Re: [ST] RE: (ST) RE: st-digest V2001 #729 Saddle Gel

[Tom Emberson <ate_st@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, STeve Duncan wrote:

> 
> Ahhhh, the joys of being "Freddie Spencer" sized. I am 5'7", 175 lb and a 
> 28" inseam.  I ride my perfectly fitting Sprint-ST, 12 to 16 hour days, many 
> times not stopping except to fill up (200-225 miles).  I regularly ride 700 
> to 900 mile days, sometimes 7 to 10 days at a stretch.  I never feel 
> anything but your average fatigue, and am usually ready to "party down" at 
> the end of the day.  Seat is comfortable once it was broken in, of course I 
> do wear bicycle shorts (padded) and have the ZG-ST screen and Gen-Mars.  
> This bike could not fit me better if it had been custom made.
> 
> The only change I would make ergonomically, would be lowering the seat 
> height about 1 1/2 inches.  But that only comes into play when I stop, I 
> don't like to do that for very often.

Ah, but if the seat was lower then either a) the pegs would have to be lowered
to match, thus less ground clearance, or b) your legs would be more bent,
thus possibly causing more fatigue etc.

As far as this weekend, I am going down town friday fairly early,
meeting a friend at Peroit Systems (635/75) around 3:30 then going to
head down to the West End or such for a bite to eat then hit the show.
First stop will be the Gerbing booth. Plans are still tenative, but
closing in. Do you want to catch up with us down in the West End?

As far as Saturday goes, whats the plan??? When are people meeting?


Tom


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 Thomas Emberson
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 sold: '98 ZX6e, '99 ZX9r, '95 EX500
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