I did my first ten miles shakedown ride on Friday. The bike was kind of alright and I'm not used to it at all yet. It felt a little uncomfortable. I remember shuffling around on the seat a fair bit and trying to find a comfy position on the bar tops.
Today I've made some very small adjustments. I flipped the stem, put the last remaining spacer under the stem, tilted the bars around 5º and moved the seat back 5mm.
When I rode the bike, I was instantly more comfortable. My bum hit the saddle in exactly the right spot and stayed there, the slightly more upright position was better.
I'm still reaching too far and think I now need a shorter stem. Being such a large frame, it's got a long enough stem for an ape.
I'm surprised and amazed at the difference small adjustments have made.
We're going for a 'fit' early next year. The bike shop I bought my new helmet in yesterday is having some work done and the fitting room is closed until after Christmas.
Today I've made some very small adjustments. I flipped the stem, put the last remaining spacer under the stem, tilted the bars around 5º and moved the seat back 5mm.
When I rode the bike, I was instantly more comfortable. My bum hit the saddle in exactly the right spot and stayed there, the slightly more upright position was better.
I'm still reaching too far and think I now need a shorter stem. Being such a large frame, it's got a long enough stem for an ape.
I'm surprised and amazed at the difference small adjustments have made.
We're going for a 'fit' early next year. The bike shop I bought my new helmet in yesterday is having some work done and the fitting room is closed until after Christmas.