Maximum seat height
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06-08-22, 05:46 PM
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I wasn't expecting Larry to look like "The Dude" from The Big Lebowski.
If he does weigh 260, then he carries it well.
Are those flat pedals with Power Grip straps?
Other than that, Larry looks like Magilla Gorrilla on that bike. Surely he can find a bigger frame at a CO-OP that he can transfer the parts to.
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Respect that broken neck and take better care of yourself my forum friend. — seriously
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I think he should leave the post and remove the seat. He will learn to ride while standing faster assuming he will learn anything at all.
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Amusing story but I showed up at a road race in the late 90s and forgot my cycling shorts.
A teammate at the same time broke his seat binder bolt , so me thinking my day was done and I would just pump the keg and grill the burgers for the boys for the after party – I gave him my binder bolt
Everybody was so pumped that I got caught up in the emotions of the day and I said F it
Rode 50+ miles with the seat post slammed and in a pair of Jorts (Jean shorts) —. Literally out of the saddle and pushing a huge gear for 70% of the ride — Good times —.
The finishing position was irrelevant to that painful experience -
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thanks, I know. I broke it in the pacific ocean when it was especially angry. I went in again recently on a rather calm day and was terrified of the waves, feels pretty bad. I used to be a pretty good bodysurfer although inexperienced, I shouldn't have been trying to catch waves when I broke my neck but didn't know any better
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Amusing story but I showed up at a road race in the late 90s and forgot my cycling shorts.
A teammate at the same time broke his seat binder bolt , so me thinking my day was done and I would just pump the keg and grill the burgers for the boys for the after party – I gave him my binder bolt
Everybody was so pumped that I got caught up in the emotions of the day and I said F it
Rode 50+ miles with the seat post slammed and in a pair of Jorts (Jean shorts) —. Literally out of the saddle and pushing a huge gear for 70% of the ride — Good times —.
The finishing position was irrelevant to that painful experience -
A teammate at the same time broke his seat binder bolt , so me thinking my day was done and I would just pump the keg and grill the burgers for the boys for the after party – I gave him my binder bolt
Everybody was so pumped that I got caught up in the emotions of the day and I said F it
Rode 50+ miles with the seat post slammed and in a pair of Jorts (Jean shorts) —. Literally out of the saddle and pushing a huge gear for 70% of the ride — Good times —.
The finishing position was irrelevant to that painful experience -
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06-08-22, 10:36 PM
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Larry, I can't tell if you're bs'ing or being serious. Either way, you rock brother!
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Thomson makes strong seat posts in sizes as long as 410mm. https://www.bikethomson.com/product/elite-seatpost/ Hope this helps.
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Do you know the website bleacher report? The cofounder of that website got bought out over a decade ago for 60 million because he is a degenerate drug addict, he used to live in the house im staying at and left a very nice bicycle in the basement about a year and a half ago. I haven't used it because we halfhazardly intend on selling it and buying stuff for the house, but I may start using it at some point. Its a 54. He's currently in some motel with a prostitute and has forgotten about it. I was using the tiny bike because it is significantly less valuable
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Here is a thread about seatpost limits.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...-tube-top.html
Apparently the rider decided to ride his wife's bike, and raised the seatpost a little too much.
In this case, with a tall mast, I don't believe the minimum insertion line is particularly meaningful. That was a little different frame with a step-through and a rear monostay. But I would have found a seatpost that reached down a couple of inches below the monostay.
Anyway, it depends on the seattube design and where the clamp is. I'd rather choose a frame that fit well. Although I do understand the will to have super low handlebars in some cases.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...-tube-top.html
Apparently the rider decided to ride his wife's bike, and raised the seatpost a little too much.
In this case, with a tall mast, I don't believe the minimum insertion line is particularly meaningful. That was a little different frame with a step-through and a rear monostay. But I would have found a seatpost that reached down a couple of inches below the monostay.
Anyway, it depends on the seattube design and where the clamp is. I'd rather choose a frame that fit well. Although I do understand the will to have super low handlebars in some cases.
10-16-22, 01:55 PM
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Yes, a longer lever is a potential cause for concern, and looking at the pictures - well - while I do think that a majority of people buy bikes which are slightly bigger than are really appropriate for them, that really looks like a bike which is more than a couple sizes too small for you.
54 could be okay. Sizes can be misleading, anyway. Something like a Trek Domane in size 54cm has an effective top tube of 542mm and a reach of 374mm; a Merida Reacto in size 54 has an effective top tube of 560mm and a reach of 395cm - basically, it's one size bigger in actuality. I ride a 53cm (535mm effective top tube, 381mm reach) and I'm 179cm tall (or short, however you want to put it).
54 could be okay. Sizes can be misleading, anyway. Something like a Trek Domane in size 54cm has an effective top tube of 542mm and a reach of 374mm; a Merida Reacto in size 54 has an effective top tube of 560mm and a reach of 395cm - basically, it's one size bigger in actuality. I ride a 53cm (535mm effective top tube, 381mm reach) and I'm 179cm tall (or short, however you want to put it).
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