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11-12-10 | 10:32 PM

#76

Omega359

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Where did you go?

11-12-10 | 10:53 PM

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portland376

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Originally Posted by ID64

My case is plain and simple - LBS did HORRIBLE job. Not only they didn't fit me properly but they also forgot to tighten stem bolts (!!!!!). Rear derailleur was not properly adjusted. This is the first and the last time I went there. Going to get a proper fit at reputable place on Monday.

S*it happens, lesson learned. Get your fit dialed in and enjoy the bike.

11-13-10 | 06:32 AM

#78

fa63

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Originally Posted by portland376

S*it happens, lesson learned. Get your fit dialed in and enjoy the bike.

If it doesn't work, it will be a very expensive lesson.

11-13-10 | 02:10 PM

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Gorden Gekko

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11-13-10 | 03:07 PM

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rat fink

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Originally Posted by vantassell

I guess that's true too, but not too many people have their stem on right on their head tube. (not to take away from your point) I guess it's just frustrating to see people saying that you need a setback post because you have a long torso. I have a relatively long torso and people keep saying my frame is the wrong size because I don't have much seat post, it just means short legs relative to my horizontal top tube.

The main determining factors in seat post set back are the length of your quads, pedal stroke, and to some degree, preferred position. pedal stroke and position can vary somewhat based the body's geometry and the rider's strengths. Two riders with the same leg dimensions could find their optimal stroke at a different fore/aft position due to riding style, strengths, torso angle, etc.

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Originally Posted by ID64

Even without knowing what you look like on that bike, I think it is a fair bet that you don't need nearly as much setback as the bike's setup dictates. It is pretty common to think that your saddle isn't back far enough when you ride a new build. Fit is often counter intuitive. If you are feeling like you are too far forward, often you are actually too far back, or your saddle is too low, or both. Sometimes you might feel like you are hovering just over the front wheel. The bike feels like you are going to go over the bars, and you find yourself braking excessively. If your saddle is too far back, pitched downward, or too low, you lose some of the positive control over your bike's handling. Because the bike is best steered with your hips, the connection of your hips and feet to the bike is crucial.

11-13-10 | 03:12 PM

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Johnny Law

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what did that thing cost?

11-13-10 | 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorden Gekko

Awesome. Just friggin totally AWEsome.

11-13-10 | 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Omega359

Where did you go?

Another Canadian spy.

11-13-10 | 05:20 PM

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himespau

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Originally Posted by Gorden Gekko

what is that sticking out the the top tube? some sort of shifter? Looks deadly.

11-13-10 | 05:38 PM

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ridethecliche

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From: The illadelph

Seeing all you bike weenies talk about fit without seeing a person on the bike is ridiculous...

That said, the setup of the OP's bike looks ridiculous...

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Originally Posted by Steve90068

This sounds ridiculous but I think you guys are buying the wrong bikes. You want a S3 but obviously could find other bikes on the market with more suitable geometry for you (longer top tubes, shorter head tubes, more standover, whatever)

11-19-10 | 07:35 PM

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ID64

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Update

Looks better now. I think

And more pics:

11-19-10 | 08:04 PM

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DRietz

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Congrats, looks good!

11-19-10 | 08:23 PM

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patentcad

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Originally Posted by himespau

what is that sticking out the the top tube? some sort of shifter? Looks deadly.

It's a blast from the past. My dream bike when I was 9 years old. I had one like that. They stole it from out front of the bowling alley in Fort Lee, NJ.