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Yeah but the extreme un-racyness of my car does bring out the racyness in my bike and it just happens that my bike likes to be the coolest thing in a picture
What is so strange about the saddle's angle? It is definately meant to be that way as I like it very much how it is.
What is so strange about the saddle's angle? It is definately meant to be that way as I like it very much how it is.
Most riders prefer a flat saddle that they can balance on. The bicycle saddle can act as a seat of sorts. What do you use your saddle for? It does not look like it can be sat upon. I've never seen the bike of a serious rider with a saddle tilted at that angle, nor have I ever seen a bike assembled by a professional mechanic with a saddle installed at an angle similar to that. That is why I think it is strange. What is the purpose of putting it like that?
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The only reason I have installed that way is because I like it that way.
I never really use the saddle for a long time as I am constantly pedalling and thus keeping my behind from the saddle with the pressure of the pedalling ... this reduces pain in the buttocks and lets the blood flow
It might have something to do with my back being in a more comfortable position as I suffer from serious back-issues.
Have you ever seen ergonomic chairs made specificaly for people with bad backs? (I'm sitting on one right now)
Something like this: https://www.profita.nl/images/website...70201-6428.jpg
Notice how the sitting cushion is leaning forward like my saddle does
I never really use the saddle for a long time as I am constantly pedalling and thus keeping my behind from the saddle with the pressure of the pedalling ... this reduces pain in the buttocks and lets the blood flow
It might have something to do with my back being in a more comfortable position as I suffer from serious back-issues.
Have you ever seen ergonomic chairs made specificaly for people with bad backs? (I'm sitting on one right now)
Something like this: https://www.profita.nl/images/website...70201-6428.jpg
Notice how the sitting cushion is leaning forward like my saddle does
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I think that chair is designed to take weight off the buttocks and put it on the shins. A bike saddle tilted like that tends to put weight on the hands which is not desirable. Don't take my word for it, ask your local bike fitter.
Thursday's Tour de France stage is going to be a very important stage. Check it out! While you are enjoying the racing, look at the saddles. Observe the range of saddle tilt professional riders choose. All pretty much the same, right?
Hey, if you have medical condition that requires that seat angle, then fine. Sorry I mentioned it. But you say you have it that way "because (you) like it" and you say "it might have something to do with my back..." which makes me think you don't really know why you have it that way.
I think your bike is set up wrong, but like I said, check with a bike fitter who can take into account your specific requirements.
Thursday's Tour de France stage is going to be a very important stage. Check it out! While you are enjoying the racing, look at the saddles. Observe the range of saddle tilt professional riders choose. All pretty much the same, right?
Hey, if you have medical condition that requires that seat angle, then fine. Sorry I mentioned it. But you say you have it that way "because (you) like it" and you say "it might have something to do with my back..." which makes me think you don't really know why you have it that way.
I think your bike is set up wrong, but like I said, check with a bike fitter who can take into account your specific requirements.
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I don't have a bike fitter as i do everything myself
I've lived with a bad back more than half my life, so believe me, If it feels right to me, it is right to me.
But hey ... I think I'll just take your advice into acount and try and tilt my saddle a bit more upright and see how it feels.
Nothing to lose in trying
I've lived with a bad back more than half my life, so believe me, If it feels right to me, it is right to me.
But hey ... I think I'll just take your advice into acount and try and tilt my saddle a bit more upright and see how it feels.
Nothing to lose in trying
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Based upon my own observations and the helpful suggestions of forum members in my other thread I'll go ahead and lean those "horns" on over.
Not sure where I saw it on here but thought I recalled seeing someone sticking tennis balls on the ends of his bar extensions.
As my extensions "stand" now I am not happy with them.
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FWIW, I tried those extensions on my Stumpjumper FSR mountain bike bars and hated them. too far apart, too much forward reach, too high, everything seemed wrong about them. Didn't like having my hands that far from the brakes and gear controls, either.
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I was referring to the stem that supports the handlebars. IMO it might be more comfortable ... and a better fit, if you were to rotate it forward a few degrees. However, I do prefer to ride in a more forward position than 'upright'.
Here is my contribution to the thread. It's not fancy or new, but it was cheap and it works.
Here is my contribution to the thread. It's not fancy or new, but it was cheap and it works.
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I was referring to the stem that supports the handlebars. IMO it might be more comfortable ... and a better fit, if you were to rotate it forward a few degrees. However, I do prefer to ride in a more forward position than 'upright'.
Here is my contribution to the thread. It's not fancy or new, but it was cheap and it works.
Here is my contribution to the thread. It's not fancy or new, but it was cheap and it works.
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note, you really need to torque down hard on those adjustable stems or they can slip... I'd suggest using 3/8" drive hex bits for a socket wrench rather than the more typical allen wrenches or Y handle wrenches.
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No kidding. Can't get one of the screws to loosen. Will have to take it back to LBS for that adjustment. Did lay the extensions down. Will test the change on my post 3 AM ride.
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OK Sixty Fiver... I'll bite
What is the post on the bike of your Trek? My guess would be a mounting point for a trailer?
Nice looking bike, and well outfitted
What is the post on the bike of your Trek? My guess would be a mounting point for a trailer?
Nice looking bike, and well outfitted
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Roger - Was bringing back a bunch of tandem parts from the shop... the "post" is a seat post with a saddle and stoker stem all mounted up and flipped over.
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I was wondering the same thing and was also intrigued by this strange contraption of your's sixtyfiver ... it really looks like it's not there at random but for some very weird purpose
Nice bike ... I like the way you set up your trekking bars to be more racy than most casual trekking-bike riders do.
Nice bike ... I like the way you set up your trekking bars to be more racy than most casual trekking-bike riders do.
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AdelaaR - If I flipped the contraption over it would look right... but then I would not have been able to carry it back with me.
I cannot spend too much time sitting upright on a bike and the forward position with just a little drop makes my back really happy... the stability you get with the trekking bars is amazing and they really add to what is already an incredibly smooth riding bike as they dampen a lot of vibration.
I cannot spend too much time sitting upright on a bike and the forward position with just a little drop makes my back really happy... the stability you get with the trekking bars is amazing and they really add to what is already an incredibly smooth riding bike as they dampen a lot of vibration.
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Nothing Fancy, but perfect fit
Components are low end, but after a 1000 miles plus seem to work better than new. It is
a joy to ride. (For a budget Hybrid). Richard https://s936.photobucket.com/albums/a...reviews005.jpg
a joy to ride. (For a budget Hybrid). Richard https://s936.photobucket.com/albums/a...reviews005.jpg
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Components are low end, but after a 1000 miles plus seem to work better than new. It is
a joy to ride. (For a budget Hybrid). Richard https://s936.photobucket.com/albums/a...reviews005.jpg
a joy to ride. (For a budget Hybrid). Richard https://s936.photobucket.com/albums/a...reviews005.jpg
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Thanks....
instead of videos... Thanks Again, Richard
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I sold my older Raleigh C-200 this spring and purchased a Giant Rapid 3---love it. I use it to commute and for fitness and general recreation...it has proven itself to be a very capable bike.