Langster owners

evilollie

Hi

I am looking for feedback from langster owners, I like the look of the 2010 model

However I can get the 2011 model , the difference that I can see is the brake levers they look like chicken levers & not on the drops


Can anyone comfirm,?

Also I'm 5'11 it would look like the 56 cm is the best size

Any comments appreciated

Blue Meanie

Mrs Meanie rides a 52" and she's 5'9" with a lot of seat post showing ( it's an '09), she's got long legs vs torso (girl basically) so 56" sounds good for you if you like it long. (I guess you're a bloke?)
Personally, i'm not a fan of the Langster (Low BB height) and a bit ubiquitous. Cheap wheels (spokes, rims and hubs) and if you upgrade why did you buy it?
The fork has 'safety blobs' (nubbins that stop your wheel falling out if you forget to tighten it) and spacers on the track nuts to compensate - file them off and remove spacers.
Brake levers are model spec'd - stock get 'hoods' and 'specials' get 'chickens' - Check your Model and Spec and a good bike shop should adjust to your liking.
Lifetime warranty from Specialized on the frame (unless you file off the nubbins and cable guides for rear brake - who wants a rear brake?)
BB is awkward to replace (68 x 110 njs) and will need it in 5k miles.
Actually a really good ss bike, i'm just a Meanie - don't let me put you off :twisted:

evilollie

Thanks for the feedback , I was looking at a pompino as a possible as well . It looks a better option IMO

Yeah I'm a bloke

redvee

I'm 5'11" and ride a 56 Allez and Tricross single, the only difference between the set-up of the two is the Tricross has 20mm longer stem.

evilollie

Thanks , undecided which to go for