My saddle is already as far back as it will go, and the relative position of the saddle to pedals has always worked well for me (in terms of avoiding foot numbness and knee pain).
I have done as long as 200km rides in clips & straps with Vans, I know that sounds like jackassery to most but it does work for me… having the spindle of the pedal under or slightly behind the ball of the foot, and having lots of float (thanks to the straps) really seems to work for me, at least in terms of foot comfort and knee comfort.
Anyways, in response to Tarck’s theory of getting into a more stretched position to take some weight off my butt, I raised my seatpost about 3 millimeters, titled the nose of the saddle up one more “click” on my seatpost, adjusted the angle of the saddle a tiny amount (it’s now cocked - pardon the pun - just slightly to the right by maybe 2-3mm), and lowered the position of my brake levers to give a slightly longer cockpit overall.
The net result is that it seems like I’m having less post-ride nerve discomfort. Too early to tell for sure, but I’m hopeful. I really love how the bike feels while I’m riding, super comfy and a joy to pedal. If I can just get this one nagging issue solved I will be totally stoked.
[quote=tarckeemoon]Looks like I’m throwing the stock saddle back on the borrowed folder. The post is at its max extension and the Flite doesn’t have enough stack height for the correct saddle height.
I thought I could deal but my knees are killing me today.
Brompton’s post will be plenty long but worried about other fit crap now.[/quote]
Definitely the saddle height. Rode another bike and my knees were totally fine.
Dialing in my saddle height with fucked up folder geometry is going to be loads of fun.
I’m putting too much pressure on the inside of my feet (first metatarsal, big toe’s ball) and getting too much engagement on the inside of my calves. Do I move my feet closer to the bb?
I had a problem putting way too much weight on my big toe. Haven’t noticed it one bit since I put some varus wedges in my shoes to shift my weight onto both sides of my feet.
Makes my shoes fit different (a little too snug ) but definitely puts some weight on the outter edge and feels better.
Thanks amz. This is only a recent development as I’ve been monkeying with merckxing my fit constantly, but I’m getting closer otherwise. May have to busy out the Giro insoles and build ’em up all the way, or opt for the high arch specialized insoles.
Really waffling on size for the Braden bike. First instinct was 58, but after laying a tape to my bikes I’m thinking 56. That’s not crazy for a six footer with long arms, is it? My 58 cm Ritchey has a straight post, and I’m mid-rail on the saddle. My “58 cm” Titan only has a 56-57 cm top tube, and I’m on a setback post, rear biased rail position. Both bikes have 11 cm stems. I think the Ritchey has always been just a touch too big for me. My go-to for more leg extension has always been to adjust saddle height first and then play with setback. Probably wrong order. Gonna ride the Titan tomorrow and pay real close attention, but I think it actually fits better.
The main thing you should pay attention to is the stack height of the frame. If you need to have much more than ~8cm of drop, many 58cm frames will be too tall. On the other hand if you get an actual 56 you may need quite a few spacers to get the bars high enough. If you’re actually 6’ and actually have long arms you might want to look into longer stems than 110 if you want to be comfortable on a 56.
The main thing you should pay attention to is the stack height of the frame. If you need to have much more than ~8cm of drop, many 58cm frames will be too tall. On the other hand if you get an actual 56 you may need quite a few spacers to get the bars high enough. If you’re actually 6’ and actually have long arms you might want to look into longer stems than 110 if you want to be comfortable on a 56.[/quote]
I think you’re on the scent, here. The bike I have that feels more like a 56-57 could use a bit more stem. I mostly notice that with out of the saddle climbing. Seated, I’m living the DROP LYFE and feel pretty good there. I’m gonna creep the saddle back just a bit more and ride it this afternoon.
I know this is hella late for amz but my lower back starts hurting after about 30 minutes of anything I would consider a race pace. No matter what bike, what fit, anything it kills. MTB racing last year on a full rigid 69er was the absolute worst though. I’d cross the finish line, dump the bike and lie down, pretty sure they would have thought I was crazy if I hadn’t won. Bad backs run in my family, mom has had 3 discs removed and even more surgeries, both her brothers had similar problems. Luckily my dads side is a bit better but I’m pretty sure I’m fucked in the long run.
) but definitely puts some weight on the outter edge and feels better.