[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread Matt Beebe
Well of course there will be exceptions, but yes, you are all freaks. On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:42:33 AM UTC-4, rob markwardt wrote: 'I'd echo what others have said, that is you are supposed to dismount when stopped. I must be a freak. I'll dismount for a long light but for the

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread Shoji Takahashi
Not a freak, Rob. Many cyclers in Beantown are tip toers at stop lights. (Many also dismount, many also track stand.) I'll usually tip toe except at the really long red lights. On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:42:33 AM UTC-4, rob markwardt wrote: 'I'd echo what others have said, that is you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread Peter Morgano
I find every year that goes by I can tip toe less and less though, by the end of the summer I will be more stretched out but for now it can lead to some over extension of my calves. I just lowered the seat half an inch until it feels better. If I go for a longer ride I will raise it again. Not the

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread bobish
Another tip toer here. Back on topic, I wouldn't alter my crank length for this purpose. If you decide to try it, be mindful of any new pains creeping in slowly—especially in the knees. Perry -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group.

Re: [RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-05-01 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Odd -- but then we all are. I instinctively and without any thought or planning whatsoever have always unclipped/slipped foot from right strap, and slid forward off the saddle to stand over the top tube with left food and pedal at 10 or 11 am position -- at least, when I am not trying to do a

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-04-30 Thread KenP
I've tried 3 sizes of Riv's Sugino cranks on my 54cm Saluki. The 65 the 72.? and the 75? And yes, it does lower the seat. The pedalling difference can be felt. The smallest feels like rolling a ball of string, the longest like rowing. I settled with the middle size. I also changed the

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-04-30 Thread rob markwardt
'I'd echo what others have said, that is you are supposed to dismount when stopped. I must be a freak. I'll dismount for a long light but for the quickies I'm a tip-toer from the saddle...always thought it was pretty easy. I think I like my saddle a little lower than some but nothing

[RBW] Re: Crank Length Question

2013-04-30 Thread rob markwardt
Here's a pic from level ground...(me trying to redo one of those old Paramount ads from the early 70's..minus the hot chicks). http://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/7516014890/in/set-72057594068748083 On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:42:33 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: 'I'd echo what others