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by kgt

Seatpost looks great. A longer stem would make for a better, more stable handling IMHO.

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Trust me, I wish I could but then my arms would be too stretched out.

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But it seems like you could easily move the saddle 1 - 1.5 cm forward.

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kgt wrote:But it seems like you could easily move the saddle 1 - 1.5 cm forward.


You don't move your saddle to accommodate reach. I don't have long euro arms and legs. Wish I did because it would in fact LOOK better. I spent a long time setting my bike up to LOOK good and I paid for it. My bike is set up perfect for me now and I can feel the benefits. Wish I could run a longer stem, but it's too long.

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Bianchi10 wrote:
kgt wrote:But it seems like you could easily move the saddle 1 - 1.5 cm forward.


You don't move your saddle to accommodate reach. I don't have long euro arms and legs. Wish I did because it would in fact LOOK better. I spent a long time setting my bike up to LOOK good and I paid for it. My bike is set up perfect for me now and I can feel the benefits. Wish I could run a longer stem, but it's too long.


With a longer stem reach would stay the same.
I would suggest moving the rider's body weight forward in order to have a better-more balanced handling.

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kgt the most important thing to set up is the riders position relative to the cranks - as that will provide all the power. One does not compromise pedalling performance in order to look cool, unless you just ride to pose.
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Setting the riders position relative to the cranks is important (is it set properly BTW?) but that alone does not make a right fit.

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wow!!! very beautiful bike.... nice wheelset and frame... :)

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What brake pads were you using for the Enve Classic 45 clinchers?
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kgt wrote:Setting the riders position relative to the cranks is important (is it set properly BTW?) but that alone does not make a right fit.



Yes, I've been fitted a couple times. I have shorter arms so my reach does not allow me to be stretched out more that what I currently have without causing my arms to be too straight. My bike is set up perfectly for me right now. Most comfortable Ive been since I ever sat on a bike.

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BmanX wrote:What brake pads were you using for the Enve Classic 45 clinchers?


Enve pads

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Bianchi10 wrote:
kgt wrote:Setting the riders position relative to the cranks is important (is it set properly BTW?) but that alone does not make a right fit.


Yes, I've been fitted a couple times. I have shorter arms so my reach does not allow me to be stretched out more that what I currently have without causing my arms to be too straight. My bike is set up perfectly for me right now. Most comfortable Ive been since I ever sat on a bike.


Sorry I am insisting but you misunderstood me. What I am saying:
a. move saddle 1 cm forward b. get a 1 cm longer stem.
Fine position over the crankset, same reach, as comfortable, no more streched but that results in more weight forward = more balanced ride = better handling.
That's just my opinion. You may try.

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kgt wrote:
Bianchi10 wrote:
kgt wrote:Setting the riders position relative to the cranks is important (is it set properly BTW?) but that alone does not make a right fit.


Yes, I've been fitted a couple times. I have shorter arms so my reach does not allow me to be stretched out more that what I currently have without causing my arms to be too straight. My bike is set up perfectly for me right now. Most comfortable Ive been since I ever sat on a bike.


Sorry I am insisting but you misunderstood me. What I am saying:
a. move saddle 1 cm forward b. get a 1 cm longer stem.
Fine position over the crankset, same reach, as comfortable, no more streched but that results in more weight forward = more balanced ride = better handling.
That's just my opinion. You may try.


Ok I see what you are saying now. most likely, I still wont do anything as it has taken me a long time to get this comfortable. After swapping out my seatpost, it took me 5 or 6 rides to find my sweet spot again, even after taking measurements before making the swap and setting it back to what I had measured. I've always been very sensitive to minor changes. Not worth it for me considering everything is working well as of now. I may give it a thought in the future though. Thank you for taking the time to clarify your suggestion! Cheers

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