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Feb 2016
10:47pm, 1 Feb 2016
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cathrobinson
My simple calculation would be find out where the minimum insertion point is, measure that distance from the and and make sure you'd still have that beneath the clamp - I reckon you'd be more than safe as it would have been calculated with more leverage force than you'll create with a shorter post (I'm not a mechanic or an engineer though so might be talking utter bollox..)
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Feb 2016
8:11am, 2 Feb 2016
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eL Bee!
I would do what Cath says, and add an extra cm or so in case you need upwardly adjustment!
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Feb 2016
1:21pm, 2 Feb 2016
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richmac
Ok I should shifft this to the 'for dummies' thread, where does one find the minimum insertion point??? I'm not likely to grow am i el Bee!!! |
Feb 2016
1:48pm, 2 Feb 2016
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stuart little
It'll be marked on the post as a line. Take the post out, and it should be fairly obvious
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Feb 2016
2:31pm, 2 Feb 2016
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cathrobinson
EL Bee! Made a great point on leaving a bit of wiggle room. You might not grow, but you might find that you can tolerate a slightly higher seat / gain more power, etc. Unless you've already had some kind of bike fit and know exactly what your optimum seat height measurement should be...
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Feb 2016
2:42pm, 2 Feb 2016
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R4R
Not sure whether I'm looking forward to, or dreading my bike ride in the morning ... teamafricarising.org
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Feb 2016
2:53pm, 2 Feb 2016
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eL Bee!
R4R - I'd look forward to it.... 
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Feb 2016
5:21pm, 2 Feb 2016
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richmac
R4R Both !!! Good luck |
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Feb 2016
9:04pm, 2 Feb 2016
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richmac
Thanks for the tips on the seat post guys will have a gander tomorrow
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Feb 2016
8:14pm, 3 Feb 2016
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R4R
Mission accomplished: 42 miles with the legendary Rafiki Uwimana - 900 metres ascent in temperatures approaching 30 deg http://www.fetcheveryone.com/routes-view.php?id=1753502 |
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