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Sspokewrench reacted to jabberwocky's post in the thread Fancy seatpost for more saddle angle adjustment? with
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Ebikes can really hide a lot of crimes, bike-fit wise. I've seen some truly bizarre saddle/stem decisions made by ebike riders. Its... -
Sspokewrench reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Fancy seatpost for more saddle angle adjustment? with Like.
I fitted a guy last week who came in with his saddle tipped down about 20 degrees. He had one of those steerer extender things on top of...
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Sspokewrench replied to the thread Fancy seatpost for more saddle angle adjustment?.Sold! Some of those who complained that it broke submitted photos showing the seat clamped out at the end. The manufacturer says that's...
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SThis one had a heavy and unsupported direct drive rear hub motor. The rear takes a lot of weight. I replaced it with a extra-strong Yuba...
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SI'm still waiting for EBR to review this one:
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SRecumbent, this is why I wouldn't ride one I know what I want to be "seen" on in traffic Now consider this thing on a 6' wide country...
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Sspokewrench reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Fancy seatpost for more saddle angle adjustment? with Like.
An older post, but if you're looking to get a greater range of seat angle adjustment, you might try one of these...
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Sspokewrench reacted to John Bowman's post in the thread Who's ebike riding could ALL be done on a regular bike? with Like.
Actually, I have always done at least 80% on an acoustic bike. Commuting, fitness, recreation, touring rides acoustic. Only use the e...
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SDid the homicidal boy survive the incident?
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Sspokewrench replied to the thread Which brake first?.Now you're talking! The seat clamp appears to be about 12" behind the crank and 28" behind the handgrips. With the seat that far back...
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SI'll bet you would like this 2007 Crossroads. The saddle is high because it was in the stand.
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Sspokewrench replied to the thread Which brake first?.I wouldn't buy a bike like that. The seat is almost over the pedals and the bars are way too low.
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SIn 2019 the Specialized Creo came out. I took one from work home for the weekend to test it. My neighbor saw it and wanted to try it at...
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Sspokewrench replied to the thread Which brake first?.In 1970, BMW motorcycles switched to Porsche brake linings, which they said wouldn't fade. I discovered that they would absorb moisture...
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Sspokewrench replied to the thread Which brake first?.I went over the bars in October, 1961. I'd just paid top dollar for a Raleigh that was outwardly decrepit. As I rode home, a homicidal...