Not many westerners know it, but keeping and training birds is a big hobby in China. Oft times you can see old men playing chess in the park while their caged song birds sing to each other. Release and return birding is also popular, and thats what these gents are doing outside of Beijing Worker's Stadium. But how do they get their birds to the training ground? By Flying Pigeon of course!
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December 06, 2008
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Great site. Looking to purchase a solid double-bar FP I believe is PA06 and is shown on a Spanish web site in a 22" and 24" model. My question is, "What size bike do I buy?" I am 5'8" and 175 lbs. Am I a 22", 24" or 26"? Please advise. Have a bid in on ebay for $225 and I believe it is for a 24", but they only say it has 28" wheels and is 32 1/2" from top of bar to ground as a stand over height.
Posted by: Steve Sader | December 07, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Steve,
That 32 1/2" is the height from the ground to your crotch.
If you're 5'5" and above, you ought to be able to fit on a Flying Pigeon with a double bar. The 28" wheels add a lot of height to the bike (from the ground up), but the frames are suitable for "shorter" people.
If you get a smaller bike, and you are tall, you'll have to spring for a taller seat tube ($10-$20) and have the handlebars raised to a comfortable height. That is it, unless you're really really tall.
Posted by: Flying Pigeon LA | December 07, 2008 at 10:00 AM
nice photo of a FP with some birds on it :)
Posted by: Chandra | June 26, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Very nice picture. :)
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