On my Scott Spark 760
I ride a dropper post so seat height depends on the trail and how fast I'm riding.
I like it down about 2 to 3 Inches below fully extended, gets the saddle out of my way.
Handle bar position, The standard base line works for me,,, In Ride/Attack position I like my bar visually over/covering my front axle.
I won't ride a DF road bike, too confining, position is too fixed. As for my LWB recumbent, It's just comfortable plain and simple..
To me Its all about small half and quarter Inches changes to lessen pain untill my body comes up to speed, then Its a non Issue.
For me just the basic first ride set up is good.
I found that most of my problems like knee, hip, hand, or shoulder pain were due to bad technique or more often due to Improper Hydration or diet, That is after my physical condition was up to the demands of my rides....
Mashing is bad, spinning is good,
Moving my hands around and not death gripping the bars was good,
Proper stretching AFTER my body was warmed up and learning to NOT stretch cold muscles was a major realization...
Last edited by osco53; 02-14-15 at 05:45 AM.