Bike Sizing
12-29-18, 07:11 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Bike Sizing
What if you took a bike that was SLIGHTLY too small for you but then adjusted the seat to a high setting and raised the handlebars as much as possible (maybe even a little more with a stem riser). How differently would it feel or handle compared to a bike that fit you better?
FWIW, this is a somewhat inexpensive bike that'll be used as a back-up bike for occasional rides . . . my "B" bike if you will
FWIW, this is a somewhat inexpensive bike that'll be used as a back-up bike for occasional rides . . . my "B" bike if you will
12-29-18, 07:42 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Kalifornia Kollective
Posts: 350
Bikes: K2 (Marzocchi/Fox), Trek 6000 (red) MARS Elite up front, Specialized Hardrock Sport -> eBike (R7 Elite up front), lastly TREK 820 loaner. Recently sold Peugeot du Monde Record and 1956 Schwinn (owned since new).
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 75 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
I do this. Tall seatpost with tilt adjust and rear offset with aftermarket saddle back a ways. Ahead stem out around 80~100mm with 40* rise, and maybe 3" rise bars with 9* backsweep. Feels good. It's actually a nice change from my regular bike with lower bars. I switch back and forth.
My wife is even more upright on her bike, but is slowly coming around to a more regular fit ...
Yes you get forward out of the saddle standing into the pedals, but that's OK for a B bike
My wife is even more upright on her bike, but is slowly coming around to a more regular fit ...
Yes you get forward out of the saddle standing into the pedals, but that's OK for a B bike
