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Old 07-06-11 | 09:12 AM
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From: Someplace trying to figure it out

Bikes: Cannondale EVO, CAAD9, Giant cross bike.

So you went and got fitted, and then messed around with the setup.

I love it.

If you needed a large change in the seat setup, we generally recommend that take place over 1-4 weeks depending on how big a change is required. Not on one ride.

My favorite thing in a bike shop is when a customer asks for my advice or help and then proceeds to argue with me about the answers.

I've had hamstring pain after a layoff. If I don't stretch and don't ride (like during an illness), and I get back on the bike I'll have soreness due to the loss of some flexibility.

One of the things we do in a fitting is determine the rider's level of flexibility and set up using that as a starting point. If you can't bend over and put your hands flat in the floor, you can't have the Jens Voight/Tom Boonen setup.

Fit is a moving target. As you become a stronger rider, you MAY want more drop. If you are not real strong and flexible, then the setup's different.

Stretch before and after rides. You might also call whomever did your fitting and get the measurement for your saddle if they didn't give you a sheet with your measurements on it.

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