Is this stupid? I want to be sat further forward on my touring bike (short arms and short torso) and flipped the seatpost on a whim. It’s a Claude Butler alu frame Regent, not sure of seatpost materal. Saddle is Mn-railed Selle Italia Diva.
I’ve only ridden this setup around the block and it feels instantly so much comfier! I rode it the normal way round for a short 400km tour last September and mostly got used to it. But it’s so much nicer this way around! Handles better too, feels a lot less like I’m driving a bus.
I know I could try a shorter stem maybe but I would love some input from someone who knows more about the forces involved in bike frames to tell me if this is alright or if I might be endangering the tours I have planned for this year and some very vulnerable parts of myself.
by green-fen
9 Comments
You’re good.
You do you.
The seat post will fine, however you *may* well be putting your knees too far over your toes which *may* affect your knees in the long term (and rob you of a bit of power when pedalling sat down). Does depend on a lot of other factors as well, and so I haven’t said anything concrete there I know, but just a consideration. Do a bit of googling about it.
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I did too to reduce knee extention. Shorter saddle setback is much more comfortable for me.
Oooh! I need to try this on my trainer bike. Its a touring bike and way too slack. Thx!
I believe this is a legit way to accomplish what you are trying to achieve.
That’s fine, we do this regularly on dirt jumpers
just invest in a proper bike fitting! (Around 200-300€ in Germany) than you will know Our perfekt Geometrie, that you and Our body need and how to modify your bike for it!
You’re reducing your effective seat tube angle considerably. Not necessarily a bad thing and could improve hill climbing performance, just something to be aware of.