Originally Posted by EURO
After the length of your legs, this is the most important factor in bicycle fit.
It really is amazing that so few people know this. I think it's also probably the reason so many road cyclists complain of upper-body discomfort (hands, wrists, neck, shoulders, back etc).
Here's someone with average flexibility for a pro cyclist.
If you can do that, then you can have a seat
tip to bar drop around 3 inches. If not, you're asking for some serious discomfort.
My computer for some reason won't download this picture--If it's not too hard, can somebody please describe the position for me?
Now, cold, and out of season, I can get about 15 inches past my toes. I can kiss my kneecap easily.
See, I have to know what this guy is doing in the picture, and see if I can do it.
I season after a ride, I can just about touch my elbow to my toes. It hurts, though.
