There's an absolute lack of qualified triathlon-specific bicycle fitters here in Salt Lake City, UT. I've been to two very qualified and skilled fitters, both of which tried to put me at 73.5 degrees. Not where I want to be.
So, I've done my best to get my position dialed in on my own. I just started triathlon last year, and I've had this bike since last July. However, looking at my position on the bike (I think my body angles are pretty good - but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), I look (and at times feel) like I'm a bit stretched out. My seat's at 78 degrees, and I'm probably on the saddle at 80 degrees. I just went from an 11cm stem to a 10cm, but I still feel too stretched out (I get lower back fatigue and sciatic nerve pain after about 3 hours on the bike). Is it just in my head? Is there something I'm missing in my position? I feel like I should I drop down a frame size (I'm 6'0" and the frame in this pic is a 57cm [55.5 TT]).
Thanks for your input.
So, I've done my best to get my position dialed in on my own. I just started triathlon last year, and I've had this bike since last July. However, looking at my position on the bike (I think my body angles are pretty good - but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong), I look (and at times feel) like I'm a bit stretched out. My seat's at 78 degrees, and I'm probably on the saddle at 80 degrees. I just went from an 11cm stem to a 10cm, but I still feel too stretched out (I get lower back fatigue and sciatic nerve pain after about 3 hours on the bike). Is it just in my head? Is there something I'm missing in my position? I feel like I should I drop down a frame size (I'm 6'0" and the frame in this pic is a 57cm [55.5 TT]).
Thanks for your input.