This is a follow-up question to yesterday's question about the handlebars being too far out of reach (me being 5'5" and having to lean forward to reach them). We confirmed we put it together correctly, and even my tall husband has to lean forward. Is...
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We do ot have that issue with our elliptical. Could the handle bars be bent from packaging/shipping?
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i am 51 years old 6'2'' 180-lbs Man( NOT A JOCK) and rode mine just fine.I Put handle bars in most up-right position and stepped on to the weird side.
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That is a hard question to answer not knowing what you have on the bike already. There are two things that will make you lean on your hands too much. One is the handlebars too low and the other is reaching too far. If the length of this stem is the same as the one you currently have. It will both raise you and shorten your reach at the same time. I'm sorry without more information I can't really answer your question with a yes or no.
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My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little exaggerated but this bike does require some downward effort to move. My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little... » Read More My wife is 5'3 and I adjusted the handle bars and the seat to fit to her requirements. I am 6'0; however, I have a long torso with short inseam and we both enjoy the ride, except for the uphill. I can easily say that a person with a 5'8 height should be able to make proper adjustments for this bike to reach the desired results. WARNING: This bike will give you a work-out! I should have purchased the 3 or higher speed bike, with no speed adjustment the hills are painful. If you don't mind looking like "The Incredible Hulk" from the waist down...well maybe that's a little exaggerated but this bike does require some downward effort to move. « Show Less
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My user is about 5'4" which required adjusting the handlebars up 4-5" or so. She's very happy with it. It's quite sturdy & well made, but not a lightweight. We'll probably buy another. I hope this helps.
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I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.
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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 can't answer your question directly, but I just checked my wife's and the handlebars don't appear adjustable to increase the height. She's only 5'3'' now. But she's had hers for several months now. I can tell you the strorage/transfer bag is not in a convenient place to use, and the unit is difficult to maneuver if you carry an item in one hand, and steer with the other. Hope this helps your decision.
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Well, It's certainly more narrow than the handlebars would be, but if you're planning on removing them each time you store it then , yes, I'm pretty sure they're not that wide. That said, I don't have the seat in front of me with a tape measure, but it's only marginally wider than the bum of a little kid, so I think you're fine. :)
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The first person who responded was correct. The Seat and Handles should adjust to your height.We have not had any problems, but remember to tighten bolts on peddles and knobs on handles periodically.
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I bought bike for my 5'6" wife, she has not used it yet. I am 5'8" and rode it a little. Seemed fine.
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I feel for you brother. It's harder to find a bike that fits you at 6ft or taller. You need to focus on how high the seat goes to get a straight leg stroke, and the distance of the seat to the handlebars to fit the length of longer arms. If its too tight, you feel crowded/uncomfortable. This bike also has some fit adjustments too. For more info see my review with pictures http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R327YQVQ8JUC1B/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00AWNHYWW
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I am enjoying my bike. I am purchased the rear brake, and you may want a different set of handlebars. However, that would be a personal preference. I kept the stock handlebars. The rear brake was a big deal to me. I feel that it gives me more control over the bike.
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There is some play in the bracket that hooks to the handlebars and the basket. In this photo they point forward. On my bike they are rotated pointing straight down. Giving you a couple of inches of play.
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I am 6'1" and my wife is 5'8". It is find for us, but as the handlebars cannot be adjusted, I think anyone shorter than 5'6" might be uncomfortable.
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I am 6'1" and this bike fits me fine. I have had to extend handle bars and seat to almost its fullest positions. The shifting of the gears on this bike could be better. It skips over second gear and I have had to tweak the adjustment screws on the derailer. But, it did not help. Next step is to bring it into a bike shop and see what they can do with it. the bike is a heavy bike, but for being a low cost road bike it was worth the money. I have put over a hundred miles on it and besides the shifting issue, everything else on the bike is good. Hope this helps.
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It sounds like you didn't tighten each area enough with the provided Allen wrench. Allignment sounds off. We had to retighten a few times before the handle bars were straight.