Originally Posted by
coooolwhip
Someone mentioned the "Pure" and that you stop with your feet flat.
What does that mean exactly?
If it means what I think it means, couldn't I get a smaller one of the other bikes and be able to put my feet flat on the ground?
I actually want to be able to do that as I am just starting out. I rode my wife's road bike and had a hell of a time. My feet couldn't reach the floor when I"m sitting!
It's all about the saddle to crank distance and angle. Standard bike fitting puts you in a more efficient pedaling position that puts you a little higher and not in a position to have both feet down while in the saddle. Bikes like the Pure put the crank forward which is less efficient but the saddle is lower and lets you put both feet down flat without coming off the saddle. Maybe you'd like it - worth a test ride... also consider
Townie.