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Old 11-03-13, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by busdriver1959
As for the seat height, many new riders want to be able to touch the ground with their toes while sitting on the seat.
I tell buyers this all the time. My quote: "You don't ride a bicycle the way the Flintstones drove their cars. Saddle height is adjusted based on distance to the pedals, not the ground." If you can reach the ground while sitting on the saddle, its too low.
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