I dish advice occasionally - so now critique me
11-10-16, 10:50 PM
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I dish advice occasionally - so now critique me
Out riding today with a friend today who took these shots.
I don't have any serious fit issues. At least rides up to 100km are pain free.
Pics are representative of a 'fast cruzing' position.
one on the hoods, one in the drops casually.
And yeah, it would be prettier without the excess 10lb midriff I seem to perpetually carry.
Keep on Truckin.....
I don't have any serious fit issues. At least rides up to 100km are pain free.
Pics are representative of a 'fast cruzing' position.
one on the hoods, one in the drops casually.
And yeah, it would be prettier without the excess 10lb midriff I seem to perpetually carry.
Keep on Truckin.....
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11-10-16, 11:39 PM
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Looks bad - no helmet! Otherwise you could be one of the many people I ride with. That's the fit I and most of my buds like. You have that 90° upper arm/upper back angle.
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Good form. Fit looks nice too.
I am a little surprised not to see a helmet and gloves.
I am a little surprised not to see a helmet and gloves.
11-11-16, 01:41 AM
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This is the Fitting Forum!
Take your A&S to the correct subsub forum.
More fit comments appreciated. Haven't had one in 12years. Hardly even follow all this stack & reach info.
Bike is 60cm, with 58.5tt, about 12.5cm stem. ST angle 72.5, HT angle 73.25
Personal stats are 6'1+", PBH = 88cm (~35in), 34/35inch dress shirt sleeve length.
Have never measured my femurs, or forearms.
And I like narrow bars = 38 or 40.
The one's on this bike are also short&shallow = easy to drops.
edit: maybe my fit issue is long handsnfingers. and they love to caress cf ergo brake levers. Recommendations?
re-edit: not flexible (minimal discs L3/L4 & L4/L5). It's all in the saddle. Which ones let youse guys rotate those hips with comfort?
Take your A&S to the correct subsub forum.
More fit comments appreciated. Haven't had one in 12years. Hardly even follow all this stack & reach info.
Bike is 60cm, with 58.5tt, about 12.5cm stem. ST angle 72.5, HT angle 73.25
Personal stats are 6'1+", PBH = 88cm (~35in), 34/35inch dress shirt sleeve length.
Have never measured my femurs, or forearms.
And I like narrow bars = 38 or 40.
The one's on this bike are also short&shallow = easy to drops.
edit: maybe my fit issue is long handsnfingers. and they love to caress cf ergo brake levers. Recommendations?
re-edit: not flexible (minimal discs L3/L4 & L4/L5). It's all in the saddle. Which ones let youse guys rotate those hips with comfort?
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11-11-16, 01:59 AM
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Same size bikes as yours. Found that a 130mm stem worked best for me.
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11-11-16, 02:31 AM
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A custom by Craig Calfee. Actually, he only eased the HT angle a bit at my request. Otherwise, his stock 60cm frame from '99. Glad it still fits, but feeling a bit bigger than in previous years, i fear.
Here's just the bike from today's ride.
Maybe in need of a shorter stem next year, 1" threadless.
If I can drop the saddle without discomfort then maybe a stem spacer can come out, but then I gotta cut the steerer a tad for aesthetic purposes. Such problems when seeking the ultimate fit, as this one was good for the past summer's miles.
Here's just the bike from today's ride.
Maybe in need of a shorter stem next year, 1" threadless.
If I can drop the saddle without discomfort then maybe a stem spacer can come out, but then I gotta cut the steerer a tad for aesthetic purposes. Such problems when seeking the ultimate fit, as this one was good for the past summer's miles.
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01-16-17, 10:21 PM
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Your position would be a near instant neck ache for me, trying to see where I was going while bent over that far, but...
^^^this here is all that matters. It seems you have it all worked out so I'm not sure why you're asking us. 
On a side note I'm always happy when I see people enjoying something as simple and safe as a bike ride without unnecessary, overrated, "safety gear".
Pedal On! 
On a side note I'm always happy when I see people enjoying something as simple and safe as a bike ride without unnecessary, overrated, "safety gear".
Pedal On!
01-17-17, 08:04 AM
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Your position would be a near instant neck ache for me, trying to see where I was going while bent over that far, but...
On a side note I'm always happy when I see people enjoying something as simple and safe as a bike ride without unnecessary, overrated, "safety gear". Pedal On!
On a side note I'm always happy when I see people enjoying something as simple and safe as a bike ride without unnecessary, overrated, "safety gear".
Pedal On! 
for safety gear, good brakes on that vehicle.
I posted because you never know when you might learn something - but you have to ask.
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01-17-17, 08:10 AM
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Heehee, thanks Ww.
