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Old 07-25-16 | 07:47 AM
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Looking for help with position

I was wondering if my position is right? I can't seem to get comfortable on the bike, I often feel cramped. I think I may have a leg length discrepancy. Any help appreciated.

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Old 07-25-16 | 08:30 PM
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I think your seat is a bit high, since I see your hips rocking a bit.
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Old 07-25-16 | 09:47 PM
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It looks like your saddle may be a bit too far forward since your knee is significantly in front of the pedal axle. KOPS is a starting point but your's looks like it may be too far forward. I also think your saddle may be a bit too high but not by much.
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Old 07-27-16 | 10:21 AM
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Leg length difference can be fixed by putting a shim under your cleat. Google "bike cleat shims."

Saddle looks low to me. Hip rocking probably a function of not pedaling smooth circles. Try to pedal one-legged for a couple minutes and see if you keep a tight chain all the way around. Otherwise looks very good to me.
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