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RussianMichael wrote:I

RussianMichael wrote:

I realise position is a very individual thing (ie comfort and saddle tilt-related issues) but it seems that your saddle is quite far back for a TT position, no? It closes the hip angle and reduces the power you can put down, sort-of handicapping your main power-generating muscles. Also, if you have no flexibility issues, you can really benefit from a lower or more stretched-out position on the front end, provided elbows are not too far off 90deg. Basically, there are mountains of ‘free speed’ to be gained by experimenting with position. Yours might already be optimal for you, I’m not a bike fitter, but just suggesting shifting saddle forward and dropping the stem lower if you haven’t tried it already.

Thanks for the tip Michael. I have been bike fitted so the stem & handlebars I will leave as is but Yes maybe the saddle has crept forward since my fitting. I will double check with the bike fitter.

thanks for being so observant.
Noel

My Commuter/recently pressed
My Commuter/recently pressed into L’Eroica service ’70s Hirondelle.
Love the steel so much I sold my aluminium framed lapierre to afford the next n+1.

Edit: now accompanied by said n+1. My first scratch build.

Roberts XCR frame with a bit of bling
11spd chorus groupset
Ritchey classic stem and bars
Thompson seatpost (ritchey don’t do a bloomin 30.6)
Campag vento wheels – budget for now but any suggestions for upgrades appreciated.

N+1 today now makes 3 bikes
N+1 today now makes 3 bikes in my flat with one to go soon.

Forme Calver Sport CX on C2W. Over budget but the original option of Merida Cyclo Cross 4 was too long for delivery so opted for this one 10 days ago.
There is still a rack to fit but not in stock at the LBS yet but I’ve got the bike to play with for a few days and tweak the set up. The refelctors and bell ‘fell off’ as soon as the bike came in through the door and the pedals will change to XT SPDs and some helicopter tape will be applied to the headtube at the weekend.

Skunk
Skunk

My Specialized Tarmac S-Works
My Specialized Tarmac S-Works frame that I built up with various bits so that I could get the colour and kit I wanted without being forced down the standard colour route by Specialized.

– Dura-Ace Di2 gears and derailleurs
– S-Works crank & chain rings
– Very light Dark Horse rims (same as Europcar South Africa ride on, good value for money)

Here are a couple of mine….
Here are a couple of mine….

Condor Acciaio Stainless
Condor Acciaio Stainless