Originally Posted by
pepperbelly
I think the source of a lot of my problems are the bike I bought used was setup for someone else.
That and since I am inexperienced with bicycles I am adapting to the bike and not dialing it in for me.
All bikes start set up for someone else. I have never seen a stock bike in my size that came with the right length stem, bar width or saddle type.
You just need to embrace the fact that bikes don't come ready to ride. They are like those dress slacks that come unhemmed.