Bike position ready for the new season?

Dec 23, 18 20:17

Post #1 of 19 (1463 views)

I tweaked things a bit and I honestly don't feel too bad about it. But I am very much welcoming any and all suggestions for improvement!
A few numbers: I'm 6'7". Pad Y is 695, pad X is 510. Saddle height is 875. Drop is 180.
Bottle is Profile FC35. Aero bars are Profile T4+. Saddle is a prologue, race with a disc cover.

https://www.dropbox.com/...1223_154538.jpg?dl=0

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 23, 18 20:22

Post #2 of 19 (1455 views)

Not a joke, but your seat is maybe a little high?

Last edited by: trail: Dec 23, 18 20:23

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 0:21

Post #3 of 19 (1385 views)

Take a video / pic when you are actually pedalling/cycling. It seems this is a pic from not really cycling but your saddle looks indeed high, maybe a little more reach.

Jeroen

Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 3:18

Post #4 of 19 (1340 views)

Why do you have transmission/ transfer case on the kitchen counter?????

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 6:29

Post #5 of 19 (1252 views)

I'm also thinking your saddle is a touch too high.

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 6:35

Post #6 of 19 (1248 views)

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 14:44

Post #7 of 19 (1164 views)

Where else would I rebuild a transmission? In my bedroom?

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [TRIPRO] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 14:51

Post #8 of 19 (1156 views)

Thanks! I'm going to drop it a touch, but there's no reach left, I'm maxed out on the aero bars and have the 130 stem already.

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 15:01

Post #9 of 19 (1143 views)

Shoot a video.

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Fishbum] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 16:18

Post #10 of 19 (1127 views)

Are those “Crocs” inspired bike shoes? Never seen that before. No tongue in those?

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 16:26

Post #11 of 19 (1120 views)

Alabama Viking wrote:

Thanks! I'm going to drop it a touch, but there's no reach left, I'm maxed out on the aero bars and have the 130 stem already.

You need longer extensions. If you move your elbows forward 2-3 cm, your reach would probably look much better.

Trent Nix
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F.I.S.T. Advanced Certified Fitter | Retul Master Certified Fitter (back when those were things)

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [trentnix] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 19:31

Post #12 of 19 (1054 views)

Thanks for taking the time to look at it! I would like to add some reach but obviously I'm challenged size-wise. My jeans are 38 length, so my legs take up most, but there's still a considerable amount of body left.

Do you know of any extensions that'd be longer than the Profile T4+ that keep me in a similar position? With the 130mm stem straight out I can't make gains any other way I think.

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 19:57

Post #13 of 19 (1036 views)

The answer to all the bike fit questions is

1: TRAIN HARDER

all the other mental BULLSHIT with positioning is crap if you can't push your bike. Just train.

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [808nation] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 20:07

Post #14 of 19 (1023 views)

Change your screen name to "cheapsteelrim-nation" and then I'll listen

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Dec 24, 18 20:24

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Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 20:25

Post #16 of 19 (1007 views)

Alabama Viking wrote:

Change your screen name to "cheapsteelrim-nation" and then I'll listen

Well played!

That reminds me of "Record10Carbon" calling out people for spending too much on bikes.

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [808nation] [ In reply to ]

Dec 24, 18 21:08

Post #17 of 19 (976 views)

Any reason you can't do both? Maximize the position and train and then you're fast as possible.

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 25, 18 2:20

Post #18 of 19 (900 views)

Alabama Viking wrote:

Thanks for taking the time to look at it! I would like to add some reach but obviously I'm challenged size-wise. My jeans are 38 length, so my legs take up most, but there's still a considerable amount of body left.

Do you know of any extensions that'd be longer than the Profile T4+ that keep me in a similar position? With the 130mm stem straight out I can't make gains any other way I think.

Enve ski bend are quite long at 44 cm so that will give just that bit of extra reach you need.

Jeroen

Owner at TRIPRO, The Netherlands

Re: Bike position ready for the new season? [Alabama Viking] [ In reply to ]

Dec 25, 18 8:58

Post #19 of 19 (807 views)

Better not sit up, or that pan is going to bonk you.

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