Originally Posted by karlfitt
OK,
I have finally taken the time to measure,
My bars are 4" below my seat, so appently the B-17 I bought was the wrong seat for this set up.
Now, shout I raise my bars 3" or order a new seat? How does one decide that?
I am a recreational rider who plans on doing the ocasional century. Longest ride so far is 50 miles, no real pain, but the saddle doesn't "disppear" like some describe.
I don't think I quite understand what you are saying. Your seat height is dependent upon your leg length. You could put on a seat that is 12" tall; you would just lower your seatpost into the frame.
I really like my seat and handlebars to be the same heigth and usually end up putting about an 1" to 1-1/2" spacer under the stem.
You could replace your stem with a steeper angled one, I do that as well,and that will help tremendously. You might be able to sneak a 1/2" into your stack.
If you are anything like me though you will come to LOVE your brooks. Mine is still pretty hard but it's comfy for me.
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