One quick question about the frame size. The guy in Halfords said I needed a 20" frame and I am 6ft tall but with slightly shorter than average leg. With seat in lowest position I can stand on toes bent with ball of JUST touching the floor. Not sure if the frame is borderline too big and if next size down is better? I understood though that maybe bigger frame was better to allow larger pedal circle and straighter less bent knees. Would that make sense?
Obviously I'm not growing any more so is a frame that is JUST the right size better than stepping down a size and moving the seat up a bit?
I've done all the work for you now
I will do all except pedals, shoes and clothes. Might be a sane step too far to wear all the clobber while static in my garage! Missus thinks I'm nuts at the best of times.I hope you are going to provide a summary when all is complete
Training Machine
Bike
Cassette
Tools
Software
Screens
Pedals & Shoes
Clothing
etc. etc. etc.
All this talk of bikes and trainers prompted me to get back on mine in Zwift this morning... really enjoyed it, and a good 1hr 20 mins workout.
It’s definitely worth the effort getting it set up, and I still find it amazing how immersive it is... today I had planned to just do a gentle 60 mins ride, but found myself riding with a couple of other riders, and we paced each other up and over the King of the Mountain loop...
Basically, you want your seat height set so that when the heel of your foot is flat on the pedal you are comfy on your seat, then when you are clipped in to the pedals,
C you do it before you clip in. Sit on bike, roll pedal to south position, put heel on pedal, if leg bent, get off and raise seat, repeat until set. Then clip in, with your ankle movement this should give a safe stress less pedal stroke. If your hips are rolling your seat is too high[/QUOTE]I know 2/3 of sod all about bikes, but how can you tell if your heel is flat if you're clipped in (i.e. your ball is set on the pedal0/
Only curious!
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