Advise needed

[spennie]

That's very odd. What type of bike

I ride a Scott aspect 620(see my other topic" I decided on") I,m 6ft 2, but have a short reach, so would a straight seat post help to bring me more forward or a shorter stem, at the moment I ride on a 90 mm stem.

 

[young Ed]

I ride a Scott aspect 620(see my other topic" I decided on") I,m 6ft 2, but have a short reach, so would a straight seat post help to bring me more forward or a shorter stem, at the moment I ride on a 90 mm stem.

MTB's are well known for very low gearing for the off road work but going up hills on road you should try just changing up a few gears before changing components
Cheers Ed

 

[Shadowfax]

A shorter stem will exaggerate front wheel lift when climbing. As for the seatpost would have to see you on the bike the nose of the saddle maybe looks a bit aft.

 

[spennie]

And it's advice (noun) when you want it and advise (verb) when you give it.

Easy to remember as c (adviCe) comes before s (adviSe) and n (noun) comes before v (verb).

Forgive me for my spelling and grammar, I suffer from a progressive neurological condition called spino cerebella ataxia. Alongside my physical disability I have dysphasia and dystharia. This affects. My ability to speak, word find and also affects my memory. I aim to raise awareness of my condition when ever possible. My eight year old son has a 50/50 chance of inheriting my condition so I am proud to educate people to think before they make seemingly intelligent comments.

 

[sazzaa]

cerebella ataxia

Could this possibly be the root of your original problem?

 

[young Ed]

Forgive me for my spelling and grammar, I suffer from a progressive neurological condition called spino cerebella ataxia. Alongside my physical disability I have dysphasia and dystharia. This affects. My ability to speak, word find and also affects my memory. I aim to raise awareness of my condition when ever possible. My eight year old son has a 50/50 chance of inheriting my condition so I am proud to educate people to think before they make seemingly intelligent comments.

ah sorry for any comments from me that may have offended or seemed rude none from my part were meant to be
i am at a school were they specialise in learning and mental disabilities and so i am surrounded by such people every day and am very used to it
Cheers Ed

 

[spennie]

No worrier's ed, you did,nt say anything wrong but thank you. my condition does have a lot to do with my problem, as I find it hard to balance and co-ordinate. But I like to explore all option to improve the situation, so any advice given is gratefully accepted and i will try them out and see what works .

 

[Motozulu]

Yes a shorter stem will make it worse. As has been said, spin up the incline, don't stamp and sit right on the nose of the saddle, elbows bent out, which will bring your upper body weight forward and open up the chest. How wide are your bars? I find wider bars (mine are 740mm) help. Good luck mate.

 

[surfdude]

depends on the bike your riding . when i went from my 13 year old mtb to my new bike i found the front end very easy to lift off the ground . took a few months to adjust things and change my riding style to suit the bike . as some others have said you need to be towards the front end more . its just the opposite of going down where you tend to have more weight over the back wheel