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Another size issue thread

RobAMerc · 2008-06-26 12:57:52

Just a quick opinion on this guys. i read in a few spots that to know if a bike is a good fit for you the front axle should not be visible when your in normal riding stance and on the top bars. But a book I am reading suggests its when you on the drops? Could this be right? ( and is this why I am crippled with pain in my…

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26-06-2008 1:57pm

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RobAMerc

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Just a quick opinion on this guys.

i read in a few spots that to know if a bike is a good fit for you the front axle should not be visible when your in normal riding stance and on the top bars.

But a book I am reading suggests its when you on the drops?

Could this be right? ( and is this why I am crippled with pain in my upper back during a long ride and always the day after)

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#2 26-06-2008 2:19pm
paddyb

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when they were fitting my bike, i was on the hoods

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