Originally Posted by
workingthrewit
I have read of saddle rails getting bent because of adjusting it too far one way. Is that not true?
Maybe, which is why I suggested doing it just for a few km to get a feel for what works. I wouldn't put my saddle all the way forward or back just because I would expect it to fasil (too much leverage) but maybe it wouldn't. But try it, tio see if you cna find a better posture before you drop $25 on a new seatpost.
Originally Posted by
workingthrewit
I stood up next to someone 4 inches shorter than me, and our legs started at just about the same spot.
yeah, it is pretty much that everyone's legs start at the ground.
Originally Posted by
workingthrewit
I know the Caad8 has a more heads up geometry than the Caad10. I thought it would be enough, but maybe not with my strange figure. I will look at the bike fit calculator, as well.
I do recommend the calculator. I have a weird build, and the calculator gave me numbers pretty close to what i figured out with all my bike measurements and sketches. I figure a shorter, steeper stem and 0-setback post might get you there though ... the seatpost should gain you 25 mm or so, anyway---which really isn't enough.
If nothing else, sell the CAAD8 for what you paid and shop for something which fits better once you have better idea of what does fit better.
Say ... that CAAD8 ought to about fit me ...
