Originally Posted by
datlas
Not to be a smartass, but what are your concerns and what are your goals?
Fair question:
1) Comfort for long distance rides
2) Optimal performance
3) Prevention of injury
I'm not very comfortable on my second bike (Giant TCX) which I would like to use for longer rides. My main "complaints" are:
i) I feel like there is too much weight on my hands, and that I'm "tipping over" the bars too much. The handlebar drop from the saddle is 5-6cm and I'm more used to have them nearly level.
2) I get some discomfort in my upper back after a hour or so, even if I try to keep my shoulders relaxed and my arms slightly bent
3) I really can't get comfortable on the saddle which is very hard and narrow for most of its length - I've just order a Fizik saddle to see it this helps.