Frame Design for Smaller Folks - The Chainlink2024-03-29T07:22:52Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A735366&xg_source=msg_com_forum&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey Marco, this new size has…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-09:2211490:Comment:7523932013-09-09T13:56:11.216ZLegacy Frameworkshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LegacyFrameworks
<p>Hey Marco, this new size has been test ridden by multiple people starting at 5' tall and they have found it comfortable. The bikes I make are more city/commuter bikes. They are more relaxed steering and upright riding. If you are looking for a custom fit track bike, I know Michael at Humble Frameworks <a href="http://www.humbleframeworks.cc" target="_blank">http://www.humbleframeworks.cc</a> has done a few for smaller folks.</p>
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<p>Hey Marco, this new size has been test ridden by multiple people starting at 5' tall and they have found it comfortable. The bikes I make are more city/commuter bikes. They are more relaxed steering and upright riding. If you are looking for a custom fit track bike, I know Michael at Humble Frameworks <a href="http://www.humbleframeworks.cc" target="_blank">http://www.humbleframeworks.cc</a> has done a few for smaller folks.</p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Marco Rayos said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A752223&x=1#2211490Comment752321"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>5'4" here. I currently ride a cheap single speed that's 49cm with 700's and it's just too tall. I have to use curbs to put my foot down while seated. And the stand over is uncomfortable. My seat is also maxed out at it's forward position and I still find myself reaching too much and wanting a shorter frame. Can you build a 46cm track style frame? 650cc would work just fine. </p>
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</blockquote> Just for you Marco and I…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-08:2211490:Comment:7522232013-09-08T03:50:35.715ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35250112?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35250112?profile=original" width="500" class="align-full"/></a>Just for you Marco and I only tease ya because I know you can take a joke</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35250112?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35250112?profile=original" width="500" class="align-full"/></a>Just for you Marco and I only tease ya because I know you can take a joke</p> 5'4" here. I currently ride a…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-08:2211490:Comment:7523212013-09-08T01:46:19.066ZMarco Rayoshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarcoRayos
<p>5'4" here. I currently ride a cheap single speed that's 49cm with 700's and it's just too tall. I have to use curbs to put my foot down while seated. And the stand over is uncomfortable. My seat is also maxed out at it's forward position and I still find myself reaching too much and wanting a shorter frame. Can you build a 46cm track style frame? 650cc would work just fine. </p>
<p>5'4" here. I currently ride a cheap single speed that's 49cm with 700's and it's just too tall. I have to use curbs to put my foot down while seated. And the stand over is uncomfortable. My seat is also maxed out at it's forward position and I still find myself reaching too much and wanting a shorter frame. Can you build a 46cm track style frame? 650cc would work just fine. </p> Thanks Levi. Unfortunately th…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-06:2211490:Comment:7520152013-09-06T18:23:37.177ZBanshee: 12-15mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Steve312
Thanks Levi. Unfortunately this Sunday I am committed to volunteer at PAWS Chicago from 8am to 2pm and then with Mercy for Animals 3pm to 7pm. The following weekend I will be out of town. I'll send you an email to see if we can find a good day to meet.<br></br>
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<cite>Legacy Frameworks said:…</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751776&x=1#2211490Comment751434"></blockquote>
Thanks Levi. Unfortunately this Sunday I am committed to volunteer at PAWS Chicago from 8am to 2pm and then with Mercy for Animals 3pm to 7pm. The following weekend I will be out of town. I'll send you an email to see if we can find a good day to meet.<br/>
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<cite>Legacy Frameworks said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751776&x=1#2211490Comment751434"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey Steve, this prototype bike is floating around at this point. It is currently in Oak Park, but if you would like to try it out, shoot me an email levi at legacyframeworks dot com and I we can set something up where/when it would be convenient for you.</p>
<p>Also, I will be at the cargo bike roll call coming up this sunday in bronzeville and at open streets milwalkee on the 15th</p>
<p> <br/> <br/> <cite>Steve: 5-7mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751411&x=1#2211490Comment751411"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Where can I try out your bike?</div>
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</blockquote> Hey, thanks for letting me tr…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-05:2211490:Comment:7517762013-09-05T17:33:32.131ZAnne B.https://thechainlink.org/profile/AnneBuffington
<p>Hey, thanks for letting me try out the bikes last night! If only I had room/$$$ for another bike! <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Legacy Frameworks said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751434&x=1#2211490Comment751434"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey Steve, this prototype bike is floating around at this point. It is currently in Oak Park, but if you would like to try it out, shoot…</p>
