Now back in 2008 we had a classic BBNG moment that remains seared in our collective memories...
Late in 2008 a few of us decided to take a Seattle trip, and we decided we were going for bike rides on the very beautiful bainbridge island. Now with us guys being asian men and all we always had a bit of a height complex - which I suppose is natural for all non GMO corn-fed guys.
So upon making reservations for this bike ride, it was mandatory for us to give our "true heights". Now the purpose of giving our "true" heights was so the bike frame and seat could be adjusted to the right relative ride height.
Now for sure there's some based on torso and leg length but overall a rider is supposed to be able to touch the ground while sitting on the seat. You'll notice our results are quite different.
Here you have Eric almost sitting on the top tube. Jim is on his tippy toes. Perhaps these guys have the torso of Michael Phelps!
And then there's Ken - you know just by looking at his face he's in serious pain
Of course the girls being truthful about their heights were doing fine.
Needless to say the ride resulted in a few injured chodes...
Good times, great memories!
BTW, if you didn't know I'm 7'13"...
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