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Jan Tore

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  1. Setup: Echo Control 09 long frame, TR brake clamps, K810 chain.

    So, when the chain is set up perfectly, the rim is too far out for the brakes to be lined up with the grinded edge. So with the brake clamps adjusted all the way down, half of the pads are on the edge, and the other half is on the tire..

    This was okay in the beginning, when 80% of the pads were on the rim, but now, when the chain has streched a bit, it's not possible to line up properly. I know a half link would help, but I don't want one, as they weaken the chain.

    Is this a matter of the brake mounts that are welded too high? Or is it something else?

    - Jan Tore

  2. Well, I got my first bike about one year ago. I've been riding different bikes all of my life, so I soon felt comfortable riding the long, stretchy bike.

    Took me a week or two to get the pedal kicks going, and that's really when the fun begins. I feel it's very important to feel comfortable on the bike. Everything works out better then.

    If you go angry after failing several times, nothing will come, and you'll just grow tired.

    In the end though, everyone progresses differently. The guy I'm riding with, who learned me the basics, I've passed by miles now. But that's much because he's a pussy :giggle:

  3. It's quite impossible for us to say what frame with fit your body type, and ride style. If you're into Natural, you'll benefit from a short frame, because it's easier to control and throw around. For TGS, a longer frame will allow you to go higher.

    The stem and handlebar angle will also greatly affect the feel of your bike. Took me three tries before I found a fitting combo.

  4. sneeep.

    I'd easily go off with a 26" bike. I started on one, and it's all fine. I personally, felt cramped on a 20" bike. And I'm 6"2 or something.

    I'm running a Echo Control long with TryAll 3d stem and Tryall carbon riser bars now. Feels long and good. That's probably one of the longest bikes out there taking the "bb shell to head tube" measure into concideration.

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