I've got the fit exactly right (for the version of me without this injury). I have owned numerous bikes and know how to fit myself.
But, I had not considered a different fit centered around my hip problem. I wasn't aware that was possible without throwing everything else totally off. I will say I had not considered the idea of shorter cranks. I run 172.5 now. I am not sure if even 165s would make much difference. How short can you go on cranks before needing something custom made and sacrificing leverage / speed / whatever from going too short?
The position on my R230 is pretty much perfect, and when I'm properly warmed up (and with some ibuprofen in my blood stream) I can get into the drops for short periods or ride on the hoods with my body lowered with minimal pain or C shape in the spine. But thats on a good day.
http://www.bigandtallbike.com/Zinn-C...yle_p_162.html
Looks like you can go as low as 130! That's crazy. An extra 4.2 cm would for sure give me better range of motion, but what is the trade off in performance?
Thanks for the help thus far.