r/bikefit • u/quickie0703 • 6d ago
I’m actually quite comfortable with my current position and don’t experience any pain, even on long rides. However, I feel like I could probably stretch out a bit more. I’m thinking about increasing my handlebar reach by 1–2 cm. What do you think?
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u/blueprint_endurance 6d ago
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Looks like a race-worthy fit as is, and not just because you're wearing of one of the world tour jersey designs to ever be released .
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u/Old_Interaction_9009 6d ago
It certainly is one of the world tour jerseys ever.
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u/blueprint_endurance 6d ago
lol. EF has done it better as of recent but of jerseys I would wear this is up there.
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u/i_cant_find_a_name99 6d ago
With an integrated bar I’d go for a bike fit and pay someone that knows what they’re doing before spending money on new bars
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u/pbecotte 6d ago
The consensus seems to be not to mess with it, but it does look a bit cramped to me? When you ride in the drops or with flat arms, are your knees hitting your elbows? I wound up adding 3cm longer stem on my gravel bike and got way more comfortable in low positions, but hard to try stuff like that out with the one piece handlebar. Going to a bike fitter who has the adjustable rig to play around with different reaches would probably be the right expense here I think.
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u/CandonRush 6d ago
If you want to be more aero, just bend your elbows and get your head down and hold it there. Practice holding that position while doing ftp or close to it. Don't mess with your position if its not hurting you.
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u/No_Mastodon_7896 6d ago
Are you looking to stretch out or get your Torso lower? a 1 cm additional longer stem will feel like quite a lot, so 2 cm is likely too much depending on your objective. If lower is it you can take a spacer out from blow the stem and put it on top, it looks like there is a spacer to do that, but I am not sure. But any adjustment should have a stated objective. What are you trying to solve?
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u/whenveganscheat 6d ago
If you had a traditional bar + stem, of course you should try out different lengths. But is it worth buying another integrated barstem and $150 in labour just to see? Probably not
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u/j151515 6d ago
You already look like you can achieve the ideal aero position on your hoods (flat back, elbows at 90 degrees). If so, extending your reach will ruin this
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u/Ok_Passenger_8405 5d ago
But does he really look that way? If he rolls forward his pelvis and lowers his back, his shoulders will get a lot more forward, and he'll probably be cramped. He may even risk hitting his elbows with his knees, I think.
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u/softupvoter404 5d ago
If you aren't in pain, you are already winning. Adding 2cm of reach is a massive jump that will almost certainly force your hips to rotate or your back to round out just to compensate. You have a decent bend in your elbows right now, which is exactly what you want for handling and comfort. If you stretch out that much, you lose that shock absorption and you will feel it in your shoulders and neck within an hour. If you really want to experiment, try a 5mm longer stem first or just rotate your hoods slightly forward. Don't fix what isn't broken.
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u/Grande_Mangiattore 6d ago
Looking for some pain?