Flashfozzy Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 This last weekend I rode the 70km Lido fast one and towards the end of the ride where we caught the 40km bunch there were more than 5 people who we passed, who's seat height or handle bar position was so bad they actually battled to ride the bike. there was even 1 guy in the front of the 40 batch who looked like he was riding a BMX his seat was so low. Its worrying that people give up the sport due to discomfort to quickly. Mostly due to bad bike Sizing or setup. If you see a person riding who's setup is very obviously wrong and hampering there riding ability / riding pleasure. Is it polite to offer some assistance in adjusting there bike to make it fit better?
GoLefty!! Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 No leave them . Cycling is over populated and some natural selection has to take place. If they make it through their first year on their own then step in.
iamStewart Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I tried to help a guy out once. His saddle was so low that he could hardly pedal. His response was quite aggressive, asking me "what do you even know?" And that he "preferred it low". Won't be offering help again.
DIPSLICK Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 its not that simple,i have had bike setups and guys come past and say hey bud......you to high just sayingnext oke you too low just saying,i say school fees help your mates who trust your opinion and bite your tongue when you see FAYBES on a small, its all he has got
KidCharlemagne Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Yup, have seen it a few times. Some welcome the help others take offence for some reason.
Cois Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 My fiancée also complained about the saddle killing her. So I stood back and behold, nose in the air. Tuned it a bit, and she has a happy sitter now...
Vetseun Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I tried to help a guy out once. His saddle was so low that he could hardly pedal. His response was quite aggressive, asking me "what do you even know?" And that he "preferred it low". Won't be offering help again.I also tried to help an oke that was suffering because his saddle was so frikken low, it looked painful. He told me to eff off. So I did
javadude Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I just point noobs to the ultimate bike setup website: http://slamthatstem.com
Wil6 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I also tried to help an oke that was suffering because his saddle was so frikken low, it looked painful. He told me to eff off. So I didJudging by your photo, I would have told you to f off too.
DIPSLICK Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Judging by your photo, I would have told you to f off too. i would listen if he can balance that body on that bike that set up must be superb
SilverRider Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I tried to help someone who is really not a newbie anymore this past holiday. I discreetly advised him to lower the tyre pressure of the MTB on the first off road venture. The response: What do you know? I was going to reply that 6 years of MTB races and lots of falls because of tyres being too hard was enough experience but also decided that this person should maybe find out the hard way (pun intended). Worst of it all is, this guy knows that I will give sound advice on stuff like this.
Plentipotential Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Best advice I ever got, "never give advice unless it's asked for".
BDF Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Best advice I ever got, "never give advice unless it's asked for".I trust you asked for advice on advice then? or something like that..
arendoog Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 The ladies are always very thankful if you help them ..The advice I have gotten from others have always been helpful .They only advice I don't listen to is a Cajees salesman
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