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My top speed is probably around 47mph (geared), I tend to try not to go too much faster than that if I'm on a big hill or I might just shit myself.

Don't have a computer on my fixed, but I use a VDO C1 (I think).

I was under the impression they were supposed to match your inside leg length?

Apparently for short arse legs like mine 165mm are the ticket. However Pifko who is has far longer legs than me also runs 165s.

And I'm shorter than you running 172.5 on both geared and fixed bikes.

If clearance is tight you might want shorter cranks, as you'll avoid hitting your wheel against your foot when cornering, which can be annoying, and also pedal strike on the floor, which can kick you off line and make you crash if its bad enough.

There are loads of things to take into account to get the perfectly fitting bike, including seat tube/top tube length, geometry, crank length, saddle position (forward/back) and height, stem length, handlebar width, cleat position on the cycling shoe ... the list goes on. It's probably not worth worrying too much about it unless you're a pro or you feel uncomfortable. I'd go with what feels right for you. If its uncomfortable having a bent back, then adjust the bike so you're in a more upright position, or whatever.

Have attached some pics of my first retro bike ...would like comments please
Paul

I like, a lot. But how do you get it so white, Daz?

EDIT: Hey, I have those rims! I like to think the hologram makes you go faster :)

Why is the OP no longer contributing to his thread?

Maybe he doesn't like cats?

Wow. That's "different" to say the least. Bit it *is *a tourer so maybe they just fancied something that was comfortable to ride for hours on end, day after day?

... or maybe they're just sick?

Dunno I would quite happily never ride through longham at 8.30am ever again or down Stapehill at night in the winter months.

You were never there that early! :p
The road is OK, just a shame about the amount of traffic at that time in the morning.

Edit: I'm up for a ride on Sunday.

That's one to tell the grandkids there, Festerban.

Sorry to sound dull, but in a world where we as cyclists spend alot of time whining about car drivers should we not be trying to keep clear of any areas which could result in bad press for cyclists?

Doesn't sound dull to me, if you're always in the right, then it's not your fault if you get hit. If you're in the wrong and so is the other guy it'll make it a lot harder to prove it was their fault.

Actually that does sound dull, but I've been hit before, its not something I'd care to repeat.

I used to ride home all the time, drunk, no lights, no helmet, never had an accident. I put that entirely down to luck. I very rarely drink and ride nowadays, getting hit by a car when its not your fault sucks, but at least you can claim some money from their insurance. If you're drunk you'll have a pretty hard time getting anything ... unless you're really good at acting sober ;)

The worst kind of hangover would be waking up in the morning to find my a twisted pile of steel where my bike lives :'(

I remember this one time when I bought a chainring off a mate and he was adamant that I needed a 3/32 chain for it, then when I come to fitting the new chain it turns out I need a 1/8 chain. Now what was his name again? Began with an L if I remember correctly...

:p

Hey sweens, that's my route home on Monday and Thursday evenings! It's pretty nice when there is no traffic and the lights are green, though I do find the hill a bit of a struggle if I'm tired. But thats the challenge right?

I still really like heading out across the chain ferry to Swanage, Corfe Castle, and back. Have yet to try that fixed though, the climb up out of Swanage could be interesting, as well as that fucker of a hill down into Studland :).

I quite enjoy the Avon Causeway, a nice long flat road, can just cruise along at a decent pace. The A35 through the New Forest is pretty nice too, lots of flat sections followed by some good climbs.

Actually, I like pretty much everywhere around here. Don't think I've found a road/route I wouldn't ride again.

Gotta love the classics!