Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
That looks pretty good. Try moving your saddle back as far as it goes. That should help with the weight on your hands. Knee over pedal spindle is only a starting point, not an end point. You will probably have to raise your saddle just a hair.
Also try to roll your pelvis forward, which will straighten your back and make you more comfortable in the long run.
I don't think moving the saddle back will change your position enough to make other changes necessary, especially since straightening your back will move your shoulders forward.
I see no reason to change anything else. This is about what it's supposed to look like. Nice fit.
If you have discomfort on the bike other than a sore butt, fix it by stretching and strengthening, rather than bike adjustments. Getting stronger is better for your health.
Thanks!
I started this thread because I wanted to know which fit "fixes" to make and which departures from MTB geometry, which I am used to, are just going to take some time in the saddle to get used to! You have inspired me to put a few hundered miles down before I worry to much about swapping out parts.
One thing though - I have to say, if I am being honest, my biggest discomfort is the long reach. When my hands are on the hoods it feels stretched out.
I am probably MOST comfy with the hands on the straight part of the bar behind the hoods but there really isn't enough room to hold on and there's no access to the levers there.
So won't moving my saddle BACK exacerbate this problem?
Also, on the seat height, I calculated a range of seat heights using the Lemond method and the "subtract 10-10.5" method. The "subtract 10.5" method yielded the lowest height of the three calclulations, so, in theory, I can still go up as much as 5cm if need be and still be within reason. I do have small feet, that's why I decided to start w/ the lowest height. I got a long seatpost for this build so I have room to go if need be!!
I am in no way a passive guy, I have no problem putting in the work to get my body strong enough to where it needs to be too! I was riding 80+ miles/week but I have fallen off the wagon since the snow flew.