Thread: New Heavy Rider Feels Unsteady on the Bike
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Old 05-18-21, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by UCantTouchThis
WOW, are you riding a very small bike? I can't do that, no way on a 58 being 6'1. I have to slide off the seat at full stops. If I remained on the saddle and leaned to my left, I'd pretty much be a really wide A frame structure.

Against a curb, yes but on on flat gorund.
Same 6'1", I ride 58 and 60cm roadbikes. I hate to think how my knees would feel if I could touch to ground from my seat.
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