New Bike For Partner - fit question
11-23-10, 07:23 AM
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New Bike For Partner - fit question
I am building up a road bike for my partner. She has been riding a modified road bike (flat bars) which had an very upright position. Question: On the new build, should I start with a more aggressive position and, if neccesary, gradually work towards more of a "comfort' fit or should I start with the more upright position and work towards a more aggressive fit? I should note that she is fairly flexible (yoga teacher).
11-23-10, 08:17 AM
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Start closer to what she's used to, and move the bars down as she gets comfortable. Don't push her if she's not interested in going fast.
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11-23-10, 03:18 PM
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Set it up so that the hands-on-hoods position is close to the bar height and reach she's used to. Let her explore the drops and other hand positions herself and see what she likes.
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