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@LongAndWinding
Fixed is an Alan conversion - which I just love riding. Seat tube is 50, top tube 51. 44/18. Initially I had risers with which I continually felt like I had to push my ass to the back of the saddle all the time. I had a gut feeling that bullhorns would work, and so they did. Those and a Fizik Nicene saddle were the missing jigsaw pieces that made the bike magical for me.
Road frame is a Pinarello Monviso (Tricity's old bike) that is a lovely ride. Seat 48, top 51. Have only changed the pedals and saddle and rode it comfortably on my longest ride yet - nearly all the way to Brighton a few weekends ago ... saying that I do get a little neck ache on it occasionally, but I'm going to get a bike fit from Scherrit (Bike Whisperer) later this month so I'll see what he recommends.
[Obligatory dimensions: ~5'4", longer in the leg]
Bike currently on loan to Mrs Murtle is The Vintage ... a lovely mint green, mint condition BSA ladies racer c'80's ... similar size frame to the above, all original except tyres and brake blocks. Will be up for sale soon.