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04-30-09 | 09:16 PM

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Robert Foster

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From: Southern california

Bikes: Lapierre CF Sensium 400. Jamis Ventura Sport. Trek 800. Giant Cypress.

Standover is very important and if you ever come to a sudden stop you will learn quickly how important.

But fit is more than standover. A bike that is a bit too small can have the seat post raised and the stem changed to make it more comfortable but one that is too large is a bit harder to adjust.

You might also consider a flatbar road bike that some would call a hybrid. A Scott P6 would work and you can get it new from Mcghies in Las Vegas for about $450 or less if they deal. Add bar ends and you would have a bike that can be sized to you. They have a Trek 7.1 FX for about $450 as well. My back up bike is a flat bar with 700c tires and it is almost as easy to stay with the club riders as my Jamis. Ok not as easy but at least I can still ride with the group.

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