new wheel/seat height

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09-21-2005, 04:11 PM
Rakekay

new wheel/seat height

OK, so after my THIRD spoke breaking over the course of only four rides, I decided I needed a new (sturdier) wheel and got it replaced last night. The guy at my LBS commented that the wheels that came standard with my bike weren't very sturdy, so I'm sure I made the right decision.

However, my question is this. When I went out for my first ride today on my new wheel, suddenly it felt like my seat wasn't high enough. Does this make any sense at all? Is that possible, or is it just my imagination?
09-21-2005, 05:59 PM
doc

Wheel sizes are standard. If you're on a road bike and you're not super short, I'm sure it's a 700. It would definitely be replaced with a 700. But none of that matters. If you feel like you need an adjustment, back to the LBS to make sure you are positioned correctly.
09-22-2005, 07:27 AM
Asphaltgirl

maybe the LBS accidentially moved/bumped the seat and didn't get it back on the right height when they corrected it. I put a little white mark on the post so that I know where the seat needs to be, just in case. either that or you're going through a growing spurt!!! :eek:
~~AG~~
09-22-2005, 08:36 AM
Adventure Girl

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Originally Posted by Asphaltgirl

maybe the LBS accidentially moved/bumped the seat and didn't get it back on the right height when they corrected it.
~~AG~~

Maybe not accidentally...The mechanics at my LBS always test ride the bikes after service. Since I'm so short, they have to move my seat up. Sometimes they're not so great about putting it back where it was. Marking the seat post really helps. ~~AG2~~
09-22-2005, 08:59 AM
Veronica

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Originally Posted by Rakekay

OK, so after my THIRD spoke breaking over the course of only four rides, I decided I needed a new (sturdier) wheel and got it replaced last night. The guy at my LBS commented that the wheels that came standard with my bike weren't very sturdy, so I'm sure I made the right decision.

I'm disturbed that you broke 3 spokes in such a short time. Was the bike new?

V.
09-22-2005, 12:46 PM
Rakekay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asphaltgirl

maybe the LBS accidentially moved/bumped the seat and didn't get it back on the right height when they corrected it. I put a little white mark on the post so that I know where the seat needs to be, just in case. either that or you're going through a growing spurt!!! :eek:
~~AG~~

The only growth spurt I'm going through is OUT, not up! ;-)
09-22-2005, 12:48 PM
Rakekay

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veronica

I'm disturbed that you broke 3 spokes in such a short time. Was the bike new?

V.

Yes, the bike is new -- six weeks old. When I told my LBS that I thought I should replace the whole wheel rather than just the spoke, he concurred that it was a good idea and said the wheel that had come standard with that bike (Specialized Sequoia) is not very sturdy. (He was polite enough NOT to say, "You're a pretty large woman; you probably need a sturdier wheel."
09-22-2005, 01:36 PM
Veronica

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Originally Posted by Rakekay

Yes, the bike is new -- six weeks old. When I told my LBS that I thought I should replace the whole wheel rather than just the spoke, he concurred that it was a good idea and said the wheel that had come standard with that bike (Specialized Sequoia) is not very sturdy. (He was polite enough NOT to say, "You're a pretty large woman; you probably need a sturdier wheel."

Hmmm.... I know wheels have weight ratings. Too bad the LBS didn't suggest the upgrade at the time of purchase to say you some grief.

V.
09-22-2005, 03:09 PM
Rakekay

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Originally Posted by Veronica

Hmmm.... I know wheels have weight ratings. Too bad the LBS didn't suggest the upgrade at the time of purchase to say you some grief.

V.

Yeah, that would have been a big help to a newbie like me.

Oh well, all seems fine now. I rode 50 miles on it today with no spokes breaking. Keeping fingers crossed.
09-22-2005, 06:21 PM
bikerz

Rakekay - I am larger-sized cyclist, and I just replaced the stock wheels on my Specialized Sequoia last week. I broke one spoke after 800 miles or so, but the wheels felt like thay had too much flex in them. I'm glad I did, and I really like the stiffness and stability of my new wheels - I guess the stock wheels just aren't up to the job!

I agree with Veronica that the LBS should have considered that - I even mentioned it to them when I first went in my concern that the bike the sturdy enough for me.

But it's great you have new ones now - much safer!