Riding Position

imoleno said:

Whats an efficient and effective riding position? Should my weight be on the handle bars, in the middle, or fully rested on the saddle? You have to help me out here guys, Im buying a bike in a few days.😉

Hmmmm..........where are you buying a bike? If it is at a bike shop they should fit you on any bike you are thinking of buying. Bike fit is the most important thing to consider. A bike too small or too large will make your cycling experience uncomfortable at the least or miserable in the worse case scenario.

It can also depend on the type of bike you are buying(road, hybrid or mtb) and, in the case of road bikes, whether it is a traditional or compact frame design.

Some manufacturers will include fitting help on their websites...especially those who offer compact framed bikes in S, M, L and XL sizes. Generally they will base the frame size upon your height then tweak proper fit by seatpost height and stem size.

What kind of bike are you thinking of buying? Are you buying it through a bike shop?

To kinda answer your question you don`t want your weight forward on the bar as it will/may cause hand numbness and be hard on the upper torso. Generally it is best to have your weight on the saddle with a loose easy grip on the bar.Saddle position is important....usually level. Time trialists and triathletes may have them tilted slightly forward but they are in aerobars. Fore/aft saddle position is also important.

Bike fit.......if you are buying a bike from a buddy or a private sale(ie:ebay) make sure you purchase the right size frame. If you need help do a search on the net for "bike fit" or plug some details here and see what assistance you can get.

Good luck.

Depends on many factors, some of which I'll enumerate here, many other which I shall elide.
Personally: Being a fairly thin build, I've found it helpful to keep about 30-50% of my weight on my hands, elbows slightly bent. For me this means bars 150mm or more lower than the seat. If my shoulders need a break, I can sit up and ride no-hands, this being effectively my "tops". 58cm top-tube, 130mm stem for a decent reach, so I'm not cramped. In a sit-down speed-fest, you should be able to tuck down so that your back is nearly flat, but you should still be able to push back on the seat some.