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Old 02-08-09 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Maaku
I'm not an expert on bike fitting by any means but i have nearly the exact measurements as you. 5'9, long arms, ~32" inseam so i can relate. I got fitted by a local certified fitter i trust and my position ended up very close to yours. Stem slammed as low as possible, and my saddle was set far back so i have an identical 3 o'clock position as you.
I have my saddle forward, near the back of the saddle rails, with a non-setback post...

Originally Posted by Maaku
Your arms look a little stretched on the hoods. I had the same situation so i swapped to a 90mm stem and I feel its more comfortable not having to stretch that far but still needing to bend low due to our massive drop.
I can feel it when I am on the hoods, but not when I'm in the drops.
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