Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 12:48pm
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Just tipped that on it's back, and it does look rather comfortable that way round
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Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 1:12pm
Full mudguards, good to see...
Just tipped that on it's back, and it does look rather comfortable that way round
Just tipped that on it's back, and it does look rather comfortable that way round
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 1:37pm
Hi,
And the rain runs down your trouserlegs into your pants
[XAP]Bob wrote:Full mudguards, good to see...
Just tipped that on it's back, and it does look rather comfortable that way round
And the rain runs down your trouserlegs into your pants
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 2:15pm
Oops! This should have posted this in the "Technical" section 
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 2:35pm
deliquium (and others): any guess at head angle - this could give me the top tube length I'm looking for ...
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 5:12pm
horizon wrote:deliquium (and others): any guess at head angle - this could give me the top tube length I'm looking for ...
Using the measure tool in Photoshop, I get a 67º head angle! 73º Seat tube
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 6:36pm
deliquium wrote:horizon wrote:deliquium (and others): any guess at head angle - this could give me the top tube length I'm looking for ...
Using the measure tool in Photoshop, I get a 67º head angle! 73º Seat tube
Sounds like the bike for me - I just need to dig out the breeches and tweed jacket ...
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 6:55pm
horizon wrote:deliquium wrote:horizon wrote:deliquium (and others): any guess at head angle - this could give me the top tube length I'm looking for ...
Using the measure tool in Photoshop, I get a 67º head angle! 73º Seat tube
Sounds like the bike for me - I just need to dig out the breeches and tweed jacket ...
I've just put some "North Road" handlebars on a 72º parallel 1982 Raleigh Record Ace that is too large for me (standover height could be a problem in an emergency!) combined with a 150mm! quill stem - initial 35 mile ride had me in paroxysms of pleasure.
Hands much nearer than anything modern or "conventional". But a distinct relaxation in upper body - no noticeable elbow issues. Also the ability to duck down low, as if one was "on the drops", knees popping up between the elbows.
Next experiment is to try a shorter stem and suck it and see? Bit like the illustration originally posted.
Basically it's fun riding bikes and realising IT IS fun and we are bendy people who can sometimes surprise ourselves?
Re: Riding Position Redux
Posted: 13 Dec 2013, 11:10pm
You'll be shelling out on tip to toe tweed next