Hi to all.
The last few nights I've started to notice that my bike just doesn't feel as good ( comfortable) as it used to on a long ride out. Tonight whilst riding i have been trying to pin point what the problem may be and I've come to the conclusion my legs don't seem to stretch out enough whilst pedaling. I'm only talking by a small amount but enough for me to notice.
So I've either started growing ( unlikely at my tender age) or the seat post has slipped into the post slightly. As it happens i also thought this unlikely as the post clamp is pretty tight but after studying some older pictures of my bike last year and 2000 miles younger i can physically see that the post has slowly sunk into the frame over the months. After undoing the clamp i was surprised to see it had dropped by 3/4 " because i made a mark on the post last year for a reference.
We all check for the normal visual signs of wear and tear such as wheels etc but often we forget things that can move very slightly over the months like seat posts and bars. I wouldn't of noticed, if it wasn't for studying some old photos of my bike.
All the best
Johnny
The last few nights I've started to notice that my bike just doesn't feel as good ( comfortable) as it used to on a long ride out. Tonight whilst riding i have been trying to pin point what the problem may be and I've come to the conclusion my legs don't seem to stretch out enough whilst pedaling. I'm only talking by a small amount but enough for me to notice.
So I've either started growing ( unlikely at my tender age) or the seat post has slipped into the post slightly. As it happens i also thought this unlikely as the post clamp is pretty tight but after studying some older pictures of my bike last year and 2000 miles younger i can physically see that the post has slowly sunk into the frame over the months. After undoing the clamp i was surprised to see it had dropped by 3/4 " because i made a mark on the post last year for a reference.
We all check for the normal visual signs of wear and tear such as wheels etc but often we forget things that can move very slightly over the months like seat posts and bars. I wouldn't of noticed, if it wasn't for studying some old photos of my bike.
All the best
Johnny
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