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Old 01-04-16, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pakossa
I do know my torso is WAY shorter than normal compared to my legs. (Inseam nearly 92 cm, total height 187 cm.) Not sure about my arms, perhaps a bit long. Bar drop is 9 cm. Made a weird discovery yesterday: if my saddle is angled up more than 2 degrees, besides my power dropping 10%, I CAN'T pass the HO test at that setback. (Forgot to check how far back I'd have to go.) Also, if saddle is perfectly level, or down slightly, my power also drops (but I can't still pass HO).
Definitely a spider if your wingspan matches or exceeds your overall height. This is casual body typing, but for remote bike fitting and sizing it gives a general ideal. I think your forward saddle position works because of a short, light torso. Also, if your arms are long, the 9 cm handlebar drop might still be keeping you in a fairly upright position.

Except for the lack of saddle setback, your setup sounds pretty conventional and conservative. If you're inclined, experiment with more bar drop and setback. Actually, more bar drop might require more setback to stay balanced.
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