Seeking Bike Fit Help

[Starfish]

Of course, not that looking at pictures of pros is the best way to determine whether or not *your* bike fits , but fwiw.

Then again, if the pros, in their extreme positions, are having some knee/elbow overlap...I'm guessing we should expect at least some, too? Or, maybe not if our bars are higher, I guess.

I have some knee/elbow overlap, and right now it is OK because my bars keep my hands a bit outside my knees. I also wonder if my setup is right, though.

Also, be sure that your handlebar width is correct. For years I rode with 38cm handlebars which made it difficult for me to reach the brakes from the drops. I actually need 34 cm handlebars, which were difficult to find but make such a difference for me, comfort and reach wise.

I'm curious about this, because I have small hands and brake reach issues. Are your bars now significantly narrower than your shoulders? If so, is that an issue for you in any way?

[VeloVT]

I'm curious about this, because I have small hands and brake reach issues. Are your bars now significantly narrower than your shoulders? If so, is that an issue for you in any way?

Starfish:
My new bike came with Shimano R700 short-reach shifters. My hands are not that small (if I'm buying leather dress gloves, I often need a women's large for length -- for athletic gloves, I'm usually a women's medium), and I was never aware of it being a big problem. But the short-reach shifters are very nice and they DO make shifting/braking more comfortable. They make it much easier to shift into my big chainring.

Something to consider...

(sorry for hijack).

[Starfish]

Liza, PM coming your way...