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Old 08-23-12, 11:00 AM
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Bike fitting gone horribly wrong.

https://www.wimp.com/smallestbicycle/
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Needs to flip the stem......
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I think that guy passed me on a sprint the other day.
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Needs to flip the stem......
Incorrect crank length too!
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Does that meet UCI weight requirements?
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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo
Does that meet UCI weight requirements?
That was my thought. Probably super aero though.
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I wouldn't want to be on that thing going downhill to Aspen after reaching Independence Pass.
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Great for preventing saddle sores!

I want to see a Tombay!
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Full kit but no clipless pedals??
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And you thought the pro's rode small frames . . .
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Great for preventing saddle sores!

I want to see a Tombay!
How would you tell?
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Can you imagine coming up with the idea to make it? Then to design it and make the pedals to fit and to support the weight, and then for what purpose? Someone had to much time on their hands I suppose.
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Originally Posted by RonH
Full kit but no clipless pedals??
I thought it looked like he clipped in somehow.
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Originally Posted by maddmaxx
How would you tell?
Think Artie Johnson's tricycle gags from Laugh-In.
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The saddle definitely need to go back some. Maybe a bit higher, too.
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How much psi in the tires?
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I like it. No need to deal with a bike rack on the car. I could keep my bike in my purse.
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where is the guy looking for a bike for on his sail boat. I think we found just what he is looking for.
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I'd love to see him do a century on that bike.
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Originally Posted by volosong
I'd love to see him do a century on that bike.
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I posted that video because I expected there would be some amusing responses to it. I was not disappointed. I've been chuckling all day.
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Originally Posted by Cone Wrench
I posted that video because I expected there would be some amusing responses to it. I was not disappointed. I've been chuckling all day.

The bike looks fine, but the rider needs to quit mixing Human Growth Hormone in with his Red Bull.
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Racing Fit . Not too much seatpost, either
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Originally Posted by volosong
I'd love to see him do a century on that bike.
I'd charge good money for the sight of me trying to do a hundred feet.
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