Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?
07-03-13, 08:48 AM
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07-03-13, 09:09 AM
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Yes, I read his post, maybe you should read it rather than parts of it. He admits to being a novice and novices are renowned for setting saddles too low. Further, have a look at the bike, if that saddle is set right, he'll not only mash his balls, he'll mash his pelvis when stopping. That fame won't have the stupid amount of seat post showing that is the modern fashion but that doesn't make it too big, the reach to the bars will determine that.
07-03-13, 09:16 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
I hate it when Mom and Dad fight.
07-03-13, 09:18 AM
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Yes, I read his post, maybe you should read it rather than parts of it. He admits to being a novice and novices are renowned for setting saddles too low. Further, have a look at the bike, if that saddle is set right, he'll not only mash his balls, he'll mash his pelvis when stopping. That fame won't have the stupid amount of seat post showing that is the modern fashion but that doesn't make it too big, the reach to the bars will determine that.
07-03-13, 09:20 AM
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07-03-13, 09:25 AM
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This has nothing to do with modern fashion and everything to do with improper relation of saddle to bar. With that setup, the saddle is way below the bar grips, resulting in a very upright seating position. That would be great with a flexible steel framed townie and wide padded saddle, but on that thing it will be a miserable experience.
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You guy should just go fisticuffs.
07-03-13, 09:37 AM
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07-03-13, 11:50 AM
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Holy crap arent we all passionate !! lol!! saddle is where it is for a reason , i coudl raise it a little bit more but im still trying to adjust to bike, I can actually stand with my feet planted and clear the jewels but clearance its not dramatic. so what you are saying is that saddle should be higher than handle bars post ?
thanks all
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07-03-13, 11:55 AM
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guys guys shut up and check this out
07-03-13, 12:29 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
saddle is where it is for a reason , i coudl raise it a little bit more but im still trying to adjust to bike, I can actually stand with my feet planted and clear the jewels but clearance its not dramatic. so what you are saying is that saddle should be higher than handle bars post ?
07-03-13, 12:52 PM
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^this. and yes, it's fine for your saddle to be higher than the bars. In fact, most people prefer it that way. find a video on youtube on how to fit on your bike, because there's actually a proper way to get to a starting point with your fit and a bunch of wrong ways to do it.
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Have at it
2012 super pista
paul crank
phil wood BB
thomson seat post
fizik arione versus saddle
mash stem
zipp service course CSL bars
archetype to Phil hubs
Gatorskin tires
phil cog
MKS GR-9 pedals
All city toe clips
Cinelli straps
2012 super pista
paul crank
phil wood BB
thomson seat post
fizik arione versus saddle
mash stem
zipp service course CSL bars
archetype to Phil hubs
Gatorskin tires
phil cog
MKS GR-9 pedals
All city toe clips
Cinelli straps