Help me out with my position

Just changed bikes and I have about 150 miles on the QR. Feels good but I’m no expert. I just kind of put it together and jumped on, figure I’ll change things as I feel I need to. The one thing that stands out to me is that my saddle may be too far forward. Let me know what you think about my position.

Thanks for your input.

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Did you buy that bike from Francois? :slight_smile: Nice wheels!

Saddle’s too high (not kidding)
Rotate hips forward.
Drop front end.

Your saddle isn’t too far forward…your front end is just too high, and is cramping your body. Rotate the hips…really.

Franny has his own bike. I got the frame from trisports. Thanks on the wheels.

1 and 3 I can do. How do you rotate hips forward? Sit diiferently?

Thats a Med? If you cant rotate your hips by bending at the hip jt send me the bike. To learn to rotate sit on a chair then bend forward only moving the hips. the upper body should stay quiet.

Never mind, just send me the frame.

small 700c.

We’ll send it anyway. I’ll toss on a longer stem and run up a bit more seatmast and send you pics of rolling my hips forward. PM me for the shipping address.

Actually the saddle is the right height, his legs are too short.

But, Brain Fancher (TriBriGuy) is right, lower and rotate into a more aggressive position.

Wood paneling?

Yeah, weird/cool room on the side of my house. I’m not sure where someone was going with it but it works ok for bikes, weights, old desks, shop,…man room basically.

I have dreams of pimpin it out someday.

Bro - Nice bike…

Here’s an ex of hip placement. In your case, you may have to stretch out to accomplish this.

As for your drop…it appears you have a shorter upper arm, so your drop isn’t going to be “as aggressive” as many people. Focus on aero…not neccessarily the drop/ratio.

Good luck.

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I haven’t read any of the other replies, so I may be repeating things here. Apologies in advance if I am.

Is that your normal riding head position? I’m thinking not. Anyway, your back is very rounded, which may be from the way you’re gripping the aero’s, or that your head is down. It’s hard to do these things unless you give “action” shots. Your upper arm to torso angle is pretty open, which suggests that the top tube and stem combo is on the long side, but you may grip farther back when riding, closing that, and maybe even flatteneing the back. As I said, hard to tell from stationary photos.

So I’ve probable given you nothing. Sorry.

thanks a bunch for the example, it really helps clarify.

What are you doing riding Francois’ bike?

I have the same wheels. Check the serial number on the American Classic rear hub. There’s been a recall.

http://pezcyclingnews.com/default.asp?pg=fullstory&id=3295
http://www.amclassic.com/tech/pdf/RecallInitialPressRelease.pdf