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Forum: Commuting
03-03-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

My take on the stem height/reach issue is that as...

My take on the stem height/reach issue is that as you sit more upright you are pivoting at the hips. So your shoulders are going up AND back. When I was fitting my bikes I always needed less reach...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

While having the tools to do repairs is great I...

While having the tools to do repairs is great I think the OP may best start by getting the tools necessary to adjust the seat and bars. My experience is that a new bike, or a change on an existing...
Forum: Commuting
02-26-14, 12:56 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

+1 to the adjustable stem for experimentation. I...

+1 to the adjustable stem for experimentation. I keep that Kalloy adjustable stem around just for fitting bars and stems to rider. Once it's dialed in I install an appropriately sized stem. Leona,...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-14, 07:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

They use bikes like we use pickup trucks around...

They use bikes like we use pickup trucks around here; for everything.
Forum: Commuting
01-29-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

I am surprised at the weight of the Uptown 8. ...

I am surprised at the weight of the Uptown 8. Given the aluminum frame and all the alloy components I did not think it would be that heavy. My preference is for traditional styles so I am not too...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 75,676
Posted By JBC353

Interesting thread and the OP has done a lot of...

Interesting thread and the OP has done a lot of really good research. All those test rides are the smart thing to do.

It's pretty easy to spec a commuter but much more difficult to define a...
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