ask for your help. We've *almost* decided to get a 52
cm Betty Foy for my wife.
She's 5'4" and rides with a a saddle height just a smidge below 25".
She's currently commuting on a full-suspension Canndondale w/ road
slicks, and she's *almost* convinced that a lovely steel mixte with
fenders & upright bars would be a better commuter (and a source of
joy, what with the pretty hearts in the lugs...).
But here's the thing: She's concerned about ordering a bike that she's
never seen or ridden. Emphasis on the ridden, I think.
We live in Kensington, Maryland, which is just outside the Capital
Beltway, next to Bethesda.
My question is, might there by a proud Betty Foy owner or "Rivendell
ambassador" somewhere in the greater DC/Baltimore area, who might let
my wife check out (take just the quickest of spins on) such a bike?
Please forgive my presumption. And thank you sincerely, in advance,
for any help.
Thanks!
-HR
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