Eldron Posted December 7, 2011 Share Saddle height is of course theory and a general rule of thumb. Something completely different could work for you. In theory you are right but in theory everybody has exactly the same "crotch to lower back" angle (for want of a better description). In reality there is variation in humans and to compensate for that variation we vary the angle of the saddle. Flat is a great place to start but everybody should mess with the angle (only a few degrees) to find out what works best and is most comfortable for them... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 7, 2011 Share For sure. As long as you bear in mind that comfortable is not always what's best or correct. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted December 7, 2011 Share hi there, i copied the measurements across, pedal to saddle, saddle to stem, checked my knee position over the pedal. I currently have a flat bar, not to sure of the stem angle and size. I have tried the seat slightly raised, but find it uncomfortable in other areas, including the lower back. The bike is a GT Zaskar carbon, 2011. Love the bike so want to get the comfort issues sorted. Hmmm - my only advice would then be - try a riser bar. The extra width is great for finer control too. The backsweep of the bars should make up for the extra width. Your situation is odd (to me) - on all the 29ers I've owned I've felt too far back - hence the zero offset seat post and longer stem- gets you more forward on the bike... Best of luck with the set up - carbon Zaskar is a great bike! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted December 7, 2011 Share For sure. As long as you bear in mind that comfortable is not always what's best or correct. "Correct" is a relative term! Correct for you might be incorrect for me... I set up my bike for the fastest possible race time. Sometimes more comfortable is faster! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 7, 2011 Share I prefer narrower bars as allows me to sit more upright than spread out, i also fitted a stem with greater rise. That is not a 'fast' setup Scotman Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cressi Posted December 7, 2011 Share I have also recently purchased a 29er hardtail. Changed from 26 soft tail. I am battling with the setup a bit, in that my elbow joints are getting quite sore and tired on rides. Suggestions? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted December 7, 2011 Share Reach needs some adjustment - probably. Chances are you're riding with your arms fully extended thus putting stress on your elbows. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/110755-29er-setup/page/2/#findComment-1545781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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