appropriate amount of seat to bar drop
08-17-08, 04:16 PM
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appropriate amount of seat to bar drop
What do you think would be the appropriate amount of bar drop for a person who is 5'7" with an inseam of 30 inches in a competative fit
Here are my numbers from CC
Measurements
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Inseam: 30
Trunk: 25
Forearm: 13
Arm: 24.25
Thigh: 22.25
Lower Leg: 20.25
Sternal Notch: 55.5
Total Body Height: 67
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 49.3 - 49.8
Seat tube range c-t: 50.9 - 51.4
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 10.6 - 11.2
BB-Saddle Position: 67.6 - 69.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 50.4 - 51.0
Saddle Setback: 2.9 - 3.3
Here are my numbers from CC
Measurements
-------------------------------------------
Inseam: 30
Trunk: 25
Forearm: 13
Arm: 24.25
Thigh: 22.25
Lower Leg: 20.25
Sternal Notch: 55.5
Total Body Height: 67
The Competitive Fit (cm)
-------------------------------------------
Seat tube range c-c: 49.3 - 49.8
Seat tube range c-t: 50.9 - 51.4
Top tube length: 53.3 - 53.7
Stem Length: 10.6 - 11.2
BB-Saddle Position: 67.6 - 69.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 50.4 - 51.0
Saddle Setback: 2.9 - 3.3
08-17-08, 05:07 PM
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at least 19cm.
The true answer is the amount that allows you to still be comfortable and produce power.
You should always err on the side of less drop.
Not enough drop, bend your elbows and get low when you want to go fast.
Too much drop and it's alwys going to suck.
The true answer is the amount that allows you to still be comfortable and produce power.
You should always err on the side of less drop.
Not enough drop, bend your elbows and get low when you want to go fast.
Too much drop and it's alwys going to suck.
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08-17-08, 06:08 PM
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I think it depends more on your fitness level and core strength than your flexibility (except if your flexibility is really terrible).
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whatever feels comfortable.
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My flexibility is not good, but my seat is up about 4 inches or so (I am 5'9) and I am very comfortable in the drops most of the time, almost always on flat rides. This has a lot to do with how you feel most comfortable.
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