I need longer legs - any ideas?

Roger_This

It's a well-established fact that the higher the seatpost, the cooler you look. Unfortunately, I have a long back and short legs, so I have to keep the seatpost well low.

Should I use wooden blocks on the pedals? Could I still use cleats? Would the blocks interfere with the aerodynamics of the bike?

Thanks,

Rog.

whyamihere

I'd suggest modifying a medieval style torture rack so that it only operates on your legs. Must be worth a few inches.

Roger_This

Blimey that was quick. I wonder what the average frequency of posts is on this place...

Actually, I was looking for a solution that involved Victoria Pendleton, if at all possible.

whyamihere

VP could be persuaded into operating the rack while wearing a dominatrix costume possibly?

Note: I've been watching Family Guy, as seen here:


I can only apologise.

sparrowlegs78

I've got a 36" inside leg measurement..so you can have a couple of inches off my legs

Roger_This

'VP could be persuaded into operating the rack while wearing a dominatrix costume possibly?'

Isn't it amazing? Iit's the old 'six degrees of separation' thing - someboby knows somebody who knows exactly what the answer is.

Now, who knows Vicky?

SteveR_100Milers

Roger_This wrote:

It's a well-established fact that the higher the seatpost, the cooler you look. Unfortunately, I have a long back and short legs, so I have to keep the seatpost well low.

Should I use wooden blocks on the pedals? Could I still use cleats? Would the blocks interfere with the aerodynamics of the bike?

Thanks,

Rog.

Says who? Anyway I disagree, there is an optimum, and its more about the difference in height between the bars and the saddle. In order to get a nice flat back (i.e. aesthetically correct race position) then the seatpost is going to fairly extended in order to be the required height above the bars. Too high however, and it simply looks like an ill fitting pair of trousers....