Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2013 7:32:58 GMT
Jun 2, 2013 21:06:31 GMT @robothamster said:
When I got my T3 the stem was a bit low and I was stretching forward a bit too much, but I flipped it over so it pointed up slightly rather than down and that helped a lot. Maybe something you can try?ohoward, I've got 125mm of seat post exposed (that excludes the top bit, ie the wedge shaped thing the saddle rails clamp into). My saddle sits pretty much dead centre of 0-30 scale on the rails
Hope that helps!
Jun 2, 2013 21:38:37 GMT @cyraxdotnet said:
Jun 2, 2013 19:48:46 GMT @ohoward said:
Did they take your 60 back without a fuss?I went out for a 20 mile loop around town and experienced some mild lower back pain. I'd like to try the 54 again and possibly swap if i feel it will be a better fit. The 54 did feel very small in the store though.
Which stem have you replaced the stock with?
The way I knew it was to big for me was that I felt that pain in shoulders and lower back almost instantly and I know the 57 is much better fit because doing a 40mile ride yesterday, I have no pain in those parts.
I hate to confuse you more but I did happen to pop into the Evans right across from Decathlon and he got me on a bike and said I should be around a 54.
I replaced the 110mm which is standard for the T3 @ 57 for a 90mm. Stock Btwin stem, 14 quid I think. Perhaps even an 70/80mm would one day. All about small adjustments.
Thanks for the info on the stem. Interestingly the stock stem is 100mm on the T7. At Β£14 it'll be worth experimenting with the 90mm.
Jun 2, 2013 21:46:04 GMT @cyraxdotnet said:
My advice would be, if you have your saddle position sorted so it's right with your feet/clip plump line and height is about right for length of your legs/pedal cycle, then do your hub test again and check your reach. If you have that slight 15-20 degrees bend in your arms and back is in comfortable position, neck not hurting then your good to go. If it's to far away (further than can be corrected with a shorter stem) then I'd go try out the 54. Also remember it does take time to get used to a road bike and feeling comfortable in that position. Good luck I also noticed that 'out of the box' on my T7 the handlebars are pointed down. Bringing them up a little might help.