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Old 03-10-21, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
Your inseam is 6" longer than mine. What I would have done in my teens to be 6'3" tall. Glad you have found what works for you and I hope you have many years of pain-free enjoyment on your bikes.
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And I weighed 155 back then (200 now). My nickname? You guessed it "String Bean." Pain free wishes to you too!

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Old 03-10-21, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dmanders
And I weighed 155 back then (200 now). My nickname? You guessed it "String Bean." Pain free wishes to you too!
The last time I weighed 155 I was probably 10 years old. Thanks for the response.
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Old 03-10-21, 09:43 AM
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I really think the only thing you can say about the proportional crank length calculations is that they might indicate the longest crank that might be suitable for you. Not that you have to use that size crank.
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