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lmariach 04-06-13 01:04 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15477416)
bull****. What bars are those?

At least the numbers they give are the same. Easton ec90 Track

tehibn 04-09-13 05:15 PM


Originally Posted by lmariach (Post 15476358)
I'm just about 6' tall and this is a 59cm. I can't imagine fitting on a bigger frame though. At least it seems everyone around my height is getting 55-57cm. I'm starting to think maybe the super pistas geometry isn't made for me.

you should measure the seat tube...it looks more like a 55 or 56 to me

Jandro 04-09-13 06:13 PM


Originally Posted by tehibn (Post 15491029)
you should measure the seat tube...it looks more like a 55 or 56 to me

Don't measure the seat tube. Measure the top tube/effective top tube. That's the measurement that matters.

Ok so I looked up the size chart. A 59cm frame has a 57.5cm effective top tube length. Not bad, but still on the shortish side.

Based on your leg angle, I don't think lowering the saddle is the right thing to do, you have a good bend. It looks like your saddle is already pushed back a bit, try going a bit further + shallower drops (compact road drops like: 3T Ergonovas) and it may help.

Lowering the tip f your saddle a bit will also help to flatten out your back (as someone above mentioned).

Muffin Man 04-09-13 06:31 PM

so.. uh.. can I just not read, or has nobody mentioned this yet?

seau grateau 04-09-13 06:37 PM

Because OP won't give up his track drops.

various styles 04-09-13 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 15491354)
so.. uh.. can I just not read, or has nobody mentioned this yet?

Jaytron hasn't entered the convo yet.

Jaytron 04-09-13 08:03 PM


Originally Posted by Jandro (Post 15491277)
Don't measure the seat tube. Measure the top tube/effective top tube. That's the measurement that matters.

Ok so I looked up the size chart. A 59cm frame has a 57.5cm effective top tube length. Not bad, but still on the shortish side.

Based on your leg angle, I don't think lowering the saddle is the right thing to do, you have a good bend. It looks like your saddle is already pushed back a bit, try going a bit further + shallower drops (compact road drops like: 3T Ergonovas) and it may help.

Lowering the tip f your saddle a bit will also help to flatten out your back (as someone above mentioned).

I agree, the saddle doesn't need to be lowered. I think it may need to be raised.

To the OP:
The ball of your foot isn't on the pedal, it seems to be centered under your foot. Bla bla bla bla.

Once you get the saddle height, you can work on getting your saddle fore/aft correct. THEN you can address your reach problem.

Right off the bat, your set is WAY too aggressive. That'll mean you won't be comfortable. Stop trying to "look" cool. Flip the stem up and get some road drops. FSA Wing Pros, Ergonovas, or hell Dimenson Flat Top (Scrod's Hood Rat Bars) all are low cost choices.

Move that one spacer on top to under the stem.

Jaytron 04-09-13 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by various styles (Post 15491476)
Jaytron hasn't entered the convo yet.

For great justice:

Fitment question?

http://i.imgur.com/YQM4D.jpg

>>Fitment Calculator<<

Jandro 04-09-13 08:19 PM

And there was much rejoicing.

Muffin Man 04-09-13 08:22 PM


various styles 04-09-13 08:51 PM


Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 15491758)
For great justice:

Fitment question?

http://i.imgur.com/YQM4D.jpg

>>Fitment Calculator<<

It's ok people. The earth will keep spinning tonight.

Jaytron 04-09-13 10:08 PM

My job here is done.

http://i.imgur.com/OpHjH.gif

lmariach 04-09-13 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 15491751)
I agree, the saddle doesn't need to be lowered. I think it may need to be raised.

To the OP:
The ball of your foot isn't on the pedal, it seems to be centered under your foot. Bla bla bla bla.

Once you get the saddle height, you can work on getting your saddle fore/aft correct. THEN you can address your reach problem.

Right off the bat, your set is WAY too aggressive. That'll mean you won't be comfortable. Stop trying to "look" cool. Flip the stem up and get some road drops. FSA Wing Pros, Ergonovas, or hell Dimenson Flat Top (Scrod's Hood Rat Bars) all are low cost choices.

