I've heard great things about the Giant Cyprus step thru frame hooked to an Xtra. I know Tony from Michigan has had this setup for years and puts on 60 or...
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Paul Cone
paulcone
Jul 1, 2011 4:01 pm
We just got my girlfriend (also 5' 1") a Marin Olema stepthrough with the intent of adding an Xtracycle plus at least one kid in the future. It got the nod...
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Ross Evans
xtracycleinc
Jul 1, 2011 4:14 pm
Radish floor to step over height just over ~25.3 inches. The flat section at that height runs for 7 inches from the bend to the seatpost. Atlas Cargo floor to...
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Ed Wong
ewong_kaizen
Jul 1, 2011 4:15 pm
Im riding a Yuba these days. Im 5'6" and 30.5" inseam. The Yuba is NOT very step through friendly. I can do it but its not that conducive to it. That being...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jul 1, 2011 4:30 pm
Had another idea, suitable to a bike with disk brakes -- smaller wheels? Say, a 24", with a big apple or a little more, it might net you another inch. It ups...
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W N
wilnel2002
Jul 1, 2011 6:12 pm
I just measured my Sun Atlas, and i get a bit over 24 inches from ground to the apex of the frame's "x" (the low point of the front of the frame" - and 25 and...
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doreavc
Jul 1, 2011 7:21 pm
I love this list! All these ideas are extremely helpful. Hadn't thought of smaller wheels. I got a measurement of 24" to the lowest point on the Sun at the...
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Rich W
astronut1001
Jul 2, 2011 3:16 am
I KNOW this is off subject for the group but I enjoy watching! For those who enjoy watching bicycle racing, a reminder that the Tour de France starts tomorrow...
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michael kestner
kest918
Jul 2, 2011 2:10 pm
Thanks for the reminder and happy birthday, Rich. I watched the Tour religiously for some yrs until Floyd's fall from grace. I became so disappointed in all...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jul 2, 2011 7:26 pm
A couple of things: A Raleigh Venture 4.0 has a 20" step over, and disk tabs on the front wheel. I saw one at Harris. Not sure if he shock-fork has a lockout...
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Ed Wong
ewong_kaizen
Jul 3, 2011 4:13 pm
Note: if there are two pre schoolers on the rear deck, you can't tip the bike to mount a bike that has a high top tube; but yes, sweptback bars to make it...
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Rich W
astronut1001
Jul 3, 2011 9:53 pm
In my experience bar width is more important than the amount of sweepback for cargo or heavily loaded bike control. I like the wide flat bars that are on the...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jul 3, 2011 10:55 pm
I'm not sure that width matters so much. I've played with various bars, and I ended up using a pair that is really narrow (42cm) and they work fine for me....
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Jul 4, 2011 12:01 am
Somewhere on this list, another woman posted about outfitting her big dummy with smaller wheels because she was so short. I don't think she bothered with...
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soappedaler
Jul 4, 2011 3:33 pm
I'm 5' 3" and had a problem getting on and off my fully loaded Dummy until I got the rolling jackass kickstand. It was hard to press the buy now button because...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jul 4, 2011 3:42 pm
... What's the chain clearance like on the Rolling Jackass? One "issue" I've had with the kickback, has been a rubbing chain, if my front chainring was too...
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TIM_H
tim_h_49068
Jul 4, 2011 8:33 pm
... If your wife doesnt have a problem with body strength but her problem is strictly her height I may have a possible remedy(s).I have the Yuba Mundo and just...
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TIM_H
tim_h_49068
Jul 4, 2011 9:10 pm
... I wonder since the main difference between a Mens and Womens bike is the top frame tube if you could get with a professional welder and remove the top tube...
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Rich W
astronut1001
Jul 5, 2011 12:33 am
For a welded steel frame possibly but a older lugged frame uses different lugs in several positions between male and female versions that might cause a...
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soappedaler
Jul 5, 2011 1:44 pm
I have had no issues with the Rolling Jackass rubbing against any bike part, which is one reason I spent the extra money on th RJ. While researching the 2...
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doreavc
Jul 5, 2011 2:02 pm
... Even with a little step, which is kind of a cute idea, she'd still have to swing her leg over the back if I'm understanding you right, and *that's* what we...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Jul 5, 2011 3:53 pm
I am a little confused by this discussion. Does the bike have a stand over height that does not allow you to straddle the top tube with both feet on the...
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David Chase
dr2chase
Jul 5, 2011 3:58 pm
Dorea, Have you thought about a bakfiets-style bike instead? They're blessedly expensive, which is a problem, but I get the impression that they are more...
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TIM_H
tim_h_49068
Jul 5, 2011 11:51 pm
... Actually if you used the platform idea she wouldnt need to swing her leg near the children.She could instead put her foot first followed by her leg across...
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lectroid94521
Jul 6, 2011 3:51 pm
On stepping through generally, I have a hard time getting my leg over the top tube and my swoop tubed big dummmy has the scratches to prove it from my foot...
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neiltravers
Jul 7, 2011 11:07 am
Not sure I understand what you are describing there. If you mean you mount with your foot leading and the rest of the leg following then that would only be...
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David Dannenberg
djdannenberg
Jul 7, 2011 3:04 pm
We are talking about the same thing. I find it MUCH easier to keep the leg folded and step over than to swing around....
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doreavc
Jul 8, 2011 5:28 pm
I've lost track a bit, but if this question is directed at me David, yes, this is exactly how we both mount the bike, and yes, the standover height is such...
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jparks781
Jul 9, 2011 3:57 pm
David, what rim was that? what tire pressure range do you try to maintain? how many miles approx.? was it on your Dummy? Did you move it from your previous X...
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gear.head@...
gear.head...
Jul 9, 2011 6:25 pm
I have actually seen that happen just from fatigue. Two in fact; the riders were in the 175-195 lb range who ride a lot. There is other factors that can...
