Originally Posted by
rdtompki
Rowan, your cranks must be dragging on the ground! I've got 175mm cranks and seating I'd have to tip the bike at a crazy angle to keep it "upright", albeit precariously. I think it also depends on leg extension; folks who naturally ride with less extension will have an easier time reaching the ground.
No, not really in regard the cranks, and you are probably right about the leg extension. The bike is quite upright but we are on tippy-tippy toes. It's how I've always ridden, and I've been able to get going on hills in 17" grannies when others who want to scoot and rise on to the seat to start just can't get up enough momentum.