Originally Posted by Rex81

You guys are awesome! So much good advice here. I'm glad to hear that the frame is probably right and it's the adjustments I need to work on.

I actually thought about the aero post not allowing me to come down more, and therefore making it feel like I needed to bring my saddle forward to get my knees comfortable. I didn't like the aero post anyway, so I have a new Nashbar carbon zero setback post on the way that should be here tomorrow.

For tomorrow's ride I'll stick the new post on, lower it a bit, and drop a plumb line to get the right setback. Then I'll push the bars down to flatten out the drops. I knew there was a reason I hated riding in the drops...

If things are starting to feel right, I'm just going to put some miles on, focusing on keeping my back flat and appreciating the new position. And I've got a 100mm stem laying around that I could pop on there to try out. I never thought I'd want more stretch, but it sounds like after I get used to being lower, I might want to get longer.

You guys called it: I've been mountain biking for 10 years and just started on road bikes. I want efficiency and long rides, and I'm willing to spend the time to learn how to get it right. Thanks so much again! I'll post new pics and thoughts when I get everything changed up.