Definitely all makes sense. I think in this case, the crank arm is really
just too long for my leg length and the bike. I've never been scared with
the pedal strikes because they've been at slow speeds, but it's pretty
silly.
Going to move over to the Sugino XD2 triple in 170mm and will rep
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Just a few comments on pedal strike.
As others have mentioned, it is scarey as all get out when it happens. I
would encourage you though that it's not inherently catastrophic. The
momentum you and the bike possess when moving forward is pretty
significant, and
Just my two cents. First I once pedaled a turn aggressively and it was the
second scariest moment I've ever had on a bicycle, I usually as others have
already stated have my lean side pedal up. I also agree with contacting
Mark at Rivendell regarding BB sizing, though I think you can save some
I have a 61cm Bleriot with Hetre tyres and fenders and the tyres
definitely improved the ride.
John
On 21/01/2013 1:40 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote:
On Mon, 2013-01-21 at 13:20 -0800, Dave wrote:
bleriot can fit hetres I believe,
Joan's definitely does. Bleriot is essentially the same as Saluk
The best bet for mounting XD2s on a Bleriot is to contact Rivendell for BB
length. Mark's email is m...@rivbike.com. He'll know what a Bleriot runs.
On the topic of pedal strike, I can't remember the last time I did that. I
either coast through with inside pedal up, or carve the turn with a ver
On Mon, 2013-01-21 at 13:20 -0800, Dave wrote:
> bleriot can fit hetres I believe,
Joan's definitely does. Bleriot is essentially the same as Saluki, and
mine fit Hetres.
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