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bmxben Added a reply to How Much Reach is Too Much Reach?
8/1/2019 5:07pm For what it’s worth, I refer to both reach and effective top tube dimensions when evaluating fit. Effective top tube is how I perceive my peddling ‘reach’ based on seated riding. The actual reach measurement is my saddle dropped descending ‘reach’ which for me, determines how roomy the bike feels in downhill and tech runs. Effective top tube length takes...
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bmxben Added a reply to How Much Reach is Too Much Reach?
5/14/2018 5:16am Your comment on timing is really useful. I've found I had to use the dropper post to corner as well on longer bikes. I'm only a tad taller with a similar wide ape-index. I've found that about a 445mm reach is good for a nimble feeling, yet good climbing all rounder, ride with a 40mm - 50mm stem. The problem...
bmxben Added a reply to How Much Reach is Too Much Reach?
5/14/2018 1:14am Has anyone who posted on this thread now moved towards a longer reach as indicated in ongoing trend towards longer bikes? Also, how much emphasis do you place on the seated Effective Top Tube dimension when considering reach for long hill climbs?
bmxben Added a comment about feature Duncan Riffle's Downieville-winning Santa Cruz Tallboy with SRAM Eagle
6/5/2017 3:33am
How do I get a MS tuned Monach shock like Duncan. All the models I see for sale here in UK are MM. Is it something. I can tune myself at home, if so how?
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