How did you find (or are still searching for) "the one [bicycle]"?

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How did you discover you had long femurs? Long in general or long for your height?

What Emily said. I was told I have long femurs when I used to ride horses. Apparently (and it's not something I ever noticed) I look good on a horse and I would have made a great dressage rider because of my long legs and long thighs. Not so great for jumping, which is what I was into.

As for bikes, I didn't get into the angles and all because I haven't taken the time to figure it all out. But I do know it's important for the knees to be above the pedal spindle. I'm very relaxed when I ride, probably due in part to my decades of riding and watching professional racers, but also because my bike fits so well.

Here's a photo of a pro rider with excellent position on the bike. He has long femurs, too.

http://www2.trainingbible.com/joesbl...voight-of.html