I just got a trainer today - my first one. So naturally, what’s the first thing I do? Get a critque post on slowtwitch, of course!
I’m only half seriously looking for position feedback. I really just need to get a new tri bike, and get a proper fitting. This was really just for a laugh.
Where did you get that hat with the brim on the back?
OK—FIRST off you get props for funny & effort!!! YAHOOO for funny factor, especially the part wher you fall off the trainer. However, your saddle is too low, and if you are going to do the classic “slam” position with the road geometry, you’ve got to sit back in the saddle and THEN we could tell more…
Where did you get that hat with the brim on the back?
?? Seriously?? If so, it’s just a baseball hat turned backwards… 
Let me be the first to nominate this as “Critique Post of the Year” - LOL
Down tube shifters - LOL - LOL - LOL - LOL - LOL…genius!!!
Right. I think you’re right on. First thing for me on this bike would be a forward seatpost to get me a bit higher and more forward. I’m already well beyond the “max height” line on my current seatpost. Thanks, and I’m glad you got a laugh out of it!
First thing for me on this bike would be a forward seatpost to get me a bit higher and more forward. I’m already well beyond the “max height” line on my current seatpost.
DUDE!~ I totally don’t agree. IF you have down tube shifters, I am betting that bad boy bike is automatically at 73 degree seat tube angle at least. Guessing is all. THEN you add aero bars…that is OLD SCHOOL SLAM. Now lets look at how far forward you are in that saddle, and the your knee angle in the down stroke. I am all for the slam position- did that for MANY MANY years!!! However, if you have a road geometry- and you want to add aero bars… guess what? It’s called SLAM!!! Get yer butt back in the saddle, lift yer saddle nose SLIGHLTY, and raise the saddle SLIGHTLY— ride fast. If you want forward geometry- get a new bike.
Huh! Gotcha. Very interesting point. I’ve never been a biker, so I’m learnin’ where I can. Thanks again!
I think you are close and you can make this work— but in my opinion don’t think about “triathon or aero position”- think old school slam. It brings elements of power with a relative lower saddle based on the saddle (seat tube) angle being less forward…and the aero bars can’t be too forward or too low. This positon is about power output. I think you can find good base info from Greg LaMond’s book. Still holds up.
ps… I STILL think you are too low.
Glad I could get a laugh out of you tonight, Chip - of all nights…(ref: house broken into thread)
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That’s It! I’ve gotta see if it’s possible to “ride a wheelie” on a trainer.
?? I don’t get it. Is that a reponse to a previous post - or something to do with my acrobatics? Do you not like the SLAM position idea?
Ancient my ass
that ain’t even old as my newest bike shoes !!!
what no rat traps !!!
dirt
i thought this was going to be some old school bike porn.
what a let down 
That’s the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while.
jaretj
you need to check your PMs as well.
Had to watch again…LOL
This will be a post of infamy…LOL…genius!
I was seriously waiting for you to start humping the box
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Looks like you’ve got long femurs. I don’t know if I’m right or how it’ll effect fit but your knees are awfully close to your elbows.
Where did you get that hat with the brim on the back?
Are you watching Season Three of the Wire on HBO?
OMG that’s funny! why don’t you go to see Brian at FastSplits for a bike fit?