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Giant TCR advanced ( 2016 ) Carbon Seatpost
I have been considering making a foray into road bikes and ended up picking up a pretty pristine Giant TCR advanced 2016 bike for a bargain. I bought a size M and ended up figuring out that I actually ...
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Has anyone experience in using a Thomson Elite Setback Seatpost in the forward position?
Background: 54cm Cervelo R5 2013 with original UO Carbon seatpost. Seat is set as forward as possible and I'm using a shorter handle stem.
Problem: Bike fitter stated I've got the body of someone 5'4&...
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Saddle Position
I am a newbie to biking. I got my bike fitted in a local bike shop. I feel comfortable riding it. However, I feel (by looking at it) that the saddle is fitted way too back. It looks as if the back ...
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Is my dropper post too long?
I got a bicycle with a dropper post. As you know, there is currently a bicycle shortage, which is why I ended up getting it online instead of in a local shop (none of which had in stock what I was ...
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Advantages with longer seatpost in the seat tube?
I am about to buy a new seatpost and I am wondering what's the ideal length. The one I have now is 33cm long, even though it only sticks out of 10cm from the frame (measured from the seat collar to ...
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Seatpost clamp sizing issues?
I have a carbon bike frame that has a seat post with diameter of 31.6mm and i got a clamp that said 34.9mm but it doesn't fit on the frame (too small). There is no manufacturer details outside of the ...
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Is there more than one ideal seat post height based on type of riding?
Assuming one has the correct frame size for one's height, can there be more than one perfect seat post height for the type of riding? I usually ride only in the city with traffic and less than 3 miles ...
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How to work around a high seatpost?
So I bought this old bike but realized that its seatpost is stuck and high. When I ride I feel uncomfortable because it's slightly too high for me. Also I realized that it's really difficult to fix ...
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How to calculate bike stand-over height using frameset geometry and wheel radius?
While it's best to buy through fitting a bike in store, it's not always possible (discussed here).
On some websites, the stand-over height of a bike may not be listed as part of the specifications.
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Adjusting saddle angle on a road bike (drop bars)
I'll preface this by saying that I've been a mountain biker for over a decade, including XC racing for a couple years. I've never had a hard time adjusting the saddle angle (tilt forward or back) on ...
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How to adjust seat saddle and saddle position for knee pain?
I understand that a seat too high can cause:
hips rocking trying to extend to pedals
pain in the back of the knee
And that a seat too low can cause:
can't fully extend legs
pain in front of the ...
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