Joined: May 2008
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
Interesting that you would bring this up, or down! Made me look at pictures of my bikes not only of the present but the past as well.
Doesn't matter if I am using a Flite or Brooks, the saddle is always a bit downward pointing. My HB are usually 2 - 2.5 " below the saddle. In flat bar has the saddle about level.
In my youth, i got to the point where I didn't even notice the saddle as a support, more of a way to locate the frame under me. I would like to get back to that level of performance!
I don't go by what others council, I adjust to comfort. I do think my stems are too long and have shorter ones now available. HB tape is still good and cable housings are about he right length. Lot of work to change a stem (quill).
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