What to change?
09-10-18, 07:23 PM
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What to change?
On all of my road bikes, the saddle is the same height from center of BB and reach is very close to identical. On the tops and hoods the seat height feels fine, but as soon as I go to the drops the seat then feels too low.
Is there a reason for this? How do I fix this?
Thanks.
Is there a reason for this? How do I fix this?
Thanks.
09-11-18, 07:44 AM
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What do you mean by “seat feels too low”? May be your seat is not level and you are sliding forward when in drops, which reduces effective seat height.
09-11-18, 11:00 AM
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Are you getting more forward on the saddle when you get in the drops?
09-11-18, 05:01 PM
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Actually I find myself sliding rearward to get more leg extension.
09-11-18, 05:16 PM
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