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Old 08-05-06 | 09:00 AM
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Bikes: 2006 Kona Jake, 2005 Giant Lite Xtracycle, 2004 Trek L200, 1997 Specialized RockHopper FS, 1989 Trek 950

I know they're out there, I was considering using one on a mountain bike to change the fit. The one consideration on a road type frame is that it will change your riding position by effectively moving the bottom bracket further forward, changing the muscles you use (i.e. more hamstring, less glute/quad). Changing riding positions like this is referred to as "getting your legs", and takes some adjustment getting used to using new muscles. I'd consider changing the fit with a longer stem, instead, providing the same increased reach up top, but keeping your hips over the bottom bracket like they are now.
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