Originally Posted by HillRider
Generally you don't change your seat height when you change crank length.
I strongly disagree. Saddle height should be set with respect to the maximum leg extension, which occurs at the bottom of the stroke.
See:
http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height
Originally Posted by HillRider
Yes, the longer crank will slightly extend your leg at the bottom of the stroke but it will also increase the bend at the top. You don't want to increase the bend at the top.
Right. That's why abnormally long cranks are a Bad Idea!
http://sheldonbrown.com/cranks
Originally Posted by HillRider
If you can remain seated with your feet on the ground, it's safe to say your seat is WAY too low already.
That's correct, for frames of traditional geometry, and most especially for mountain bikes.
See:
http://sheldonbrown.com/starting
Sheldon "165" Brown
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