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Old 10-23-15, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dr1gonzo
if saddle height looks fine, then it should be about right?
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Just ride your bike.
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Originally Posted by Dr1Gonzo
Almost but not with a straight back, otherwise yes.
Go out and ride every day for a couple months, then report back.
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Old 10-24-15, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr1Gonzo
Still not sure whether the bike's too small or not?
If saddle height looks fine, then it should be about right?
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what chainrings size and cassette size you use in the hills. I go for ride with one of my road bikes is weight around 24 pounds i had 53/39 and 12-25 cassette i had to walk in one steep hill. But in my other road bike i have put 50/40 and 12-30 cassette i go in same steep hill that time i stayed on the seat pedal all the way uphill and i see i go faster.
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Originally Posted by bobbyl1966
what chainrings size and cassette size you use in the hills. I go for ride with one of my road bikes is weight around 24 pounds i had 53/39 and 12-25 cassette i had to walk in one steep hill. But in my other road bike i have put 50/40 and 12-30 cassette i go in same steep hill that time i stayed on the seat pedal all the way uphill and i see i go faster.
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Old 10-25-15, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
Looks cartoonishly small under you but that's just my opinion.
don't despair, you're not alone.

bike looks like a 53cm. probably could get away with a 62. IMHO.
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