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Old 11-18-14 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
For Me, it seems when things were sorted out, in the position used most , line of sight looking down at the fork, the steering axis is end on.
I use rules like that with caution. (In my day, it was, do the handlebars block the front hub axle?) A bike that is truly right, often yes. But most bikes? Adjusting the bars height/stem length/seat to achieve that "ideal" may well be moving them away from what is best for your body.

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