fitting that bike purchased online
05-06-07, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by doctortalk121
I'm a "ok"wrench so a purchase online is fine.
Originally Posted by doctortalk121
the new online bike is a 21 inch trek 6500.
05-06-07, 05:37 AM
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How tall are you?
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05-06-07, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by doctortalk121
or should I have someone help with the knee to pedal meaurement? maybe I should actually take it on a trail and try pedalling..
Go out and ride. But don't set out on a 25 mile ride on a poorly set up bike or you will hurt yourself...
05-06-07, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by probable556
Your knee placement is much more than important than handlebar adjustment. Lot's of online articles and everyone is more comfortable with slightly different setups... but, when feet are at 3 & 9 o'clock your knees should be above the crank
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05-06-07, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
True. I find that when my knees get below the cranks I'm getting cuts and bruises.
