First ride on the Jamis!

[laura*]

Getting started was a B*t*h, and my saddle is still much too low but I've been told to leave it where it is and one of the first things we will address at the clinic is how to start up the bike - between the higher BB + rear suspension it is going to be significantly higher than my other bikes.

The "optimal" saddle height for a MTB is typically lower than for a road bike. The saddle needs to be lower so that the rider can get out of saddle for climbs, descents, and so on.

Some MTB'ers want to adjust the saddle height so often that there are seatposts whose height is adjustable from a control on the handlebars.

hmmmm Ms. Ram

Wouldn't it be Mr Ram, or Ms Ewe?