McFlurrey06

I got a Corvette with a lawnmower engine...

I bought this yesterday at my local Trek Stores spring sale. Full Ultegra, save for the cassette(105). I took it out for a virgin 20 mile ride, and dropped chain once. I fixed that issue and it has been so smooth and fast. Getting used to when to shift is not as easy as I thought it would be, but I suspect that to come with practice.

Getting used to clipless has been an interesting endeavor, and I have fallen a few times off my rollers.

Now the 41 is my life...

EDIT: Added side by side pictures

kbro1986

nice bike. did the bike shop fit you on the bike?

McFlurrey06

Before purchase (about 2 weeks ago, I was shopping around) They did a Priminary fitting on a 4.5(same frame), and then set this one up to that. After I ride for about 2 weeks they will then adjust the bike to what I have found. I need a shorter stem, I am reaching jsut a bit too far.

DropDeadFred

Flip it

kbro1986

Yeah, have them re-examine the seat height. raising it a little bit may make you faster. Happy riding.

therhodeo

What are your measurements? 18" inseam?

Mike F

Nice bike

ArchEtech

Congrats on the bike. I purchased a 4.7 last year with Rival. It's more bike than I'll ever need, though it's a hobby that makes you want more gear and second bikes. In all honesty everything, even the seat it perfectly adequate for competitive riding!

McFlurrey06

I have a 30" inseam, and the seat is fine, I just need a new stem. Before someone tells me a smaller frame might have been a better idea, I rode a 52cm(the next size down,) I felt no where near as comfortable, and like the cockpit was too short.

Thanks for the compliments.

san2411

Nice bike. But the saddle looks too low ! You might want to check it with your LBS

DropDeadFred

It's not fine...your seat is slammed and your stem is not...the world is going to implode

McFlurrey06

And damn, I was hoping it would explode

therhodeo

Judging fit on your first bike by what "feels comfortable" is probably a bad idea.

Pinkbullet3

Yeah, it's not about whether or not your bike is comfortable, it's about proper saddle to bar drop.

McFlurrey06

Because I would hate to be comfortable after 20 miles

revchuck 

+1. I'm a pretty inflexible 60 year old and my seat is 6cm above my bars, and that's considered a pretty "relaxed" fit. Unless you've got some serious lower back issues, the seat needs to come up. Check back with your bike shop.

therhodeo

Please take this as someone who is really trying to help you. The fact that you see 20 miles as a significant enough distance to make this decision on is proof that you probably need the opinion of someone who knows more than you do.

JustinHorne

The 52 also likely was setup incorrectly for you. The cockpit being too short was likely a result of too short of a stem on that bike, for your body type.

Assuming that saddle *is* properly adjusted, you basically need to lose all the spacers AND then go to at least a 0deg stem. You're practically sitting up straight.

ArchEtech

Come on people.... Comfort is still a priority while minimizing bad habits and getting fitted. I don't know much about about road bike physics, but as a life long athlete, I know that not everyone has the same body geometry. I will say, that when I started riding some of the problems I was having were not being caused by e things I thought - so ya listen to the bike shop first, and make small tweaks.

JustinHorne

You're totally right, and comfort *is* key, but:

The OP is 23 and about 160 (according to prior posts.). That's probably a little overweight based on the size of his bike, but it's nothing bad. There's no reason for him to be in a position my 60 year old mom could handle.

andyman1970

Regardless of fit, congrats on the great looking bike.

McFlurrey06

You are pretty much on. I also come in right around 5'8", and this bike is what works for me. And you have to understand that was a picture just before my first ride. With subsequent rides I will be making adjustments to the bike. I'm sure when I get it all settled in right, it will be approved.

catonec 

thats a pretty bike. I agree with everyone saying that you're probably not set up in the most optimal position but if you're happy then whos to say whats right for you and your recreational riding enjoyment. by the way you should raise the seat, remove some spacers and flip the stem

McFlurrey06

All of that is done, tested on rollers, to be confirmed the next day I don't work.

Dave P

NICE RIDE! Congrats!

10-4 on the pedals.... I had my first 0MPH biff a few days ago. LOL!

Dave