Originally Posted by
SlvrDragon50
Gotcha, I definitely was doing it out of order. I don't know why all the other guides I was looking at said to set saddle height first then start messing with the saddle positioning/angle.
So for that photo where I put my hands behind my back, am I correct in assuming this should be a static hold with relatively little muscle use? In my current saddle position I can maintain the position, but I am pressing quite hard on the pedals, and it's definitely a core workout.
The "light hands" idea is that while you are pedaling normally, you should be able to lift both hands off the bars without sliding forward and while still pedaling. Certainly some core is involved because that's all that's supporting the torso. However the key word is "briefly". OTOH, one should be able to lift either hand off with no problem for longer periods and without losing position. (sorry folks, I'm posting this thing again.) This rider's fit is, IMO, perfect.