There's another possible answer why the seat height is so low... it's just too low? I wouldn't think a LBS would let you out of the shop that way, but you see SO many people riding with their knees up around their waist, that you just never know.
When you're riding - or sitting on the saddle on a trainer or leaning against the wall with both feet on the pedals - how much is your knee bent at the bottom of the pedal stroke? It should be a little, but not much.
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06-05-2008, 06:36 AM #1
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06-05-2008, 07:02 AM #2
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When I bought my 7.2 I had a sore neck and shoulders after the first ride.
Like you, I considered raising the handlebars. After more riding and being aware of my posture I'm fine.
I love this bike.
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06-05-2008, 09:02 AM #3
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Hi. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions. I went to another bike store and talked to someone, and I think what I might do it to change out the handlebar stem (which is currently a 100mm length). So, maybe going to something like an 80mm will help with the reach issue. Besides that, I love the bike! (Oh, and the seat post is really out an inch if you include the reflector).
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