Originally Posted by
due ruote
I do essentially the same thing, but measuring from saddle nose to bars (I assume you mean the flats) ignores any variance in saddle proportions and/or bar reach, which sometimes can be significant. So typically I measure from where my sit bones meet the saddle to the center of the hoods, or center of the drops, depending on where I plan to spend the most time.
Good clarification, I ride from the top flat to the hoods, so I strive to keep that distance similar. I pretty much ignore distance to the drops, as I rarely use them.
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