Ugo51
Retro Guru
Hi all,
I've seen plenty of similar discussions, I'm definitely not the only one using a MTB for commuting.
However...I'm having some issues adapting the bike to me and myself to the bike.
The bike is a 1996 Marin Bear Valley, I think 20' or 21' frame.
I am 170cm tall.
The issues I'm having is that, compared to a road bike, I feel like I cannot put enough strength on the pedals. I just can't push hard enough.
Maybe the frame is a bit too bike for me. I have the seat all forward and still the knee cap is a good 2cm behind the pedal axle.
Would that account for the difference in pedaling efficiency?
Thanks,
Ugo
I've seen plenty of similar discussions, I'm definitely not the only one using a MTB for commuting.
However...I'm having some issues adapting the bike to me and myself to the bike.
The bike is a 1996 Marin Bear Valley, I think 20' or 21' frame.
I am 170cm tall.
The issues I'm having is that, compared to a road bike, I feel like I cannot put enough strength on the pedals. I just can't push hard enough.
Maybe the frame is a bit too bike for me. I have the seat all forward and still the knee cap is a good 2cm behind the pedal axle.
Would that account for the difference in pedaling efficiency?
Thanks,
Ugo