Old 03-12-14 | 01:50 PM
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Report back - will be interesting to see what the fitter says... to me the bike looks too big... your arms don't reach comfortably (there should be a slight bend not fully extended) although that may be an issue with flexibility and your legs are much too extended. I think once the proper fit is obtained alot of that pressure you are placing on your groin area will be lessened. It won't be removed entirely, but it should be better. Also can't tell but you may want ot invest in a shoe/pedal system especially if touring. Makes it easier to climb, get out of the saddle, go down scary downhills (and fully pack all downhills are scary) etc. Basically make slight adjustments while riding.

BTW another adjustment to consider... if you plan to travel on flat terrain, won't be an issue but you are carry alot of weight in your packs upfront. You need to move the larger packs to the rear and smaller up front. any weight on the front wheel will cause a serious and scary wobble going downhill. I had to learn this the hard way. After touring for so long I learned to carry almost everything on the rear racks using only a handlebar bag up front. I actually didn't like that after ahwile either and started carrying small items in a hydration pack on my back instead. You'll learn...
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