165mm cranks were standard issue on bikes with 26" wheels. 165s did
not sit so well when fitted to bikes with 27" wheels because it puts the
seat up a further 5mm from the ground, making it that much more difficult
for a person with short legs or small feet from touching ground from a
seated. position. It was not uncommon for bikes with 28" wheels to have
175mm cranks, for the very same reason.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Simpson, Bob [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 10:30 AM
> To: 'OBC mailing list'
> Subject: RE: [obc] Difference in Ride on a Woman's Frame
>
>
> Certainly the bike dimensions have to be proportionate to your dimensions.
> I occasionally see women on bikes which have an obviously too long top
> tube.
> Of course this is not unique to women but to people with non average
> builds.
> I'm very surprised that manufacturers have taken so long to cater to this
> part of the population.
>
> I think that too many riders feel that they have to put up with whatever
> is
> available rather than try to get a proper fitting bike. Of course you
> have
> to pay extra for custom bikes and smaller wheels and tires have limited
> availability. These Treks look like great bikes and Cannondale, Marinoni
> and many other bike builders have 26" wheel bikes as well.
>
>
> Bob Simpson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 10:08 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [obc] Difference in Ride on a Woman's Frame
>
>
> I finally had the chance to try out a Trek WSD 2300. It is very
> difficult to find and test ride a small frame designed for women in this
> city.
>
> There were some things I expected out of nice performance road bike and
> there were other things that pleasantly surprised me.
>
> One, the overall fit was better. I was able to get on top of a harder
> gear much faster than I would normally be able to and maintain it. I
> certainly felt I was much more efficient while riding and it seemed like
> I was able to transfer more power to the pedal stroke.
>
> I am not to sure of the reasons why? -- Is it due to fact the crank
> length is 165 rather than 170 or the top tube is shorter or perhaps just
> the overall fit of the bike. Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mom on a Bike
>
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