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Old 10-27-17, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by prj71
This is why I wouldn't buy that bike. Bottom bracket height at ~330mm is too low. Too many rocks, roots and rollers that would catch my pedals. I already occasionally strike with a 335 mm BB
For what it's worth, my Super Light BB height is only 312.42, so I'd be gaining maybe 3/4 of an inch with 330? I do pedal strike sometimes, but I chock it up more to poor pedal stroke timing relative to whatever I'm trying to navigate. My form could stand some refining as far as that goes. But you make a good point.
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