Originally Posted by
maxbicyclemax
it feels most comfortable when i have my handlebars turned up so the bottom of the bars point to the rear hub.
it looks a bit silly so i wonder if it is because im a novice rider or the stem is too long for me? or perhaps its just ok to be comfortable
flip the stem up and level the bars out, see how that feels.
Originally Posted by
maxbicyclemax
i believe i have the right size bike, im 5'7 and have a small frame giant road bike.
is there a seat-handlebar distance that is related to arm length?
yes there is, but it's a combination of body flexibility, arm length and torso length, called cockpit length.
some guidelines, but the chart is for "average" body proportions.
the fit calc should give you a better idea, try the eddy or french fit which is more relaxed.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...LCULATOR_INTRO