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07-10-13 | 05:54 PM

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MoreBlackSwan

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Bikes: 2013 Cannondale CAAD10 5, 90's Scott Hybrid

Saddle lower than hoods

Hi all, quick question about saddle position relative to hoods:

Recently, I went into multiple LBS's when researching road bikes, all of who suggested 56/58 cm is the appropriate size for me (I'm 6'0")
I ended up buying a CAAD10 56cm and got a fitting done.

My question is - Is it normal to have the saddle lower than the hoods?
The person who did the fitting says that I have short legs and a long torso, and that moving down to a 54 would leave my upper body too cramped.
However, most all other road bikes I see have the saddle much higher than the hoods.
Is this normal?

Pic of bike after fitting:

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Last edited by MoreBlackSwan; 07-10-13 at 05:59 PM. Reason: fixed pic

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