Commuter bike for £250

[Gilly]

Sorry, by big I meant the tubes themselves

 

[badbob]

alu tubes are usually larer circumference. Go on condor bikes, and look at the classico. The circumference is much less, being steel.

 

[oddjob62]

54cm seems a bit small for a 6'?

It feels fine, i'd rather have it too small than too big. Tbh i coudln't even tell the difference between this and the next size up. The top bar is pretty much in my crotch when i stand over the bike, so i don't think the frame needs to be any bigger.

Sorry, by big I meant the tubes themselves

Yeah, maybe... doubt that makes any difference to the bike though. Weight/aerodynamics? Possibily, but with me being 19stone i doubt an inch on the diameter of the frame will make much difference

 

[SDK^]

Sorry, by big I meant the tubes themselves

As mentioned - Aluminium tubes are larger because narrow Alu tubes have no strength. If you want thin tubes then go for a steel frame.