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Post by mvi on May 2, 2007 17:56:23 GMT -5
If you sit right you will use LESS muscle, and so conserve energy , and not obstruct your breathing because you use trunk muscles for postural stability. Again experiment. Comfort is important. It will take time to work to a more aggressive position. Pro's who ride often 6 hours a day, and for year after year, have a position that they are comfortable in, even if it is not the fastest at all time.
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Post by Jackson Amburn on May 6, 2007 19:47:16 GMT -5
So i adjusted the seat by bringing the seat up a little. Wow, I love my bike again. Went for a ride down here in Roswell, GA. Didn't know there were so many cars?
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Post by YellowLemondTed on May 6, 2007 22:44:05 GMT -5
Riding in Roswell will do you good with the traffic. Since my riding experience was all big city riding in charlotte, I found it alot more comfortable up here with the lighter traffic. As long as you hold your space and just remain comfortable they will just go past you.
As for your position. Be careful with making adjustments. Always measure and take note of the original position in case the new changes don't work out. Make the changes small and only make one change at a time ie. If raising the seat do it by 1-2 centimeters at a time. While raising the seat, do not adjust fore and aft position. This will allow you to get a very good feel of how each individual aspect of your position is effected by subtle changes.
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Post by Jackson Amburn on May 7, 2007 11:53:58 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm gonna raise the seat slightly again, take more pressure off. I'm not uncomfortable it Roswell, it's just my parents insist that I don't ride. That's okay, I understand why, but I have a feeling that the average driver doesn't want to hit me.
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Post by YellowLemondTed on May 7, 2007 12:32:32 GMT -5
You may want to check with the folks at the bike shop you bought the bike at in regards to fitting and adjustments. They may have a fit specialist that can help you get the most efficient position. If they do not, consider setting up an appointment at Roswell bikes. I know they will have a good fit program.
Its important to be fit properly from the get go. Also you don't want to be over extending your legs or stretching too far forward.
One thing I've noticed is that it has taken every single second of the 4 years I've been riding to really get a good feel for how I fit on my bike. Don't expect perfect harmony right away, but make an effort to learn how you and your bike feel together. This isn't a process to be rushed by any means.
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Post by Jackson Amburn on May 7, 2007 18:09:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. You all have provided me with excellent advice, thanks again. Can't wait for next year to ride on the Tues. night ride.
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Post by mvi on May 7, 2007 18:53:18 GMT -5
1-2 cm adjustments are way too large. Set it according to the article (link). After that adjust by 1/2 cm at a time at most. Go riding with the Alan wrench in your back pocket. Saddle for/aft distance is more important for your problem than high low, although they all effect eachother.
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Post by Nikki Alexander on May 7, 2007 19:06:50 GMT -5
Yeah I agree with MVI, I dont know jack about fitting bikes but I do remember that when my mtb was being fitted to me (love it.) that they made adjustments that I could hardly see, but made such a big difference. I know mtb isnt so fit as a road bike, but hey. it's all gotta fit. not to mention, they took forever, but it was worth it. Now I just deal with silly boys adjusting my seat when they want to ride my bike (cause she's awesome). Take your time, fit it slowly, little by little. Come to my bike shop! They're worth the drive. (Ha!) They'll keep you in there forever and you walk out with amazingness. I definitely love it better than any shop I've been to in GA or NC.
SO the question is... Wrist still hurting?
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Post by Jackson Amburn on May 7, 2007 20:36:31 GMT -5
nope It's not, it's fine now.
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