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<p>Hey, thanks for letting me try out the bikes last night! If only I had room/$$$ for another bike! <br/> <br/> <cite>Legacy Frameworks said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751434&x=1#2211490Comment751434"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hey Steve, this prototype bike is floating around at this point. It is currently in Oak Park, but if you would like to try it out, shoot me an email levi at legacyframeworks dot com and I we can set something up where/when it would be convenient for you.</p>
<p>Also, I will be at the cargo bike roll call coming up this sunday in bronzeville and at open streets milwalkee on the 15th</p>
<p> <br/> <br/> <cite>Steve: 5-7mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751411&x=1#2211490Comment751411"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Where can I try out your bike?</div>
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</blockquote> Hey Steve, this prototype bik…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-05:2211490:Comment:7514342013-09-05T14:51:33.028ZLegacy Frameworkshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LegacyFrameworks
<p>Hey Steve, this prototype bike is floating around at this point. It is currently in Oak Park, but if you would like to try it out, shoot me an email levi at legacyframeworks dot com and I we can set something up where/when it would be convenient for you.</p>
<p>Also, I will be at the cargo bike roll call coming up this sunday in bronzeville and at open streets milwalkee on the 15th</p>
<p> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steve: 5-7mi said:…</cite></p>
<p>Hey Steve, this prototype bike is floating around at this point. It is currently in Oak Park, but if you would like to try it out, shoot me an email levi at legacyframeworks dot com and I we can set something up where/when it would be convenient for you.</p>
<p>Also, I will be at the cargo bike roll call coming up this sunday in bronzeville and at open streets milwalkee on the 15th</p>
<p> <br/> <br/> <cite>Steve: 5-7mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=5&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A751411&x=1#2211490Comment751411"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Where can I try out your bike?</div>
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</blockquote> Where can I try out your bike?tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-05:2211490:Comment:7514112013-09-05T10:54:45.500ZBanshee: 12-15mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Steve312
Where can I try out your bike?
Where can I try out your bike? If a coaster brake is the onl…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7507662013-09-03T15:31:40.972ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>If a coaster brake is the <em>only</em> brake, I'd consider it good for 12 mph or less (probably more like 10 mph or less if the rider is over 150 lbs or so). I rode an ancient single speed Schwinn with coaster brake in high school and college and considered it perfectly adequate for my usage then - riding at slow to moderate speeds. I weighed about 110-120 back then and it stopped me just fine.</p>
<p>If a coaster brake is the <em>only</em> brake, I'd consider it good for 12 mph or less (probably more like 10 mph or less if the rider is over 150 lbs or so). I rode an ancient single speed Schwinn with coaster brake in high school and college and considered it perfectly adequate for my usage then - riding at slow to moderate speeds. I weighed about 110-120 back then and it stopped me just fine.</p> My bike are definitely for mo…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7508832013-09-03T15:17:28.498ZLegacy Frameworkshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LegacyFrameworks
<p>My bike are definitely for more moderate speeds, but I'm curious what you consider the effective speed range of a coaster brake is?</p>
<p>In my mind they are also a secondary brake, I tend to use the front brake more. </p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A750661&x=1#2211490Comment750661"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've also wondered why…</p>
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<p>My bike are definitely for more moderate speeds, but I'm curious what you consider the effective speed range of a coaster brake is?</p>
<p>In my mind they are also a secondary brake, I tend to use the front brake more. </p>
<p><br/> <cite>Anne Alt said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/frame-design-for-smaller-folks?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A750661&x=1#2211490Comment750661"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've also wondered why I'm seeing coaster brakes more on some new bikes. It's certainly easy, cheap and low maintenance. However, I find that it's more effective for slow and/or lightweight riders.</p>
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</blockquote> I've also wondered why I'm se…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-09-03:2211490:Comment:7506612013-09-03T14:40:40.795ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I've also wondered why I'm seeing coaster brakes more on some new bikes. It's certainly easy, cheap and low maintenance. However, I find that it's more effective for slow and/or lightweight riders.</p>
<p>I've also wondered why I'm seeing coaster brakes more on some new bikes. It's certainly easy, cheap and low maintenance. However, I find that it's more effective for slow and/or lightweight riders.</p>