Changed to be within UCI legality 5cm nose to BB, 72.5cm to screw on shifter Just pedalling around 250 watts Stopped pedaling to take a picture with leg up Stopped pedaling to take a picture with leg down Pedaling at 250 +/- watts with LG Rocket
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Here are my 0.02$:
Your seat is too high. Your foot should be horizontal at the bottom of the pedal stroke, and I also think knee angle is too open. I think you should lower your saddle 15-20mm. Do it gradually to avoid injuries.
Lower the bar accordingly, plus 1-2cm more (if you can maintain most of your power output). LG helmet looks nice. Remember to shrug your shoulders and tuck your head down, this makes you narrower and will probably remove the gap between your helmet and back. This takes some getting used to, but with some work it eventually should become part of your 'hammering mindset' when you enter your TT position.
I agree with the saddle height comment although I'd thin more like 10mm-15mm max. Since you're going lower, you can make most of it in a single change but give your body some time to adapt.
I would some what agree. If you measured the distance from your seat to your pedal before you moved it back, you would need to lower your seat to keep the distance equal after you move it back. This assumes you liked your seat height before. I also figure you knew that. Whether your seat needs lowered further has a lot to do with how you arrived at that spot in the first place. If you like it fine, if you want everybody else to approve then look into figuring out how much lower it should be.
My seat is the same height in relation to the BB as in my old setup. My body has the same angles as well.
After looking at the pictures, I am actually quite excited that there is so much to work with. If I had turned out extremely aero (as I've never seen side views of my position) I would be disappointed.
6 comments:
Here are my 0.02$:
Your seat is too high. Your foot should be horizontal at the bottom of the pedal stroke, and I also think knee angle is too open. I think you should lower your saddle 15-20mm. Do it gradually to avoid injuries.
Lower the bar accordingly, plus 1-2cm more (if you can maintain most of your power output). LG helmet looks nice. Remember to shrug your shoulders and tuck your head down, this makes you narrower and will probably remove the gap between your helmet and back. This takes some getting used to, but with some work it eventually should become part of your 'hammering mindset' when you enter your TT position.
Good luck!
I agree with the saddle height comment although I'd thin more like 10mm-15mm max. Since you're going lower, you can make most of it in a single change but give your body some time to adapt.
Ditto on the bars.
I would some what agree. If you measured the distance from your seat to your pedal before you moved it back, you would need to lower your seat to keep the distance equal after you move it back. This assumes you liked your seat height before. I also figure you knew that. Whether your seat needs lowered further has a lot to do with how you arrived at that spot in the first place. If you like it fine, if you want everybody else to approve then look into figuring out how much lower it should be.
Thanks for the replies.
My seat is the same height in relation to the BB as in my old setup. My body has the same angles as well.
After looking at the pictures, I am actually quite excited that there is so much to work with. If I had turned out extremely aero (as I've never seen side views of my position) I would be disappointed.
Hmmm... 3 people gave their $0.02 worth. And you only have to give them a penny for their thoughts. Looks like you're turnin' a profit!
I don't have a clue about TT positions, so I'll keep my $0.02 and go on ahead with being a smart ass.
Cut the nose off the saddle and move it back forward. That will show 'em!!!
Actually, I swear I saw a stub nosed saddle for TT's somewhere. Not sure about the legality.
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