cyclenutnz wrote:
DrAlexHarrison wrote:
It doesn't seem reasonable to allow +2cm reach for very tall folks, while also giving +2cm hand height. The maxed out positions of each height category result in materially different joint angles being allowed.
This is the problem with a step function rule
It wouldn't be hard to have an easy to implement rule that scales. As it is, all they've done is remove the massive step in what I'm allowed (193cm) compared to my brother (188cm)
The height change deals with the fact that they have a 15deg max pad tilt rule, but a tall rider can't get their extensions anywhere near the same angle within 10cm.
I sent them data about this a couple of years ago when they asked for armrest dimensions, but the response is, as usual, slow and poorly thought out
One thing that I haven’t seen any mention of… especially for the bigger riders with the new height freedoms, I’m assuming the highest part of the shifter/extension still needs to be lower than than nose of the saddle? I watched a UHC rider throw a massive fit at the Tour of the Gila and had to ride his road bike because the extensions where higher than his saddle was. 😂
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Ohio_Roadie: Jun 25, 22 14:22