Originally Posted by
Siu Blue Wind
Also keep in mind that adjusting to the headshock may take a little bit of getting used to. But yes, I do agree with moving the saddle so that the distance from the stem is decreased. As you get stronger from riding a different type of bike, you can adjust accordingly.
Even with it open, ( not locked ), much stiffer than the other forks. and I have been going on much faster
rides with the new bike. The distance is already the same as the old bike on the saddle to ( grips ) on the bars. It is like a optical illusion when looking at the 2 bikes, the old Schwinn seems like
a monster compared to the new Cannondale, but the tape measure does not lie, just larger rims, and a higher
handle bar riser. ( qmsdc15 ) I never ordered a XL, a large, And why I thought the Giant Roam 1 fit me, with seat all the way down, it did seem to fit me
when riding it, not ( Stopping ) no stand over at all. I can tell when a bike is to small, my sons tourist, is way to small for me. Bike measurements can be tricky, my sons measures further from the crank to the top of the seat
post than the Schwinn or Cannondale, which measure the same. but when my 2 are adjusted for me, both have the same amount of seat tube extended. ( so to sum it up ), If my handle bars are still over my seat by an inch, the bike is not to small, just the little added weight on my arms was something that a week or 2 will
not fix...Richard ( Bike measurements seem to be like tire width, till you try it for yourself, you never know )