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Old 05-02-16 | 07:19 PM
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Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8

The idea in saddle fore/aft is to get one's center of gravity close to dead above the BB axis. This keeps you from sliding forward or back on the bike, helps you stand to pedal or cushion your butt from road pounding, and tends to use your balance to reduce the hand force needed to hold you up.

After yu get this aspect in equilibrium, then set your bar reach and height.
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