Quote Originally Posted by roguedog View Post
... sorry if this is raining on your celebration....

Not sure what happened at your LBS but I would like to put in a word that maybe you should go elsewhere for a fit. I'd hate to have you put unnecessary pressure on your knees or hands because of an incorrect fit.

Also seems like you may need a different stem length if you want to push the seat farther back. I dunno.. something doesn't quite sound right but then maybe I'm ready your description incorrectly...
No need to apologize. If I need another fit (if I have pain, soreness, etc.) I'll get one either from someone else at that lbs or another one. I would have no problem doing that if needed, but I've been riding long enough that I can tell when it fits and when it doesn't. I have been tweaking my fit on my Jamis since I got it, or more accurately, since I got the Brooks on my Jamis.

The cockpit part of the bike feels fine, I don't think a stem change is needed. The need to push the saddle back comes from the fact that the Brooks B17S has incredibly short rails and it was way too forward. However, after pushing it back, checking knee position in relation to pedal axle has it where it needs to be. The only issue at this point as far as discomfort is the hard, board like Brooks. I only have about 150 miles on it so still breaking in to do.

I feel like I have my position dialed in but if I don't I'll change it. We will have tools with us, there are bike shops in many of the towns along the trail, so I think I'll be okay. I'm riding it again tomorrow just to check things out again. I've had no pain this evening since riding earlier today.

Just to be on the safe side, I'm also taking one of my other saddles, just in case the Brooks isn't cutting it. I don't think it will be an issue, but better to be safe than sorry.

I appreciate your feedback.