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Old 08-29-17 | 05:32 PM
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Salamandrine
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Originally Posted by noglider
OK, how do you measure KOPS? Hold a plumb bob against the front edge of your knee and have a helper sight it in front of the pedal spindle?
More or less. The way I learned it: hold the plumb bob against the groove under your knee cap (between patella and tibia), and it should go through the pedal spindle.

There are some variations.

I have to point out that I think the controversy and "myth" allegations over KOPS are stupid. It's just a traditional rule of thumb, and a good starting point. If someone prefers a different position, fine. Take it or leave it. I think it makes a whole lot less difference than saddle height, and many people (me included) shift around on the saddle all the time anyway.

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