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[TheSignGuy]

Yes Ladies &gentlemen it's been ages since I posted on here.


Let's get down to business,


My wife's 3 year old rig which has not not ever been started due to PTSD by me from an old accident back in 2018 has made me side track.



Anyway I have a question about cranks."


Yes I have developed a lot of skills since then, yes I have built and sold rigs, but something about my wife's safety really conks me in the head.


No I'm no longer a daily or street rider, (can't trust these drivers out here rain sleet or snow in any vehicle.)


The cranks are way too short, what would you recommend to get more pedal off line speed/more throw per pedal.



Another thing is I need to add in at least 20 lbs of front end weight just to make sure that the front end stays on the ground.


Should I use an off set seat post to balance it off this is not a daily or track rig just a simple beach, he haw bonding time rig.


It's the black bike as well

Comment below thanks

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

As far as getting better pedal efficacy a 3 or 5 speed IGH would be your best bet. As for keeping the front wheel down on the ground, a taller sissy bar and raising the rear of the seat so that your body goes from a recumbent position to more of an upright position.

 

[TheSignGuy]

As far as getting better pedal efficacy a 3 or 5 speed IGH would be your best bet. As for keeping the front wheel down on the ground, a taller sissy bar and raising the rear of the seat so that your body goes from a recumbent position to more of an upright position.

You got a point but how would one determine proper bar seat/bar height

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

You got a point but how would one determine proper bar seat/bar height

The level part of the seat can only be slightly higher in the back. Dip the front of the seat a little below level. If the front is too low you'll feel like you're sliding forward.

You could also tilt the handlebars towards the front wheel more so that you lean more forward.

 

[TheSignGuy]

The level part of the seat can only be slightly higher in the back. Dip the front of the seat a little below level. If the front is too low you'll feel like you're sliding forward.

You could also tilt the handlebars towards the front wheel more so that you lean more forward.

For the record I want to say I really like your name you sound like a fire person to play a first person shooter with if a bomb was about to go off get sidewinder Jerry up in here light em up real quick


Since this photo was taken I've actually reworked it a little bit and I got a better looking photo for you guys

I will have to find it though I had to deal with some Uber stuff this morning

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

For the record I want to say I really like your name you sound like a fire person to play a first person shooter with if a bomb was about to go off get sidewinder Jerry up in here light em up real quick


Since this photo was taken I've actually reworked it a little bit and I got a better looking photo for you guys

I will have to find it though I had to deal with some Uber stuff this morning

On my Schwinn Sidewinder bicycle it is designed for someone up to 5'10" tall. I'm 6'2" tall. Therefore I raised the handlebar height 7" so that I ride in more of an upright position instead of a tripod position.