Interesting blog on bike fit fit

[cyberknight]

http://gerard.cc/2011/07/26/2-points-lubberding/

This raises a question with me regarding drop, i tend to ride with my forearms on the top of the bars as my default position on the hoods so does this mean i should drop my stem down a spacer ?

 

[fossyant]

Can you explain a little more ?

You mean your arms are resting on the bars if holding the hoods - possibly too high. It's all very individual anyway, and that 'blogger' isn't someone I'd set a bike up with. Mine are all based upon Bernard Hinault's book.

If holding my hoods, and I'm pushing in some speed, I tend to keep my elbows in and tuck my wrists inwards - but this does mean my arms are very close to the tops of the bars.

 

[cyberknight]

Can you explain a little more ?

You mean your arms are resting on the bars if holding the hoods - possibly too high. It's all very individual anyway, and that 'blogger' isn't someone I'd set a bike up with. Mine are all based upon Bernard Hinault's book.

If holding my hoods, and I'm pushing in some speed, I tend to keep my elbows in and tuck my wrists inwards - but this does mean my arms are very close to the tops of the bars.

Pretty much like you i think , sounds like i am over anylysing my fit that works fine a bit like a hypochondriac

 

[brockers]

I know it's really childish but I still find Dutch names funny. Henk Lubberding must be in my top five.

 

[Downhills]

Thanks for the link, I'd always followed the 5-8" below top of seat example, mind you that's from a boook that is 15 years old