I can't get a comfortable position in the drops

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03-24-10, 04:03 PM

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So, I think the problem is largely me. I tried a different seating arrangement, and while I had some pain associated with a new position, it was "out of shape" pain versus "bike fit" pain, I think. Mostly, I scooted my butt back further to get lower in, and while I need to get in better shape to really make it work, I think that helped. I'm going to try a different stem and bars, just to see how much difference it makes, but mostly I think this is about my lack of overall conditioning...at least based on my experiments this morning.

03-24-10, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by c_m_shooter

Those are some deep drops. If you can, try raising the stem some, but don't go above the minimum insertion mark.

Agree. The drop from the saddle to the bars is pretty significant! Pull the stem out of the head tube a bit should help alleviate discomfort when riding in the drop. A shallow drop handlebar may also help.

03-24-10, 07:08 PM

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FWIW - that bike is sexy!

Is that a Sante' group?

This thingy might help you figure out what length / angle you want to try...
stem calculator doodad

and eBay has quite a few quill stems at any given time....

ebay quill stems

some bars with less drop might help too, but I think that's already been said.....

.boy that's a sexy bike!