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Thanks to all! "Was Selle Italia Bike seats thread
Thanks folks for your kind help on the matter of saddle selection, and
proper fit. I greatly appreciate all the good advice, and things to consider about proper set-up, etc. I think part of my problem was, that the saddle was slightly too far rearward towards the rear wheel, and although the frame is pretty much the correct size for myself, (57Cm) I think by having the saddle a bit too far aft, it was causing me to have to uncomfortably reach for the Handle Bars, and this might have made me pull myself forward slightly in the saddle, thus making myself ride on the thinnest part of the saddle, and not get the full support of the saddle on my sit bones. I moved the saddle forward about 3/4", and I'll give that a try. I think I'll try a Brooks again, and see how that works out. I'm hoping one day soon to custom build another road bike from scratch. (Colnago, or Waterford frame) Preferably, a very classic-retro-basic design, no carbon for me. Something like a Colnago Crystal-Classic-Master X-Light Steel, or the Waterford with the gorgeous Hand Carved Lugs. Basically, I think a Campy Centaur group on board will do just fine, so If I don't use the Brooks on the Bianchi, I'll save the Brooks, and have it for this future project. Thanks again all for you great advice/input! Mark D. |
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Thanks to all! "Was Selle Italia Bike seats thread
Mark wrote:
I think part of my problem was, that the saddle was slightly too far rearward towards the rear wheel, and although the frame is pretty much the correct size for myself, (57Cm) I think by having the saddle a bit too far aft, it was causing me to have to uncomfortably reach for the Handle Bars, and this might have made me pull myself forward slightly in the saddle, thus making myself ride on the thinnest part of the saddle, and not get the full support of the saddle on my sit bones. I moved the saddle forward about 3/4", and I'll give that a try. This may ease your saddle discomfort, but it's generally not a good idea to change the saddle fore/aft position to correct a "reach" problem. The saddle should be set for proper position relative to the BB. Then the stem should be selected for proper reach. Art Harris |
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Thanks to all! "Was Selle Italia Bike seats thread
Thanks Art, I'll check this, and keep this in mind. I know you're
right about this. Mark Harris wrote in message ... Mark wrote: I think part of my problem was, that the saddle was slightly too far rearward towards the rear wheel, and although the frame is pretty much the correct size for myself, (57Cm) I think by having the saddle a bit too far aft, it was causing me to have to uncomfortably reach for the Handle Bars, and this might have made me pull myself forward slightly in the saddle, thus making myself ride on the thinnest part of the saddle, and not get the full support of the saddle on my sit bones. I moved the saddle forward about 3/4", and I'll give that a try. This may ease your saddle discomfort, but it's generally not a good idea to change the saddle fore/aft position to correct a "reach" problem. The saddle should be set for proper position relative to the BB. Then the stem should be selected for proper reach. Art Harris |
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Thanks to all! "Was Selle Italia Bike seats thread
Art, I did later check with a plumb line running from my knee, and
the string does perfectly intersect the Pedal Axle, with my foot at the 3 oclock position on the Pedals. Before it must've been off some. The Brooks saddle went on today, and somtime tomorrow, I'll give the Bike a spin, and see how it feels. Hopefully better. Mark D. line Harris wrote in message ... Mark wrote: I think part of my problem was, that the saddle was slightly too far rearward towards the rear wheel, and although the frame is pretty much the correct size for myself, (57Cm) I think by having the saddle a bit too far aft, it was causing me to have to uncomfortably reach for the Handle Bars, and this might have made me pull myself forward slightly in the saddle, thus making myself ride on the thinnest part of the saddle, and not get the full support of the saddle on my sit bones. I moved the saddle forward about 3/4", and I'll give that a try. This may ease your saddle discomfort, but it's generally not a good idea to change the saddle fore/aft position to correct a "reach" problem. The saddle should be set for proper position relative to the BB. Then the stem should be selected for proper reach. Art Harris |
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