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Old 05-31-19, 09:24 AM
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daoswald
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Don't forget that handlebar height also impacts saddle and lower back pressure.

In my case I tend to remove a spacer from the stack later each season, and put it back early the next season. As I accumulate the miles I become more acclimated to holding the posture for hours, and I feel more comfortable with a slightly lower placement. Earlier in the season I'm not quite as bike-fit, and I prefer a little more relaxed geometry. This also coincides with number of miles ridden; if my early season rides are shorter, I don't mind a little more saddle pressure from a more relaxed handlebar position. Later as my rides increase in length I prefer less saddle pressure.
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