Lower your nose?

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

So what have we learned?

As expected, different strokes. Factor in overall posture and physicality, and let's be honest, beliefs.

Wisdom and evidence indicates a level nose or slightly lower nose is more optimum in performance, and a more comfortable, controlled riding experience.

There continues to be some head-scratching on how a high nose is comfortable, regardless of the purpose e.g., time trialling, downhill, XC, or cruisin'. By shifting weight to the back, the pressure it puts on the groin and added stress on arms and shoulders to reach the bars in a controlled manner, even with a raised set-up (that's another thread), is completely avoidable with a simple adjustment to lower the nose.

A fight or conflict, this is not. Listening and sharing experiences, with some solid evidence, this is.

Shared experience is always good. Too many different permutations to end up with a definitive answer. If you find it comfy ride away, if not adjust until you do One of the reasons I like RB is we are able to have a sensible and civil discussion.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Another thing to consider is the effect of "sag" on angles. If there is suspension, the angles will all change when a rider is on the saddle. Therefore, "nose up" unweighted might become level

 

[ChromeChainstay]

i only ride flite ti original or team saddles. not the new cutout's

i level them

 

[al-onestare]

Shared experience is always good. Too many different permutations to end up with a definitive answer. If you find it comfy ride away, if not adjust until you do One of the reasons I like RB is we are able to have a sensible and civil discussion.

Amen to that

 

[Nabeaquam]

It you can ride 100K in comfort it’s right for you.