Originally Posted by
canklecat
Reminds me, I may need to lower my saddle a bit. I took a few weeks off the road bike to overhaul it and replace the stem (from 90mm to 110mm), rear wheel (two had cracked rims, the third needs a hub overhaul), saddle, etc. So for three weeks I was riding my favorite hybrid with platform pedals, swept bars and very different bike fit.
By the time I resumed riding the road bike this weekend after 3 weeks, the fit felt a bit different. The saddle is slightly more padded, and I put on new Look Delta cleats. The old cleats were nearly three years old and very worn. Between the new cleats, saddle and stem, things felt a bit odd. And I had hamstring cramps while napping, first time in months. I'll try lowering the seat post maybe 1/4".
Though if your stem is 20mm longer you're probably riding a bit more bent forward, which likely is asking more of your hamstrings.