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gregf83 04-10-16 04:23 PM

It's not possible to rate your position without knowing your objectives. Are you riding for fitness and don't care about speed? Do you just want to be comfortable or do you want to be fast.

If you're trying to be fast you'd need to lose the baggy clothes and get your back as flat as possible when in the drops. You say you are flexible, so out of curiosity, it would be interesting for you to get rid of all the spacers and try a -17 120-140mm stem. I have a long torso relative to my legs so need to use a 140mm stem.

Alternatively you could get a professional fit for $100-$200.

FullGas 04-10-16 04:38 PM

it looks like you're riding your little brother's bike...and your posture is very upright.

if you stick with that frame, flipping the stem and a 120-130 mm stem might help.

oldbobcat 04-10-16 07:30 PM


Originally Posted by vol (Post 18679694)
No one thinks the overall frame of the bike is too small for him?

No. He's got an 80 mm stem on it. Of course it looks too short.

trail_monkey 04-10-16 07:33 PM


Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 18679963)
He didn't do the flat footed straddling the top tube test in front of me, in the Shop. Now how far can you pick the front wheel, up?

I have a couple inches clearance on top tube. I am getting closer. Today's 30 mile ride felt pretty good. The longer and lower stem is making a big difference

oldbobcat 04-10-16 11:37 PM


Originally Posted by trail_monkey (Post 18680594)
I have a couple inches clearance on top tube. I am getting closer. Today's 30 mile ride felt pretty good. The longer and lower stem is making a big difference

Monkey, you are getting excellent at listening to your body. Way to go!

trail_monkey 04-11-16 08:43 PM


Originally Posted by oldbobcat (Post 18681003)
Monkey, you are getting excellent at listening to your body. Way to go!

Thank you. I am thinking I may order a 100 mm stem. Not sure if I would go longer than that though.

oldbobcat 04-11-16 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by trail_monkey (Post 18683350)
Thank you. I am thinking I may order a 100 mm stem. Not sure if I would go longer than that though.

Take your time.


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