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Old 05-12-09 | 10:47 PM
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OCRider2000
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Anti404,

you need to find your optimal reach, saddle height, saddle fore\aft and bar drop. You are still a new rider so with the exception of saddle height they will continue to be moving targets until you ride longer and get more fit and flexible. Riding technique also plays a role in fit. Flattening that back out will address some of your reach issues. Instead of relying on fitters and folks here looking at your pics I would spend my time experimenting with saddle fore\aft, reach, bar drop and riding technique on your own. You can get cheap stems of differing rise and length off ebay. Are you having comfort or efficiency\power issues with your current setup. Are you ok with the amount of bar drop you have?

On a side note I see a lot of pics posted here showing riders with their hands draped completely down over the brake levers which of course exaggerates the appearance of their reach. Do you like to cruise with this hand position?

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