Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
Your position on the bike is just about classic. A nice amount of forward lean. It may be me but you look a tad cramped. How did you arrive at that frame size? No matter. Its workable.
I went by the size chart the the stand over height on the 20.5 was a little to close for comfort--if you know what I mean. I come from a mountain biking back ground, we like having that extra clearance between the boys and the top tube. I have to lean this bike over pretty far to get my leg over it, It could be my age, but I think it's a pretty good fit.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
You already have the bars around an inch above seat height maybe even a smidgen more. That wasn't enough to stop my hand pain and I had to go to 2". Truth be told. If you stuck with it and did nothing further to the bike but dialed back the length of your rides to where you had no pain and then started to work up to longer rides you would be pain free in a few months. Do you wear gloves? You should. Some padding if possible but not too much.
I am now, I have my old Specialized BG gloves, they have a padded insert on the palm. My job is only 3.5 miles from here. Now that I'm getting some leg/lungs back, I've been able to do more than just pedal and wish I was there. I've gotten in the habit of moving my hands to the bar ends, holding the brake, switching it up as much as I can, the riser bar is limited.
Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
A level saddle is the ideal but a degree or two of nose up will help you out. Will those pedals take toe clips and straps? Consider a pair. They will help you keep your feet in the proper spot on the pedals and can help your stroke. You don't ever want to actually cinch down the straps. Or you can get PowerGrips. I am your height with a 33.5 inseam, 33/34 sleeve
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I know, I've never been able to get comfortable like that, maybe I just have a big ass. I'm a big clipless advocate, I have a pair I'm going to put on, not sure what I'm waiting for. I'm getting pretty comfortable on the bike, I've started bunny hopping off curbs and have starting to lean into turns hard, maybe it's those dam skinny tires. They are fast but not very confidence inspiring.