Okay -- so I've finally confirmed with help of Jim M that my current bike (Speedmax SLX slide medium) is too short for me. We've gotten it to "fit" with a longer stem and some extra brackets to move the pads further forward, but the result is my elbows are literately in front of my front wheel's hub and the bike handles like a forklift (bad!).
I need a LONG bike, so that I can accommodate my long torso/arms and short legs. I'm still waiting for Jim to send me my fit report, but I think we're looking at around 500-520mm of reach, 600-620mm of pad stack (could probably go lower).
Here is my old fit thread: https://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0too%20high#p6964186
What are the longest bikes out there right now? Price doesn't matter. I'd kind of prefer to stick with rim brakes because they're easier to live with and I feel more comfortable servicing them myself, but that's secondary to my top three criteria.
Criteria are 1) fit, 2) handling, 3) travels well
Update: Got my fit sheet. My exact numbers are: 550 reach (to middle of pad, 510 to back of pad), 640 stack. Saddle height 810.
I need a LONG bike, so that I can accommodate my long torso/arms and short legs. I'm still waiting for Jim to send me my fit report, but I think we're looking at around 500-520mm of reach, 600-620mm of pad stack (could probably go lower).
Here is my old fit thread: https://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0too%20high#p6964186
What are the longest bikes out there right now? Price doesn't matter. I'd kind of prefer to stick with rim brakes because they're easier to live with and I feel more comfortable servicing them myself, but that's secondary to my top three criteria.
Criteria are 1) fit, 2) handling, 3) travels well
Update: Got my fit sheet. My exact numbers are: 550 reach (to middle of pad, 510 to back of pad), 640 stack. Saddle height 810.
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wintershade: Oct 19, 19 8:25