Road Bike Set Up Tips For Taller Riders
Cycling is for people of all shapes and sizes. Since joining the team at the end of last year, you may have noticed that Conor falls into the category of 'taller riders'. But, that hasn't stopped him having a successful career racing bikes and enjoying every pedal stroke. At over 2 meters tall and with size 49 feet, we thought Conor would be just the man to give you some advice on bike set up, clothing selection, and gear choice if you too are on the taller side.
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If you're a taller rider, what are your top bike set up tips?
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