Quote Originally Posted by IBrakeforPastry View Post
I also couldn't figure out why the Dolce was so much more comfortable than the Synapse when the measurements were so similar. I lined them up side by side and saw it: The seat on the Synapse was tilted up slightly, like I prefer it on my straight bar bike. With the drop bars, it caused my back to round, making the reach uncomfortable. I adjusted it, took it around the block, and now it feels really good, too
Congrats on the new bikes, but what your wrote above is why anybody with an uncomfortable bike should see a trained bike fitter before deciding that the bike isn't right for them. Sometimes the most minor of adjustments can make a huge difference.