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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 07:10:47 -0700, Dan Daniel <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 20:56:07 +0800, Michael J. Klein ><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: > > >> >>Followup: After the new clamp on the stem, the height of the bar is >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. At any rate, things seem to be setup >>well. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. >> >>Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] >>Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC >>Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings >>--------------------------------------------- > >Sounds good except for the seat thing! Pretty important part of the >biking experience, isn't it? Seats shouldn't hurt. One would think! >Don't give up on a comfortable seat. It can be a difficult search but >it is worth it. When you are up for it, you might start a new thread >asking about seats, describing what is wrong with your present one, >etc. As with the stem/handlebar stuff, lots of experience floating >around here. Very true, thank you. Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On 02 Jul 2004 15:32:01 +0100 (BST), David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote: >Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. > >Have you considered one of the big sprung Brooks saddles like the B66/B67? >I just got a B67 for the stoker seat on a tandem... No, I haven't. I have no idea what is available here, and I haven't investigated it yet. I didn't want to change the seat until I've tried all the different. Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On 02 Jul 2004 15:32:01 +0100 (BST), David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote: >Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. > >Have you considered one of the big sprung Brooks saddles like the B66/B67? >I just got a B67 for the stoker seat on a tandem... No, I haven't. I have no idea what is available here, and I haven't investigated it yet. I didn't want to change the seat until I've tried all the different. Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On 02 Jul 2004 15:32:01 +0100 (BST), David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote: >Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. > >Have you considered one of the big sprung Brooks saddles like the B66/B67? >I just got a B67 for the stoker seat on a tandem... No, I haven't. I have no idea what is available here, and I haven't investigated it yet. I didn't want to change the seat until I've tried all the different. Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On 02 Jul 2004 15:32:01 +0100 (BST), David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote: >Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. > >Have you considered one of the big sprung Brooks saddles like the B66/B67? >I just got a B67 for the stoker seat on a tandem... No, I haven't. I have no idea what is available here, and I haven't investigated it yet. I didn't want to change the seat until I've tried all the different. Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On 02 Jul 2004 15:32:01 +0100 (BST), David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote: >Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote: >>very comfortable. After about 10 different iterations I have the seat >>to the point where it is the least uncomfortable, and I am not sure it >>will ever be really comfortable. I miss those big granny seats that >>old road bikes used to have. > >Have you considered one of the big sprung Brooks saddles like the B66/B67? >I just got a B67 for the stoker seat on a tandem... No, I haven't. I have no idea what is available here, and I haven't investigated it yet. I didn't want to change the seat until I've tried all the different. Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 23:07:28 GMT, "(Pete Cresswell)" <x@y.z> wrote: >RE/ >>Followup: After the new clamp on the stem, the height of the bar is >>very comfortable. > >Just out of curiosity: > >1) How far off the ground are the handlebar grips > >2) How far off the ground is the top of the saddle? Dunno Pete. I'll have to measure those when I get back home (traveling now). Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 23:07:28 GMT, "(Pete Cresswell)" <x@y.z> wrote: >RE/ >>Followup: After the new clamp on the stem, the height of the bar is >>very comfortable. > >Just out of curiosity: > >1) How far off the ground are the handlebar grips > >2) How far off the ground is the top of the saddle? Dunno Pete. I'll have to measure those when I get back home (traveling now). Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 23:07:28 GMT, "(Pete Cresswell)" <x@y.z> wrote: >RE/ >>Followup: After the new clamp on the stem, the height of the bar is >>very comfortable. > >Just out of curiosity: > >1) How far off the ground are the handlebar grips > >2) How far off the ground is the top of the saddle? Dunno Pete. I'll have to measure those when I get back home (traveling now). Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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07-05-2004, 04:16 AM
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| Re: MTB Handlebar Height On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 23:07:28 GMT, "(Pete Cresswell)" <x@y.z> wrote: >RE/ >>Followup: After the new clamp on the stem, the height of the bar is >>very comfortable. > >Just out of curiosity: > >1) How far off the ground are the handlebar grips > >2) How far off the ground is the top of the saddle? Dunno Pete. I'll have to measure those when I get back home (traveling now). Michael J. Klein [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings --------------------------------------------- |
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