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Old 07-07-2004, 07:51 AM   #271 (permalink)
David Damerell
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote:
>>Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>><[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> wrote:
>>>>Michael J. Klein <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>>>>Oh, excuse me "saddle." lol
>>>>I'm not sure what is amusing about using the correct terminology. Do you
>>>>also laugh at horse riders who refer to what they sit on as "saddles"?
>>>I'm not sure why you asked this question.

>>Because I want to know why you wrote what you did.

>The answer is - a guy can't even correct himself with a lighthearted
>chuckle without someone taking offense or questioning the movitation.


Oh, I see. I misunderstood it as a laugh at the expense of people who use
the correct terminology; I had not yet seen any posts from you where you
used the word "saddle" yourself.

>Now, regarding your answer - I believe that you just want to pick a
>fight,


If I want to pick a fight I'll call you a nasty name.
--
David Damerell <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].uk> Kill the tomato!
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:20 PM   #272 (permalink)
H. Morgan
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman
<tsherman@qconline.com> wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.



Dunno why I never picked up on the 'cumbant possibility. Hats off,
Tom. I like your bike.
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:20 PM   #273 (permalink)
H. Morgan
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman
<tsherman@qconline.com> wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.



Dunno why I never picked up on the 'cumbant possibility. Hats off,
Tom. I like your bike.
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:20 PM   #274 (permalink)
H. Morgan
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman
<tsherman@qconline.com> wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.



Dunno why I never picked up on the 'cumbant possibility. Hats off,
Tom. I like your bike.
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:20 PM   #275 (permalink)
H. Morgan
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman
<tsherman@qconline.com> wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.



Dunno why I never picked up on the 'cumbant possibility. Hats off,
Tom. I like your bike.
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:20 PM   #276 (permalink)
H. Morgan
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman
<tsherman@qconline.com> wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.



Dunno why I never picked up on the 'cumbant possibility. Hats off,
Tom. I like your bike.
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Old 07-07-2004, 01:37 PM   #277 (permalink)
Badger_South
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman <tsherman@qconline.com>
wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.


Looking at the chain alone sends me in to paroxysm of, uh something. Fear,
mirth, disbelief all spring to mind. ;-D Still pretty cool.

-B


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Old 07-07-2004, 01:37 PM   #278 (permalink)
Badger_South
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman <tsherman@qconline.com>
wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.


Looking at the chain alone sends me in to paroxysm of, uh something. Fear,
mirth, disbelief all spring to mind. ;-D Still pretty cool.

-B


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Old 07-07-2004, 01:37 PM   #279 (permalink)
Badger_South
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman <tsherman@qconline.com>
wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.


Looking at the chain alone sends me in to paroxysm of, uh something. Fear,
mirth, disbelief all spring to mind. ;-D Still pretty cool.

-B


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Old 07-07-2004, 01:37 PM   #280 (permalink)
Badger_South
 
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Re: MTB Handlebar Height

On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 04:30:18 -0500, Tom Sherman <tsherman@qconline.com>
wrote:

>H. Morgan wrote:
>
>> ...
>>>As my position becomes more "aero", I put less weight on the seat base
>>>and more on the seat back. For what it is worth, my handlebars are
>>>about 38-cm (15") above the seat.

>>
>>
>> I'd like to see a photo of that aero position.

>
>Here is a picture of the bike (I like to post it as it causes disbelief
>in the minds of many upright riders. ).
><http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.


Looking at the chain alone sends me in to paroxysm of, uh something. Fear,
mirth, disbelief all spring to mind. ;-D Still pretty cool.

-B


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