Buying used pocket rocket
03-04-12, 10:12 AM
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Buying used pocket rocket
Much cheaper but one doesn't get pre-fit. How flexible is the pocket rocket in terms of fit? For example, in my road bikes I generally take a size 56. There is a 54 on eBay. How likely is it that I could make it work? Bike Friday of course will prefer I buy new, so I'm not asking them.
03-04-12, 10:17 AM
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Bike Friday will give you fit advice for free...even when you are buying a used bike. I wouldn't hesitate calling them and hearing what they have to say.
If the PR you are looking at has the customized one piece stem/riser combo than the only way to get a longer effective TT is to get another one made by BF. If it uses a riser with a standard bike stem at the top you'll be able to buy a longer stem.
Having said that if you need a 56cm frame I don't see any point buying a 54cm bike. Your fit will be compromised and that's one area I wouldn't save $$$ on.
You'd be better off waiting until another PR with a larger effective TT comes into the used market.
If the PR you are looking at has the customized one piece stem/riser combo than the only way to get a longer effective TT is to get another one made by BF. If it uses a riser with a standard bike stem at the top you'll be able to buy a longer stem.
Having said that if you need a 56cm frame I don't see any point buying a 54cm bike. Your fit will be compromised and that's one area I wouldn't save $$$ on.
You'd be better off waiting until another PR with a larger effective TT comes into the used market.
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Bike Friday has some used bikes and demos on sale.
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A pocket rocket for sale from them here and it comes with thier warranty.https://www.bikefriday.com/bicycles/pre-loved
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03-04-12, 12:11 PM
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their Jigs for frames is for about the 3 lengths of top tube.. get that number..
on my Pocket Llama 56 TT is the Medium.
unlike Diamond frames seat post is on a mast , not at the top rear corner of a triangle.
so 'frame size' as is understood for DF bike riders, is not the same ...
on my Pocket Llama 56 TT is the Medium.
unlike Diamond frames seat post is on a mast , not at the top rear corner of a triangle.
so 'frame size' as is understood for DF bike riders, is not the same ...
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Much cheaper but one doesn't get pre-fit. How flexible is the pocket rocket in terms of fit? For example, in my road bikes I generally take a size 56. There is a 54 on eBay. How likely is it that I could make it work? Bike Friday of course will prefer I buy new, so I'm not asking them.
Fitting on new and used BF bikes bought from BF are complementary.
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