TAN #90- What's your TAN-tasy? (Page 37)

Of course it me Yanti!

I'm an OC guy so I don't spend much time in the IE or LA. If I do find it'll keep good care of it

So been contemplating something. I have a design that my friend drew up for me for a tattoo that I've wanted. Thing is I want it on my ribcage.. this is my first tattoo and I can't seem to get to courage to just go and do it!! I know its going to hurt like a B***H though.  

Ok - so what you are looking for is something that has a longer top tube in relationship to the seat tube height.  Almost all bike from cervelo and Felt are long and low, as well as Jamis and Leader.  The Scott Plasma and the Kestrel Airfoil are also.  Though Kuota is usually a narrower frame (for someone that is leggy) the Kueen K is low and is a beautiful bike (expensive too).  I think both the Kilo and the Q Roo are also low (from Quintana).  Not sure about Blue's geometry, since I haven't looked at them that much.

Poor Ry Ry. I bet he's crying on his snowmobile right now.

FYI he's practically married. Stupid fugger.

Morning TAN.

Tattoos are more of a commitment then marriage.....be sure!!!!  It is forever!!!

Edited by NRG42 2009-12-30 9:31 AM

DO the fit calculator at www.competitivecyclist.com and get your dimensions. Check those against stock geometries.

No one measures bikes the same way. A Trek 54 is more like a 51 from another manufacturer.

It's not that bad - you're a frekin triathlete!!!  If you want it, get it.  You'll live.  Remember that it's permanent.

i have one on my ribcage and it was BRUTAL.  but totally hot.

Yeah I go that much figured out... I know it will always be there...I've been thinking about this for probably 3 years now haha and figuring out the design

Yeah.  WTF is up with that?  He told me that yesterday.  If I would have been inside of four hours travel to him I would have killed him.

I figure its going to be brutal! but the ribcage is where I want it and prolly the only place that will look right and fit with the design

Super confusing.....because the last two places told me the Cervelo was NOT a good fit!  He said my hamstrings were way too tight!  But I will take this infor and use the best I can.  I just down want to drop a couple of grand to find out I have the wrong bike!  Tony are you getting all of this.....for our next shopping experience?

If I did a tattoo it would  in a place where there is more muscle and bone than a place where fat can get to. like your shoulder  , arm , neck ,calf. You are  young and if you gain weigh weight at some point in your life that tattoo on your rib cage is not going to look good

Yeah, like JD said ... HTFU.

That said, I'd get the rough design inked on in permanent marker first (many places will do this for you for a small fee). That way you can be sure if it's EXACTLY where you want it and the size, etc.

um, after 10-20 years, NO tattoos look good, trust me on that.

and i've seen plenty of fat flabby arms and necks out there.....

I can see why you would be confused, but we are talking two different aspects here.  One is body geometry (low and long) and one is body ability (basically the elasticity in your body).  This can hinder your proper fit, for sure.  The hip angle produced by the cervelo probably makes ou have to go into a position that gets you very near 90 degreees (legs to torso) and that might be hard for you based on the elasticity of you hammies.  How, exactly, did this gentleman determine that your hamstrings did not have the elasticity needed?  By looking at you?

yeah this is true! But unless I am bed ridden or physically can't move anymore, there is no way I wont be active throughout my life.

Here you go they having a sale on bikes and HUGE discounts
http://www.orbea-usa.com/fly.aspx?layout=sandi_home

They're all going to laugh at you!