johnfforbes@comcast.net

I disagree, giving anyone unrealistic information isn't beneficial. While I am thankful for the exposure for our sport giving misguided information is a step in the wrong direction.
The idea is letting people realize their greatest potential, power and comfort. That's true if they are recreational, serious group riders or racers. The amount of difference between such fits is millimeters.
I would give a free fit to the rider in that article simply as a demonstration of the differences proper fit can make. If anyone knows who he is please let me know
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John Forbes
3641 SW 52nd Place,
Portland, OR 97221
503-422-1239

-------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "B Witty"
> This is an unfair potshot John, and you know that. You may know a lot more
> about bike fitting than the article outlines, but it certainly makes you
> sound boorish when you belittle the content.
>
> You have to know that it was written a different audience (newbies and
> commuters). Many competitive type cyclists already have this knowledge.
> It's good to introduce others to it even if on a very elemental level.
>
> Respectfully,
> A fat guy who is still comfortable on his bike
>
>
> PS- "that guy" (Chad) is one of our nations top 24hr solo MTB racers...so he
> ought to know something about being comfortable on a bike.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
> Behalf Of johnfforbes@comcast.net
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 11:16 AM
> To: tackyglueit; OBRA list list
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] oregonian
>
> Yeah, too bad the fit advice is so outmoded. That guy has so much pressure
> on his shoulders, arms and hands I feel pity. His saddle set back is way off
> so his back is curved far too much. I don't remember the last time I used
> knee over spindle, it means nothing.
> In other words the fit pictured is what a bike fitter sees when someone
> comes in the door asking for help.
>
>
> --
> John Forbes
> 3641 SW 52nd Place,
> Portland, OR 97221
> 503-422-1239
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: tackyglueit
> > check out the front page of the "how we live" section of the Oregonian
> > today.
> >
> > -TG
>
>
>
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