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07-24-05, 08:28 PM
okay, I've been riding around on a trek 4100 for the past year. I need a new one and I tried the 06 hardrock sport. Now, from what I've learned my knees are supposed to be at about a 20 degree angle at the lowest part of my stroke and I should have close to 2 to 3 inches between my crotch and the top tube. My 4100 had a stand over height of 27.8". The XS sport was too small and the S was too big, yet I still managed to feel as if I was riding on top of myself (I kept hitting my elbows with my knees...).
I've got some people who would like me to do trail riding with them but, until I get everything I need to fix up my 4100 I really need something I can also commute with (though not far, nor often, in fact, mostly for training rides on road, despite being a bit rough). The XS hardrock sport I can ride in a standing position and be quite comfy, something no other bike has ever allowed. Should I go for the inseem room or the riding room? I've never really ridden off road much other than falling asleep and winding up in marsh or getting run off the road...
I've got some people who would like me to do trail riding with them but, until I get everything I need to fix up my 4100 I really need something I can also commute with (though not far, nor often, in fact, mostly for training rides on road, despite being a bit rough). The XS hardrock sport I can ride in a standing position and be quite comfy, something no other bike has ever allowed. Should I go for the inseem room or the riding room? I've never really ridden off road much other than falling asleep and winding up in marsh or getting run off the road...