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Old 09-20-12, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by carleton
If it's a loaner bike, I'd advise simply getting a larger bike.

Having the reach too far over the front axle makes handling wonky and out of the saddle efforts difficult with too much weight on the front of the bike.
from original post: "I purchased a lightly used Fugi Comp Track bike from a team mate..."
(adjusting the fit just right is my biggest beef of using a loaner bike for a season).

Good point about weight on the front; put the seat back first, but you should be able to get 10-20cm out front without messing with the geometry too much. It does have to be balanced.
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