New bike putting me in agony

[fossyant]

The plumline is about right when i have it back to the extreme but as mentioned above the saddle will tilt if i go over a bump

Can you get a setback post then. Pushing the saddle too far back will cause those issues.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I have thats why i got the same stem length as the geometry had the same measurements.
the standover height is just right too, the issue is its a one bolt seatpost so when i put the saddle back to the extreme it just pivots when weight is put on it even with carbon paste, its a very poor design. If its comfier sitting back in the saddle to stretch my arms out do you think its worth getting a 140mm stem? The bartape is specialized s wrap anti vibration and its like holding onto concrete! So that dosent help either

Can you borrow a lay-back seatpost for a check?

 

[jack smith]

Cant find one anywhere there dont seem to be many photos on google either apart from one on ebay for 200.. That sold ages ago

 

[jack smith]

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-foil-15-carbon-seatpost-2013-p237574 found one but price is way out of the question

 

[Fab Foodie]

But you made a note of the measurements of your previous road bike, so you could set up your new bike the same, right?

The key measurement that few people take is the position of the saddle relative to the BB when measured vertically tho'but.

 

[Fab Foodie]

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-foil-15-carbon-seatpost-2013-p237574 found one but price is way out of the question

Sounds like you have the zero setback and need the 25mm setback then. If the foil needs a special post you're buggered there. Do you have a dealer who would let you try one before buying?

 

[Jerry Atrik]

The post is designed for the foil only from my understanding .

 

[jack smith]

There's no chance of me shelling that out on a seatpost if it was a 'I need to change it' sort if thing id sell the bike, here's some photos of the saddle at the extreme rear position I think my knee is okay, sorry for the rubbish photos and the baggy top but it's the only angle I could get ( i didnt put the puc off stickers on lol!)

 

[jowwy]

You look way to far forward and up to me - knee looks ok, but looks like your toppling forward and your arms, shoulders, neck are taking all your weight.....

Saddle down and back may sort the issue, but it looks like you need a layback seatpost

The frame also looks to small

 

[Jerry Atrik]

Interesting , as at 5-8 my saddle is as far back as it will go and ive only got a 80mm stem on .

 

[Fab Foodie]

There's no chance of me shelling that out on a seatpost if it was a 'I need to change it' sort if thing id sell the bike, here's some photos of the saddle at the extreme rear position I think my knee is okay, sorry for the rubbish photos and the baggy top but it's the only angle I could get ( i didnt put the puc off stickers on lol!)
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To me that just looks like a bike that is too small.
However, forget the knee bit, that's tosh IMO:
http://sheldonbrown.com/kops.html
You look a bit cramped to me. To have a longer stem you'll need to sit further back to counterbalance and you can't do that without a layback post.

 

[Citius]

Your saddle looks a fair bit too low - maybe could go up 2cm, which would make a big difference to the overall feel.

 

[jack smith]

Thats what i though, i feel too far forward, and upright, but at the same time i feel my bars are too lowthink i ll give it a few weeks and if theres no improvement than ill sell it on!

 

[Fab Foodie]

The post is designed for the foil only from my understanding .

 

[jack smith]

Your saddle looks a fair bit too low - maybe could go up 2cm, which would make a big difference to the overall feel.

Mutst admit i did move it up 1.5 cm after seeing the bottom photo but it felt great on the bike so ill take it out tommorrow and see