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Knees don't bisect top tube
(OK, bisect may not be the right word) If I measure the distance from my right knee to the top tube, I get about an inch or so; the same measurement on the left is more than 3 inches. I just noticed this- I imagine I have 100K miles over the last 25 yrs. I dont have any fit problems. Should I care?
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Hmmm...
I have enough pants rub on the top tube... I hope my knees don't bisect it!!!! But, if you're happy with the fit of your bike, then you don't have to make everyone else happy. :innocent: A smaller frame allows you to set the bars lower. But, that may not make any difference to you. Also, there seems to be a move from riding in the drops to riding on the hoods (and lowering the bars to compensate). Again, only important if it affects you. :commute::giver::commute::backpedal: |
If in all those miles you are not suffering any discomfort then I would not be concerned. I had a similar problem where the right knee would sometimes brush the top tube, The right knee also experiences occasional discomfort. I ended up shiming the foot bed under the arch and installing a 1 degree shim under the cleat. This all had the effect of physically shoving the knee out. It no longer brushes the top tube although I very occasionally get some discomfort When that happens, I step up knee exercises and the discomfort stops.
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Originally Posted by epnnf
(Post 21065080)
(OK, bisect may not be the right word) If I measure the distance from my right knee to the top tube, I get about an inch or so; the same measurement on the left is more than 3 inches. I just noticed this- I imagine I have 100K miles over the last 25 yrs. I dont have any fit problems. Should I care?
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Most likely the left leg is longer, causing it to flair out more. Perhaps a shim/spacer in the right shoe, with a slightly higher saddle would get you a little more symmetrical.
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