tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post6987426714890427114..comments2023-09-17T03:37:04.931-04:00Comments on Maine Runner: Getting Familiar With the BikeJamie Andersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09819417283043630893noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34544002.post-25737560362829971302010-04-19T17:30:08.956-04:002010-04-19T17:30:08.956-04:00The sloping top tube is to allow a really low seat...The sloping top tube is to allow a really low seat, which is not so comfy for xc riding but can save the family jewels while jumping. As for pedals, clipless v. platform depends on what you want to do with the bike. If you're going to do much xc, clipless are really, really beautiful. There will be climbs that you simply won't get up without them. If your going to be bunny hopping on top of Triffit's car, platforms are good.middle.professorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370737843957507859noreply@blogger.com