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Old 03-20-04, 03:59 PM
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lovemyswift
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My apologies OneTinSloth, I didn't mean to insult you. I just didn't want Zigzag17 to get her hopes up about something that might not work. I'm 5'2" and I still have a difficult time getting a good fit on bikes, especially high end ones. What most people don't realize is that tt length and standover height aren't the only issues on fit for smaller riders. The geometry of the frame (seat and head tube angles) are extremely important and the smaller you are the harder it is to get it right. Many companies selling bikes to women don't have it right so a small rider really needs to understand what to look for to get a good fitting frame and dial in a perfect fit and it's often hard to find bike fitters that understand the needs of small riders.
Kathi
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