I didn't know fit had this much of an impact

[KnottedYet]

I've felt exactly like what you describe when my saddle was put too low after my zoom-zoom was getting fixed at the shop. Popped the saddle up about 1/2 cm (really! hardly much at all!) and suddenly the world was a better place.

[kie_fujo]

i totally agree as well. my saddle can be just a hair off and it will make a huge difference. of course, my bike is also too big so that doesn't help either!!!

[ny biker]

You are so not crazy. My saddle height got messed up a couple months ago and it took 4 or 5 rides before I was able to get it back to where it was comfortable.

There's a reason that Lance's nickname was "Mr. Millimeter."

If you can, it might be easiest to go back to the shop that did the earlier fitting for you and ask them to help.

[smilingcat]

Yes even an 1/8" can make a big difference on your speed, comfort/discomfort. If you decide to get a professional fit. mark the seat post next to the seat post clamp. So if it does come loose next time, you'll know where to set it. Carbon seat post is black so I use a red Sharpie permanent marker. Even then, its barely visible. People will not notice.
(I also draw a down arrow to the line I've drawn around so its easy to spot).


Nose up/down can make your ride really uncomfortable. So do play with the angle of the seat. I like mine pointed down a tad.

And seat forward/backward makes difference too. Again play around with the position.

BTW, were you riding PV drive West around 5:30pm ish on Thursday?? heading south bound and about 3/4 mile south of Malga Cove. I saw a person looking like your avatar.

And RR welcome back it's been a while. no??

smilingcat

[Fujichants]

BTW, were you riding PV drive West around 5:30pm ish on Thursday?? heading south bound and about 3/4 mile south of Malga Cove. I saw a person looking like your avatar.

Nope, it wasn't me!