Thread: How High is TOO High?
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Old 09-28-25 | 10:49 AM
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Bikes: 1972 Motobecane Grand Record, 2023 Specialized Tarmac SL7,'26 Spesh Diverge, '22 Kona Dew+

Originally Posted by letrebici
Yeah, go by what you already have as a baseline.
Cranks on MB started at 170mm when I bought it new, stayed there when I went to a x3 'ring set two years ago. Tarmac came with 172.5, I just changed to 170 a few weeks back. The Diverge came with 172.5, so I'm comfortable working with your suggestion.

Originally Posted by Kontact
Basing saddle height on your height and shin length seems crazy. Ignore Specialized.
Agreed, why I thought I'd ask. If I put that seat at 29" my toes will never, ever touch the ground until I'm already falling over.

Put it at 28" a few minutes ago, will work with that for a while as I work with adjusting stem-to-nose and pitch. Thanks both!
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