My CAAD10 105

SR7492

Finally got round to give the bike it's first proper clean (cogs/cassette) - now looks as good as the first day I got it

dmclite-3.0

Handsome.

hipshot

Oooh nice.

I really like the white 'socks' on that model.

I'd rotate the bars down and tip the seat back a little (if it makes no difference to comfort).

SR7492

Thanks

The saddle has been a issue for me, taken me ages to get it right. I might move it up a notch to see how my bum responds.

Is it better to flip the stem or just move the handle bars down? (or is that the same thing?)

amey

everything nice apart from
1. seat angle
2. spacers
3. Need better photo with big chainring at front and smallest cog at back

EKIMIKE

I'm pretty sure that if you flip the stem from where it is now the bars will be elevated higher. Simple remove a spacer or spacers from below the stem and replace them above. In time, when you're happy with the height of the bars you can get any excess steerer tube cut.

With the saddle my advice would be to work in small increments. Make a note of what you change. The conventional wisdom is to begin with a flat/level (to the ground) saddle. That's how they're designed to be used. If you don't find that comfortable then play with tilt but again only in the smallest of increments! It's amazing how slight adjustments can make all the difference. The saddle at the angle you have it now is not healthy... it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if you were having issues!

Ultimately it may just be the wrong saddle for you so maybe see a LBS about a saddle trial scheme?

SR7492

Thanks

The current saddle position is the most comfortable I've had it, which does sound weird when you look at the position.

I'm try to up a notch and see how it goes.

Shall I remover one space at a time?

Thanks

EKIMIKE

If you feel like you're really quite high on the bars then try two spacers but if you think you're already reasonably low for your flexibility then best to go one at a time so your body can adapt. You don't want to strain yourself and have a sore back.

SR7492

UPDATE!

Bike looks like this now :-)

the_fuggler

Blimey - that's a transformation! Excellent stuff.

Matthewfalle

Sweeeeet - so, so, so much better. Lovely stuff that man.

Any chance of losing a spacer or two from under the stem?

SR7492

Thanks guys :-)

I'm comfortable with the cockpit position so I don't really want to start messing with the spaces if it is going to upset my riding.

Matthewfalle

Just take them out one at a time and pop them on top of the stem and see how it goes - if it doesn't work out put them back, otherwise trim down steerer, save weight, more aero, faster cooler and you get to set fire to stuff.

I've actually seen statistics that say that women find men who ride bikes with slammed/really low stems 76% more attractive than those that don't ......

Either way, looks pukka mint cool.

SR7492

LOL that is quality :-)