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Location: NW Ohio
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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 2011 Jamis Quest, 1980 Peugeot TH8 Tandem, 1992 Performance Parabola, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-S LTD, 197? FW Evans
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Contrary to what many have reported, I found that moving the saddle forward tends to make my bikes less stable when taking my hands off the bars. I discovered this after moving the saddle forward to compensate for too long of a reach. When I tested the bike, I found I could not ride it no-handed, the wheel would quickly turn to either the left or right.. Previously, I could easily ride no-handed. Moving the saddle toward the rear 1/4 to 1/2 inch corrected the problem and the bike was stable no-handed again.