bonner1040

I have a 2014 Vaya 2. I love it, but I have 2 specific fit problems.

First and worst my giant feet will hit the caliper adjustment on the back left, this can result in a minor amount of brake rub which can be less perceptible until I stop but tiring or it can almost entirely lock it up. It happens with and without clipless shoes. I heard that I can get an extension that pushes the pedals out farther away from the crank, any negatives associated with doing this? Any other ideas?

Second when riding in my normal position I feel a little too hunched over. After riding several miles with my knuckles on the bars I decided that If I can lift my bars straight up about an inch it will make all the difference. Any suggestions? No more spacers left and the stock stem is already flipped to the 'up' angle.

Thanks in advance!

jimc101

Would be looking at the caliper you are using, as well as setup! I have a Shimano R505 on the back of mine, and would have to put a lot of effort into it to get it to be actuated by brushing it whilst pedaling. Looking at photos of Avid BB7S's you would still need to get the rea of your foot well over the caliper to catch the cable/actuator to induce any braking.

For pedal extenders (something like this, other brands are available Specialized Bicycle Components), they will increase the Q factor, but if you have massive feet, this may be advantageous.

Thinking that this issue combined with the brake, what size frame do you have vs what you actually need? The headtube/steerer is massively long on the Vaya, that's before you start adding additional spacers, given what your describing, the bike as a whole sounds far to small. I used the Salsa sizing guide when I ordered mine, and I would normally ride a 54cm bike, but their sizing said 56cm, which although larger than I normally ride, is the correct size for me, did you go with their guide lines, or just get the same size as you normally ride? Vaya 2 | Bikes | Salsa Cycles

For all of this, have you talked to the shop you got it from for their ideas, these issues, especially the braking, should have been apparent on the first ride.

bigredkevbot

It kinda sounds like your bike is too small? The second issue sounds like you're top tube is a little short. What size is the bike and what are your measurements (inseam, height)?

bonner1040

Q factor? Its not that I am hitting the caliper, My foot hits the wheel that adjusts the position of the pad, so it creates constant resistance until I notice it, stop and spin the wheel, then readjust. Worse yet its messing with me psychologically. Now if get tired or hit an imperceptible grade change I start thinking 'did I kick that brake' stopping only to find its my fitness, unless I did actually 'kick the brake.'

After dropping over $2k cash for the Vaya at my LBS (Nebo Ridge in Indy), i went in an expressed an interest to buy a Mukluk 2 Suspension, that day. I asked if they would work with me even a little bit on MSRP and they didn't budge a penny. I consider $3,500 a fair amount to spend on a second purchase in one year, they didn't I guess. I went across town to my 'new' LBS (Indy Cycle Specialist), they gave me $75 off the bike as a first time customer and acc discounts across the board + free service. I wont be going back to where I bought my Vaya and will tell anyone I come across to avoid Nebo.

$75 hardly matters, especially on $6k in purchases but the principal makes a big difference to me.

I am a 32/34 pant (or 32/36). 6'3" 165 lbs. I got a 60cm Vaya.

Clem von Jones

Some pedals have longer spindles. That would be the quick and easy solution. Do your shoes have huge fat heels? Maybe sleeker shoes are called for, or trim them with a dremel cutting wheel. Use a stem calculator to find the ideal stem, for example with a 17, 20 or 25 degree rise assuming yours is currently +6 degree. Sounds like your bike is the right size and Vayas are nice. Just get all the parts dialled in to your personal preference.

bonner1040

I am headed to the LBS on Monday to work out the stem issues and talk about the pedals.