Old 03-10-20, 07:36 PM
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As shown, fit/sizing is incorrect for what you are trying to do. No drop from saddle top to bar top is a clue. Why are the bars so high? If the saddle height is correct, then installing an 80mm stem would make the saddle-to-bar stretch more comfortable.

Hot Old Guy tip: when riding in a comfortable position, the front axle should be exactly obscured by the handlebar. Altering the saddle fore-aft position and/or the stem length will correct this if needed, as long as you don't get too crazy with saddle position and lose leverage on the crank arms. BTW, how long are those crank arms?

Three optimum fit measurements you need to figure out and know:
1) Center of BB to top of saddle as measured along the seat tube
2) Center of seat post just below the saddle to center of handlebars where it passes thru the stem
3) Center of handlebar to the ground when bike is vertical

With those three measurments you can get virtually any bike to fit you, or at least come close. Sure there are some relatively minor differences in BB drop and stuff that can throw it off but 99% of the time those three will get you there.
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