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Old 10-29-11 | 01:49 PM
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From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England

Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.

Funny thing about setting up bikes-- I had Boreas first and it was (And still is) Perfect. The TCR came along 6 months later and in the shop I tried to set it up to feel exactly the same. Wheels caused a problem when I did get it out but that was finally sorted. BUT after going back to Boreas- The bars on the TCR just felt a bit far away. In the shop it was perfect but on the road just not right. Measured everything up and nothing outstanding to cause the problem----Till I decided to change the bars and stem over on each bike. Now the TCR was perfect. Checked again and found that the bar stem on the TCR was 5mm longer and the bars in the drops and hoods were a bit shorter.. New stem and bars ordered and perfect fit.

It is surprising how such a small change can make the feel of a bike so different. Glad you have managed to get both bikes comfortable and your experience with the Specialised.
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