Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2013 12:06:31 GMT
Jun 25, 2013 15:33:30 GMT @ohoward said:
Resurrecting this thread.I took my 7 along to a well respected bike shop out of town to get a proper opinion on my fit - mostly due to niggling lower back pain.
The guy in the shop said that I have almost ridiculously long legs for my height (84cm, 175cm)and that while the 57 T7 is too big for me reach wise, the 54 would be almost dangerous for me to ride as I'd most likely have too much seat post exposed and the drop to handlebars would be too much. In short the 57 was the right choice, but not ideal.
He said my proportions are an absolute nightmare to fit a bike to and that a 55\56cm frame would be best, but that we could work with what we had.
The outcome of this was that my saddle has been raised nearly 5cm and moved back about 1cm. He even suggested putting the 100mm stem I replaced with a 90mm as this would have the effect of flattening me out more but did admit reach could be severely compromised.
He thought the back pain could be caused by being too upright. He also said i should find climbing much easier now, which is a relief!
Going to test out this new set up properly over 30 miles on Thursday.
That said, you have one-to-two inches on me in leg length, so the guy was right.
Another question, does anyone know if the seatposts on the Tribans have a limit marker? I have never fully removed my seatpost
Yes, my T3 seat post has a maximum extension line.