On Thu, Jan 14, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Bike fitting is a complicated subject, and many of the important > variables are not considered in typical fitting sessions. > > In general hard-pedaling lightweight riders will prefer the saddle > forward position regardless of body dimensions. Heavier riders and/or > those who pedal at lower intensity will generally prefer more > setback. > > Interesting discussion; I wonder if others have comments. I went from an all the way forward position to an all the way back position -- this over a few years -- thanks to Grant's fitting advice, and found that a butt back -- waaaay back -- position gave me more power and a much more comfortable back and neck and shoulders and arms and hands. Long torso, short legs and arms, 170 at 55 and 5'10", slender build. Bars lowish at 2" below saddle (back when I had the saddle all the way forward they were 6" below saddle, but the rearward position encourages a low back). I pedal hard and climb hills and fight winds on my various fixies, though "hard" is entirely relative, I agree. Others' comments? -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com (505) 227-0523--
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