Thread: recumbent fit?
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Old May 11th 11, 05:38 AM posted to alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent
Kerry Montgomery
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"Tēm ShermĒnT °_°" " wrote in
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On 5/10/2011 6:53 PM, Kerry Montgomery wrote:
Hi all,
Have recently changed from an upright bike to a recumbent - what is the
rule
of thumb (rule of thigh?) for setting the seat-to-pedal distance?
Thanks,
Kerry


Heels flat on the pedals with your legs fully extended, or about a 20°
minimum knee bend when pedaling. Make sure you are fully back in the seat
when doing so.

You may also want to consider shorter than normal cranks and lower gearing
than you used on an upright. Doing "leg presses" uphill will quickly tire
out your muscles, and may lead to joint problems.

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Tēm ShermĒn - 42.435731,-83.985007
I am a vehicular cyclist.


Tom,
Thanks for the advice. Am sure I don't want to do "leg presses", as that
sounds like a recipe for joint problems.
I interpret "20° minimum knee bend when pedaling" to mean that my knee
should never come within 20° of becoming straight, yes?
Have been playing with the seat adjustment, and think I was at less than 20°
yesterday, but more than that today.
Thanks again,
Kerry


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