I've got my hands on a used CUBE size 58. I'm 193 and I thought that would fit me. It doesn't, really.
I'm now kinda stuck with this beautiful and technically speaking wonderful piece of engineering but… I feel my hands are loaded and it's not a position I can hold for longer than one hour.
I feel like a bear on a tricycle.
I'm extremely outta shape. I restarted cycling with my father's Legnano 2/3 months ago, a humble city bike and.. I started losing weight. I was 131kg, now I'm 123. I went and made myself a gift, but… I don't feel comfortable with it. Is it the size? I have a 58.
I bought a riser but it's not really making a difference. It's just that I have to get used to the position and maybe fitter?
The Legnano was a damn armchair compared to this German stool!
Please advise
by Omega_Boost24
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If you have too much weight on your hands, it may seem counterintuitive, but your saddle needs to go back. It may also need to go down a bit when you move it back.
If the rails don’t allow moving back, get a layback seat post.
The test of this is whether you can ride no-hands or with just a touch on the bars.
You can also try a DIY bike set-up guide or book.
Look for one for a more relaxed / touring position.
Or measure the position on your dad’s bike and try duplicating it on this one.