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Well I have tried a comprehensive list of things to get it right for me.
When I first got it I flipped the stem from downward pointing to upward. As I felt I was to far over the front and it hurt my shoulders. Then I felt I was too far forward so I got an 80mm stem instead of the 120 it came with. Then my hands hurt on the hoods so I rotated the bars upward a bit. The discomfort then moved to the saddle so I tried a specialized avatar 155mm, then a selle royal gel flow thingy and I now have a fizik aliante ocming from e-bay. I've done 106 miles this week and played with the settings a lot. I'm now back onto the avatar for now but the bike has gone into the shop for a new BB as its clicking like mad. I will happily pay for a pro fitting on the bike if it doesnt get any better as I just want to ride further and further. I managed 60 milers last year but don't seem to be able to go that far at the moment. The reason for wanting a new bike is comfort. I have read extensively that carbon and ti bikes are very soft and comfortable (compared to alu) and so I had hoped that spending £1500 on some top flight machinery would solve my problem!! |
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Sounds like your problem isnt the frame material, its your position on the bike itself thats causing the discomfort.
Yes carbon and Ti will give a smoother ride, my LOOK is superb and damping out road noise and poor road surfaces compared to my Alu framed fixie.
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Ok, well i've have a complete re jig and re set everything. I've read a lot about bike fit and using a plumb bob etc to check where your feet are on the cranks and how to get the seat height correct. I have six weeks off so hopefully will be able to get my settings right, do you have any helpful tips?
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Not really. I rely on how the bike feels. I had a bike fit done on my LOOK as it has an integrated seat post and setting the seat height involves cutting the seat tube.
I also like a very aggressive setup, i.e high seat and low bars. This is my rule of thumb. 1. Set the saddle height so that when I am stood next to the bike, the saddle is roughly level with the top of my hip bone. 2. Then I set the bar height so that I have a bit of a bend in my forearm. The other trick with seat height, is set so that if you sit on the bike, put your heel on a peddle and then straighten that leg, set your seat height so your leg is straight with it like that, and then you'll have a slight bent knee, when you are riding with cleats. I have my bar angle set, so that I can have a straight line from the curve of the drops where it transitions from the flat to start of the curve into the drops, the flat across the top of brake hoods, ( where I spend most of my time ) is flat so my hand position is comfortable. I have a turbo trainer so I tend to put my new bikes onto that and then tweak the position and then ride it on that for a bit and then tweak it. I know if I can get comfortable on the turbo trainer I'll be comfortable when out on the road.
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Oh and try not to change a million things at one time. Otherwise you wont be able to evaluate the changes you've made.
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Ok thanks for the help, I think I get the bike back monday with a new BB, i'll get fiddling. I might try an agressive set up for a change, maybe i'll like it now. To be honest I don't care what bike I ride as long as i'm riding one. I've lost 15 pounds in ten weeks and would like to drop another 30. I understand the food part, the nutrition etc. I just need to get comfortable so i can get a century in in the next 6 weeks.
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My saddle height hasn't changed in nearly 20years ![]() Saddles are always difficult to get right, I'm on a Fizik Aliante right now and its almost perfect. Do your shorts have a good quality seat pad & do you ride commando ![]() Cheap shorts are no good and the pads these days are really good Do you use chamois cream, that also makes a difference One of my mates rides with boxers under his lycra ![]() Suppose its just in case he gets knocked off and gets taken to hospital ![]()
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Yup decent shorts, commando, no chamois cream yet. But chafing isnt the problem its pressure points from saddle or grips.
I think its a matter of balance on the bike. One things for sure though, makes the hornet feel comfier |
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Maviczap signs for Sky after training ride shows massive speed potential,check out my max speed.
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We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 23-07-12 at 06:55 AM. |
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Good effort.
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