WTB: 58cm drop bar commuter

bogmanfan

Hey guys. I'm looking for a drop bar bike that will take rack and guards for commuting. Specialized Tricross, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Trek road bike, Genesis Day One or what have you. I ride a 58cm Trek, so 57-59cm frame size. Budget of €500 or so. Maybe more for something nice...

billyhead

bogmanfan wrote: »

Hey guys. I'm looking for a drop bar bike that will take rack and guards for commuting. Specialized Tricross, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Trek road bike, Genesis Day One or what have you. I ride a 58cm Trek, so 57-59cm frame size. Budget of €500 or so. Maybe more for something nice...

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bogmanfan

billyhead wrote: »

I have a colnago bike for sale. See my advert

Nice bike, but need something that will take a rack and mudguards I'm afraid.

ChainWhip

Could I interest you in my little friend?

It's a Specialized Tricross 56cm or 58cm (I can't seem to find which[!], I just know it fits me and I'm 5'11).

It's very comfy bike and can take long miles without a problem. I did a 6000km tour across the U.S. on her in 2010, plus flights there and back, without anything negative to comment.

Last month I found a crack in the rear rim so obviously that will be replaced beforehand, or I can let you do that yourself and we can cut a deal.

Let me know anyway - I'd be looking for c. €400 - I think that's fair.

I have her set up different to the pic but the general specs are:
- Front carbon fork
- FSA vero cranks
- Shimano Tiagra shifters
- Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore 11-34t rear sprocket; triple on the front
- Conti Gatorskin tyres

Thanks

bogmanfan

I saw that alright. I've tested a 56cm Tricross and it was too small, so I'd definitely need a 58. I'm 6'2" so yours may well be the 56 if it fits you well.

ChainWhip wrote: »

Could I interest you in my little friend?

It's a Specialized Tricross 56cm or 58cm (I can't seem to find which[!], I just know it fits me and I'm 5'11).

It's very comfy bike and can take long miles without a problem. I did a 6000km tour across the U.S. on her in 2010, plus flights there and back, without anything negative to comment.

Last month I found a crack in the rear rim so obviously that will be replaced beforehand, or I can let you do that yourself and we can cut a deal.

Let me know anyway - I'd be looking for c. €400 - I think that's fair.

I have her set up different to the pic but the general specs are:
- Front carbon fork
- FSA vero cranks
- Shimano Tiagra shifters
- Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore 11-34t rear sprocket; triple on the front
- Conti Gatorskin tyres

Thanks

ChainWhip

I'll have another look and see if I can find the size, or at least take some measurements for you...

cyco

Hi I have this for sale: http://www.adverts.ie/1199491
It's not strictly a tourer but have used it for some high speed touring with a minimal rear rack. It's a great bike and very good spec. I could drop the price a little to approach your budget but 570 is the lowest I could do. Cheers

ChainWhip

bogmanfan wrote: »

I saw that alright. I've tested a 56cm Tricross and it was too small, so I'd definitely need a 58. I'm 6'2" so yours may well be the 56 if it fits you well.

So turns out Specialized don't make it easy to identify their frame sizes!

But measuring the head tube length according to the specs for that year's model - http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2007&spid=22307 - it is definitely a 58cm.

Let me know if you'd like to arrange a viewing. No win, no fee!

bogmanfan

Hi mate. I was hoping for something with more road-centric gearing, but I'll certainly have a look. Send me a PM and let me know where you're based, and we can work something out.

ChainWhip wrote: »

So turns out Specialized don't make it easy to identify their frame sizes!

But measuring the head tube length according to the specs for that year's model - http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2007&spid=22307 - it is definitely a 58cm.

Let me know if you'd like to arrange a viewing. No win, no fee!

ChainWhip

The Tricross above is now sold. Thanks

Lumen

@bogmanfan do hub gears interest you?

I have an On One Pompetamine Versa 11 (Large) I'm thinking of moving on to make space for something new.

bogmanfan

Apologies, but I forgot to edit the thread. Got sorted with a Trek 1.5 in the end. Fitted rack and guards. Panniers soooo much better than a backpack. Looking forward to warm weather commuting now.
Mods, can you lock this thread please?

Lumen wrote: »

@bogmanfan do hub gears interest you?

I have an On One Pompetamine Versa 11 (Large) I'm thinking of moving on to make space for something new.