KNee Over Pedal Spindle
Duppie said:
I have to ask: what does KNOPS mean?
notoriousDUG said:If you ride a lot it is worth it for just about anyone. Just taking a look at your knee extension and KNOPS position is a good start but no where enough to get you really comfortable on a bike.
Duppie said:Get-a-grip Cycles. The fitting was much more comprehensive than I expected. We talked about my needs, and he looked at my unique physical limitations.
He set up the bike how he believes will work for me, and talked about other actions I could take to improve my riding (things like improving my pedal stroke, stretching, etc.).
The bike feels comfortable, despite me being seated a lot more forward.
It is costly, but I think it was worth it for me.
Julie Hochstadter said:Where did you go if you don't mind sharing? Seems you are happy with your results.
Duppie said:Last night went I went for a professional bike fitting. My trusty steed was adjusted to include the new measurements.
This morning, my LHT all of a sudden felt like a speed demon. The wind in the back ay have helped too.
Both, Rich. Thanks for asking. More than 80 percent of the time I stop. Having a recumbent trike makes this a lot easier. I never get off the trike to take any shot you see on these pages.
Rich Evans said:
Really nice shots, Gene. You've probably been asked before, but do you stop and shoot these, or take 'em on the fly?
That would explain the elegant POV :) -- a bit like that from my Street Machine. Your route is prettier than mine to O'Hare, but I do get a "foresty" stretch or two.
rode 21 miles today
Had 5 layers on.
Feet got cold and water bottles froze.
cleared my sinuses out though and I could actually breath!
Yep. Had errands to run. (Time to get me some snowmobile gloves...)
I don't usually bitch about weather but going 12 miles into the 20mph north/west wind today was freaking brutal. Wore 2 pairs of socks and a large pair of gloves over a small pair of gloves and it worked out. After years of winter I figured out wearing 2 of each item of clothing usually works out. Three pairs of anything might be a little too hot even in subzero temps.
I couldn't ride today. 25 degrees plus the wind chill was too much. I struggle with frostbit in my fingers from a very drunken cold weather camping outing. What are the BEST gloves for riding? I don't like those lobster claws because I have trouble controlling my brakes with those.
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