Gear for little people

[Kathi]

Adjusting the "play" in you brakes makes a difference also. It drives the mechanics nuts.

http://www.slb-coaching.com/training...tion.asp?Id=57

[Eden]

Adjusting the "play" in you brakes makes a difference also. It drives the mechanics nuts.

http://www.slb-coaching.com/training...tion.asp?Id=57

I do this too, though I'm mostly my own mechanic these days so it doesn't drive me nuts.... I keep them a little loose 1. so that if I startle in a race and unconsciously squeeze the brakes a little I'm not actually braking and 2. so that I can actually have the brake levers in a bit on a steep descent (thereby allowing me to have my hands fully around them and ready to brake) without actually braking.
They are not so loose as to be dangerous. I have plenty of braking power, its just that they are not in so close that the tiniest movement throws the brakes full on.

[TripleGem]

Great ideas ladies! Thanks so much. I've asked my awesome bike maker (www.rideoctober.com) to look at your ideas so we can try a few things. I really appreciate your responses. I'll try to post when it all gets settled so you know what the results are.

BTW, I am a little person, not a Little Person. And I'm not that little at all, which is why it's so frustrating. I can't imagine how frustrating it is for Little People. Power to the people (little and Little)!

[NadiaMac]

In response to an earlier post: I have the deda for girls (in 36) and the bars are a more traditional shape. Definitely not ergo or "anatomical". I find them quite comfortable, except that I need 39 cm bars so have switched to a set of extremely short reach elf bars.

[Andrea]

Zipp sponsors my team! (Team Kenda Tire)

[SouthernBelle]

Zipp sponsors my team! (Team Kenda Tire)

Andrea, are you going to be at either the TBRA TT Championship or the Allanti Classic? Both short rides from my house.

[Andrea]

Andrea, are you going to be at either the TBRA TT Championship or the Allanti Classic? Both short rides from my house.

Both! Though I may only go to the Allanti RR (state championship). The crit for that one is uber-lame! Also, funds are a little thin this month because I just dropped some $$ on a new TT bike!

[TripleGem]

Great ideas ladies! Thanks so much. I've asked my awesome bike maker (www.rideoctober.com) to look at your ideas so we can try a few things. I really appreciate your responses. I'll try to post when it all gets settled so you know what the results are.

BTW, I am a little person, not a Little Person. And I'm not that little at all, which is why it's so frustrating. I can't imagine how frustrating it is for Little People. Power to the people (little and Little)!

So, we went with a 38 cm Ritchey WCS Carbon Evolution SL with 132mm drop and 75mm reach. I'm excited to see how it feels. The bummer, my bike got selected to be shown in the Edge Composites booth at Interbike next week. I won't get to ride her until October! (she's got a temporary Edge handlebar now)

You can see her here though...http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php...3847712&ref=mf

[fidlfreek]

WOWOWOW

If anybody hasn't checked out how her custom bike turned out you really should. It is ridiculously hot!

If my Look turns out 1/2 as great I'll be happy...