Post height/Ideal fit
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Post height/Ideal fit
what do people think the best angle to have your leg at when the crank is straight down?
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
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Originally Posted by nailz20
what do people think the best angle to have your leg at when the crank is straight down?
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
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Remember too, that MTB leg extension is different than road bikes. On a MTB, you need more leg bend (seat needs to be a bit lower) in order to allow you to get off the saddle and behind it (over the rear wheel) if necessary on a steep downhill.
If your saddle is too high (too much leg extension), you are asking for an endo on a steep downhill if you don't leave yourself enough "leg" to get up, over and behind your saddle.
If your saddle is too high (too much leg extension), you are asking for an endo on a steep downhill if you don't leave yourself enough "leg" to get up, over and behind your saddle.
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Originally Posted by shane45
Remember too, that MTB leg extension is different than road bikes. On a MTB, you need more leg bend (seat needs to be a bit lower) in order to allow you to get off the saddle and behind it (over the rear wheel) if necessary on a steep downhill.
If your saddle is too high (too much leg extension), you are asking for an endo on a steep downhill if you don't leave yourself enough "leg" to get up, over and behind your saddle.
If your saddle is too high (too much leg extension), you are asking for an endo on a steep downhill if you don't leave yourself enough "leg" to get up, over and behind your saddle.
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Yep - QR seat post binders are one of the best thing to happen to MTB bikes. You get the best of both worlds (road and trail) with a quick adjustment.
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Originally Posted by nailz20
what do people think the best angle to have your leg at when the crank is straight down?
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
say straight leg is 180. i find it comfy at like 160
I've heard a slight bend when the crank is down is ideal
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What Ive been told is you want it so your knee is slightly angled, just barely. You want to have it pretty high, cept when going downhill you bring it all down.