I agree with the M2 Racer. I have one that my wife bought me fo X-mas as a novelty. It's great theory but it does seem a bit flimsy and I'm smaller than you are. I tried it on my TCR road bike and was a bit disappointed, not in the concept, but because it creaked and rolled a bit. Also I couldn't really adjust it on the fly that well.

You should really ask if it is really wise to go much more forward than you are already on a compact road frame without maing it feel too front heavy. The Giant TCR, Specialized, Cervelo Soloist all lend themselves well to a "multi-sport" 75/76 degree position but when I tried putting my TCR much more forward than that it didn't quite feel right on descending or cornering or windy conditions. If you live/race in a flat strait windless area it would work I suppose.

Cerveloguy knows what he's talking about. I had more problems than he did when I tried to get my TCR forward...it doesn't handle as well. You may have to decide whether or not you really want to go further forward...and if the answer is yes...good news! You might get to look at a new bike!

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Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur
(That which is said in Latin sounds profound)

Adam,

If you are the one in Chapel Hill, drop me a message at richardr@triathlete.com as I may be selling my QR tribike and I am 6'1-6'2 (and in Durham)



Richard

I got your message but e-mail I send to you keeps bouncing back.

My email address is: adampom@email.unc.edu and I should be able to get messages there. If I don't hear from you, no worries.

Adam

i had the same problem. these are great:

www.x-lite.com/7075.htm
www.x-lite.com/matrix.htm

they are long and VERY adjustable. they work equally well set back or set forward. you could point the saddle upwards with these things if you wanted to! got mine in the UK - not sure about availability in the USA.

agree with some of the other posts. i tried the getting forward thing on my TCR and ditched it.

full on roadie at the mo!