Originally Posted by C200
This is the first time that I have heard this. When sitting on the bike the handle bars are about 1/2 inch in front of the front axle. However I did go and lay my elbow against the nose of the Brooks saddle and my middle finger is close to the center of the handle bars.
The above advice is 30 yr old bs used by bike shops to speed up the fitting process for recreational cyclists. Please do not use this as a method for setting the distance between your saddle and your bars.
Getting fit properly front to rear is a rather complex process that starts at the bottom bracket, goes through the seat, and ends at the bars. Saddle height and for/aft position is set in relation to the bb or pedals first, then the stem is sized to give proper position of the upper body for the
type of cycling you do. This is a long process with lots of experimentation that often takes
years. If you are changing your saddle height willy nilly to try to solve comfort problems, you are far from the starting point in this process. Searching the forums on
fit and
kops and
saddle height and
stem length and
top tube length may provide you with some helpful info.
Good luck.