Trying to look for a bicycle for some sizing test rides Anything and everything .83 Seattle

[jsmg]

My lady friend has a bicycle, but it sucks. I need to get her a new one but need to figure out her size first. I'm GUESSING she's around a 52cm.

I could go get a professional sizing but that sounds expensive. Seems easier to just try some bikes out. Would someone have a 52cm bike I could borrow for a simple test ride some weekend?

Spoiler alert: I may be asking for help with bicycles in nearby sizes after that ride. :)

[soyoung]

if it ends up going smaller, I have a 48cm bike. the mixte is 50, and you could throw some bullhorns on there for feel.

[Kyleen]

I have a 52cm cannondale she can borrow.

[henry]

There are stores that carry lots of bicycles in lots of sizes and are more than happy to let you ride them. They're called bike shops and you can find good ones <a href="http://www.recycledcycles.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.freerangecycles.com/">here</a>.

[jsmg]

But if I went to the bike store, who would I get to be a smart ass to me?

[caustic meatloaf]

I hear that colin somebodyorother guy works at some cool bike shops from time to time. He might be up for harassing you. Just puttin' that out there.

[Kyleen]

I think your best bet for bike shop harassment is going to R+E, Beau and Johnny are grade A smart asses that I'm sure would readily provide some clever harassment.

[jeff]

http://www.rideyourbike.com/index.shtml

[the dreaded ben]

go to greg's find out which size/kind of bike you want. not saying you have to get it there.

they have by far the best inventory around.

[limpyweta]

Are there any shops that just let one dink around with one of those fitting bikes without the cost of the "pro tips", esp those with a working drivetrain of somewhat realistic resistance?

[jsmg]

[kristen]

[Chip McShoulder]

[tehschkott]

[MyNameIsJeff]

Bike for your girlfriend? This model fits this guy's hand. Should fit yours.









(Ya burnt!)

[Andrew_Squirrel]

sha-BOOM!

[jsmg]

Wait, a bicycle for a hand? I... OH!
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Kristen, that sounds great. I'm shocked your LHT is only 52cm, but I'll definitely be in touch! I still owe you those record frames anyway.

[joby]

[Chip McShoulder]

[Chip McShoulder]

[joby]

[tehschkott]

[-jason]

[ksep]

[kristen]

[tehschkott]

[kristen]

[tehschkott]

[joby]

[tehschkott]

[kristen]

[henry]

[henry]

[caustic meatloaf]

[fatasian]

[rob]

I want to hear more about Henry's nipples.

[jsmg]

I hate you dickwads.

Also, I'd like to propose a moratorium on the "Well you're dating him/her argument" on the following grounds:

1) It doesn't prove any points
2) It doesn't progress the argument
3) Whether or not you're right, it makes YOU sound like an idiot.

But seriously, I guess I'm just flattered you guys cared enough to shit all over a thread about me trying to find a bike for my girlfriend. <warmfuzzies>

[joby]

YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO GET HER A BIKE BECAUSE YOU'RE DATING HER

[henry]

[Matthew]