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2008-05-14 10:49 AM

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Subject: new aerobars, new aero position...
Got some new aero bars PD carbon X 1.5. Much more aggressive but so far pretty comfy. My position feels really different. Any constructive comments would be helpful. I'm going to get refitted but in the mean time I figured I'd see what you guys thought. Thanks!




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2008-05-14 11:16 AM
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Subject: RE: new aerobars, new aero position...
I'm by no means an expert, but that position looks pretty good to me. My only comment would be to perhaps remove a spacer or two.
2008-05-14 11:24 AM
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I agree with the previous post that you could go lower in the front. You have a very flat back, and are rotating at the pelvis vs. bending at the waist. Which is good. I would start with removing just one spacer and riding that way for a couple of weeks to see how you feel.

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2008-05-14 11:53 AM
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Seats too low based on the pics (at least it appears that way).  You are not getting the full extension I'd like to see.  And yes, too many spacers in the stem .....

Also, you are on the rivet (all the way on the nose of the saddle) which means either the saddle position is too far back or the bars are too long.  But that does not seem to be the case based on your arm angles.  I'd say the saddle needs to be moved forward if that is your typical riding position and not just one for photos.



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2008-05-14 12:07 PM
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Subject: RE: new aerobars, new aero position...

Actually, based on tha fact that his foot isn't parallel to the ground a tthe bottom, I was going to say his seat was too high. But, it's hard to tell if the crank arm is perpendicular to the ground.

Daremo - 2008-05-14 12:53 PM

Seats too low based on the pics (at least it appears that way).  You are not getting the full extension I'd like to see.  And yes, too many spacers in the stem .....

Also, you are on the rivet (all the way on the nose of the saddle) which means either the saddle position is too far back or the bars are too long.  But that does not seem to be the case based on your arm angles.  I'd say the saddle needs to be moved forward if that is your typical riding position and not just one for photos.

2008-05-14 12:23 PM
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Subject: RE: new aerobars, new aero position...
Daremo - 2008-05-14 11:53 AM

Seats too low based on the pics (at least it appears that way). You are not getting the full extension I'd like to see. And yes, too many spacers in the stem .....

Also, you are on the rivet (all the way on the nose of the saddle) which means either the saddle position is too far back or the bars are too long. But that does not seem to be the case based on your arm angles. I'd say the saddle needs to be moved forward if that is your typical riding position and not just one for photos.

 

I have an Adamo saddle that's why I'm on the rivet. Their meant to be ridden that way. I'll try adjusting the spacers and seat and see what happens. Thanks for the inputs 



2008-05-14 12:30 PM
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I am not an expert either, but I am having a hard time looking at your position.  I might need a few more pics to be sure.  Leave the shirt off.  Thanks.

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2008-05-14 10:32 PM
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hahaha nice
2008-05-14 10:35 PM
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FWIW i ride on the very tip of my saddle (and i mean the tip), if i move it forward or back, i still stay on the same place. just feel like i get more power that way,


and i agree, the seat looks a tad low.
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