Will you please clarify for me two things.1) What is the top to bottom "A" frame height? 2)What is the Max HT if extended at the joint to single?
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The maximum A-frame, stepladder, height is 11'. The maximum extended height is 23'. What may be confusing you is that each side of the A-frame is able to extend, fully nesting in itself. Basically, it is four pieces, each about 5'9" long. Two of them are connected by a hinge and the other two are nested within the first two. This makes the height extremely variable and is very useful for things such as stairway light access.
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I really think it depends on your chainstay clearance, chainring and crank arms. What I did to figure that out was to use websites like this one: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainline.html to figure out what length bottom bracket best worked for my bike. If you are running a triple, you should be at 45 (I'm assuming you are because you specifically asked about a chainline of 45), but a double should be 43.5mm...and on and on depending on your bike and gearing. You can also adjust the spacers on the back axle as well, but this shouldn't be necessary if you know that your rear (sprocket end) is at 45mm, which is what you are trying to achieve (explained here: http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=page&page_id=chainline). Sorry, not an easy yes or no answer. Just check those sites out and do the measurements and you should be ok. Hope I helped...good luck!
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Proper seat height will balance the weight you carry on your butt and the weight you carry through the handlebars. You are not supposed to be able to flat foot while sitting on the seat. My guess is you aren't going to find something in 700c that makes it easy on you. I guarantee this bike is not impossible for you to ride though, unless you have some weird body proportions.
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Thanks all. I purchased it. Now it is time to find a mountain bike fitting for it. Any suggestions?
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you can buy kits to highten the handlebar. I raised mine by approximately 3-4 inches. Montague also sells a kit for that matter, although that is not wht I bought.
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i think you may need a bigger bike frame, probably something around 62 cm. the 58cm frame may be too small, depending on the length of your legs. if you can find this bike in your size, go for it it though, i'm really happy with mine!
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I fully agree with this statement. I purchased this bike for the frame, fork, seat post, stem. I have had to upgrade the crankset, handlebars, seats, tires, tubes, peddles. They are not of quality. I now have to upgrade the bottom bracket as the bearings just shattered.
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Frame size is mostly a function of inseam distance (also known as standover height in bike specs). If you determine your ht in inches (i.e. 67 if you are 5'7" and measure from crotch to floor along inside of leg in stocking feet, you can plug into the size calculator on this page http://www.diamondback.com/overdrive-v-mountain-29er . Every body is different, and there is no substitute for demo rides. You can adjust length to pedals over a wide range with seatpost, however, and reach to bars by changing stem length.
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It is a steel frame. You can find the specs here:http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/bikes/mountain/high-timber-16616Thank you,Denice
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It is a pretty large frame. I am 5'8" and its ok, but I think 5'4" could be awkward. Still, its a great bike and a great price.
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I put a nail into a stud through the hole at the top of the frame. In that environment one bike on top, none on the bottom would be fine. Without that support I have more concerns about safety i.e; taking a bike of the top of a stand that is supported via balance only.
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I am no bike expert and I don't know what a "V" frame bike is... I put them on a 1991 Haro Impasse. I had to but a special retrofit part for the rear brake. Look online for several options for those, I used the "A2Z Universal Disc Mount." These brakes were the best deal even after having to buy the additional retrofit part.
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It is a 55" frame. Others said if you were less than 5'8" not to get it, that it would not fit you well. I am 5'4.5" and I can stand flat footed over the bar. I am thrilled with this bike.
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Mikki, I am sorry, but it is very difficult to say without the full assembly, and I do not have it assembled at the moment. I only have 2 bike variant. I might be able to an experiment for you tonight, but not right away. Without the "real" experiment, it appears that 27" is either on the very edge or slightly not enough. Again, I would not take my words for granted until the "in place" measurement.
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I checked the manual for specs. It didn't give exact specs for this model, but rather "generalities" regarding construction and expected usage. It seems to draw the line at 300 lbs. Sorry if that is bad news. Although I really tend to like "all things Jeep", I must say that I'm not overly impressed with this particular bicycle. Hopefully you can find one that suits your needs though. I certainly enjoy riding! Ron
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I have a king frame, and it's a little less than 7" from the floor to the bottom of the frame/box spring. I wanted mine higher, so I put the wheels on risers. It works fine.
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Maximum unloaded height is 35 inches. Loaded ht is 33 inches. Lowest hight is 26 inches