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UMDRunner
03-06-09, 05:43 PM
Hey, I feel like my bike fits really well, except for the fact that my arms are too stretched out. Keep in mind I have a pretty abnormal body size. I am 6'0" tall and my wingspan is about 5'0" (The average persons wingspan is the same as their height). So when I ride the bike I feel stretched out. I think a new stem should fix the problem. My current stem is 120 mm. Here are 2 videos of me riding it that I uploaded onto youtube. Can you please critique my set up? Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwam9Xh34KU&feature=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJBM5F6oc5I&feature=channel_page

sirious94
03-09-09, 09:21 PM
You want your elbows to form a 90 degree angle check out dave Zabrinskie's style--It is perfect he is the US TT champion. Consider a forward seat post instead of a straight one. profile design makes one.
sirious94
03-09-09, 09:22 PM
oh yeah also try balancing your butt on the front of your seat, that should help