Riding positions

[Niallmo]

Re:

This is my approximate view.



I've seen a few respected road biking people on the web state that you should have your bars roughly in line with the front axle. This makes sense with the advice above. Shorten the stem and give it some rise.

I did 15 miles into work this morning and it felt good. Just a bit too much on the wrists so I'll rise the bars a bit and I can put the seat into the mild as it's pretty far back. I'd say the top tube length suits me but the bars need to be on a 120mm reach not 150.

Good advice above, much appreciated!

 

[Rodrigues]

Shortening the stem is akin to buying the next trouser size up. Your pride stops you from doing it but when you give in boy does it feel good

 

[Niallmo]

Shortening the stem is akin to buying the next trouser size up. Your pride stops you from doing it but when you give in boy does it feel good

I have no fear on that lol, first thing I did on my road bike was take 2cm off the stem.