Originally Posted by
Bomb Komodo
It's tricky art to make sure your weight is properly balanced. I have the same issue as you where I tend to come forward in the saddle a little. It's a habit I got from fixie riding. I saw a video where a guy gets in a trainer and no hands it with his hands behind his back leaning forward. That is where you want to be. Unfortunately for me, I do not have a trainer, so I am going back to the shop that fitted me and tweaking it there. Long torso, shorter inseam like yourself as well.
That is such a crock. Total urban myth. Can't you balance no hands on the saddle at any reasonable setback? What does setback have to do with sitting on a seat with your body forward. It is when you put your hands on the bars that the balance comes into play. You don't want zero weight on your hands. You want some weight on your hands, just the right amount.
All this talk about setting saddle position with regard to a balance point is ridiculous. There is so much more to saddle position than that. The pedaling power output and efficiency far outweigh the balance aspect in importance.