Originally Posted by
adam_mac84
I am currently borrowing a bike to ride whenever the weather permits. it is a 61cm. I am 6' 3". Due to finances i am purchasing online and trying to iron out my 'fit' before i purchase. I will swap parts as necessary and tweak my fit as i am able as my riding improves... but i seek the knowledge base of this forum to assist me in a few tips.
i currently dropped the seat ~1.5-2cm and it feels pretty good. I am thinking of shortening stem from 110 to 100mm (i took my wife's 100mm 16* and it felt pretty good.) current stem is 110 6*
At the bottom of the pedaling stroke, usually a 30-degree-from-vertical bend in your knee is considered optimum for efficient pedaling. I think that seat is set a bit too low (your knee looks like it's at a 50 degree angle so it's probably not giving you good extension).
The top tube length also looks a bit short for someone your size, considering how far back you seem to be sitting.
Just my $0.02..