Move that one spacer on top to under the stem.

Yeah I wasn't doing a good job at balancing on that bench that's why I wasn't on the pedal correctly.

I plan on moving those two spacers on top to under the stem and also flipping the stem. I'm going to tilt the saddle forward as well; it feels like its pulling me back the way it's positioned now. Need to get a torque wrench first though.

oneeyedhobbit 04-09-13 11:43 PM

I'll throw my hat in with everyone else claiming your bars look really deep. The bars that were stock on my bike were long from rear to front (to the point that I was stretching to ride on top of my brake hoods) and way too deep from top to drop to be practical. Recently I swapped them for FSA something or other compact road drops, and they're a million times better. Like a few other posters, I'd say that compact drops are probably worth looking at, but first I'd say ride the tops for a while and verify that really is the issue.

lmariach 04-10-13 12:39 AM


Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit (Post 15492446)
I'll throw my hat in with everyone else claiming your bars look really deep. The bars that were stock on my bike were long from rear to front (to the point that I was stretching to ride on top of my brake hoods) and way too deep from top to drop to be practical. Recently I swapped them for FSA something or other compact road drops, and they're a million times better. Like a few other posters, I'd say that compact drops are probably worth looking at, but first I'd say ride the tops for a while and verify that really is the issue.

That's the plan. Been riding on top for 2 days now and back seems fine. Once I make the other minor adjustments I'll check back in.

carleton 04-10-13 01:09 AM


Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 15491377)
Because OP won't give up his track drops.

+1

Riding these daily for commuting or casual riding...

http://www.worldclasscycles.com/deda_pista_alloy.jpg

...is like wearing these for commuting or casual walking:

http://cdn.asia.cnet.com/i/r/2008/cr...ictory_300.jpg


But, some people just won't learn.

lmariach 04-10-13 08:14 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 15492563)
+1

Riding these daily for commuting or casual riding...

http://www.worldclasscycles.com/deda_pista_alloy.jpg

...is like wearing these for commuting or casual walking:

http://cdn.asia.cnet.com/i/r/2008/cr...ictory_300.jpg


But, some people just won't learn.

except that the reach and drop are not even comparable to my bars. Thanks for your expertise though

Jaytron 04-10-13 08:17 AM

Pretty sure he meant track drops in general.

lmariach 04-10-13 09:01 AM

Maybe I misread, thought he was comparing them to mine. Either way I have no problem getting rid of my drops, as soon as I make sure thats the problem.

Muffin Man 04-10-13 10:42 AM

Its the problem.

terrymorse 04-10-13 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by lmariach (Post 15475787)

Symptoms of a poor fit:
  1. Pronounced bend in middle of back
  2. Almost straight elbows

You have too much of a drop from saddle to bars, although the horizontal distance looks pretty good. A higher stem and possibly bars with less of a drop ought to get you a better fit.

Jaytron 04-10-13 12:20 PM


Originally Posted by lmariach (Post 15493453)
Maybe I misread, thought he was comparing them to mine. Either way I have no problem getting rid of my drops, as soon as I make sure thats the problem.

I think with everyone saying that it's your problem, it's safe to assume that the bars are probably your first problem. :)

seau grateau 04-10-13 12:35 PM

Trying to fit a bike with track drops for road riding is like...I don't know, it just doesn't really work.

Leukybear 04-10-13 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by seau grateau (Post 15494500)
Trying to fit a bike with track drops for road riding is like...I don't know, it just doesn't really work.

OP can always just get more spacers. If the steerer tube's already been exhausted he can always use of of these:

http://www.reveloutdoors.co.uk/img/p...209%20zoom.jpg

It'd be comfortable and he gets to keep his track drops! :thumb:

seau grateau 04-10-13 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by Leukybear (Post 15495873)
It'd be comfortable and he gets to look like a complete idiot! :thumb:

Indeed so.


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