Now in my second season with my Strada I find myself still dialing in the steering and seat position and angle. Towards the end of last season I cut off about 1 inch of riser from the steering assembly (at the suggestion of Jude, the wheel doctor). Last night I cut off another inch. I am getting close. Just a few weeks ago I raised the angle on the M5 seat a bit. I think I may have been too aggressive to fast in my desire to lay the seat back! I am definitely feeling more secure in this slightly more upright position. As I look forward, I wonder if others are having similar experiences dialin in their high racer.
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Now in my second season with my Strada I find myself still dialing in the steering and seat position and angle. Towards the end of last season I cut off about 1 inch of riser from the steering assembly (at the suggestion of Jude, the wheel doctor). Last night I cut off another inch. I am getting close. Just a few weeks ago I raised the angle on the M5 seat a bit. I think I may have been too aggressive to fast in my desire to lay the seat back! I am definitely feeling more secure in this slightly more upright position. As I look forward, I wonder if others are having similar experiences dialin in their high racer.
Jim Reilly Reading, PA
Regarding your increased comfort level with a more upright seat position, I have a P-38 which is a very upright seat, with hardly any range to adjust the seat back. I like this position for hill climbing. But as I get older I have found myself wishing that I could recline the seat further back, particularily on long rides, to minimize compression on my spine. When I had a V-2 I really enjoyed the range it offered. Because it was easy to recline, I would change it during rides, which really helped to lessen fatigue and back soreness. Whether the seat is upright or reclined, I wish there were easily installed head rests available.
Hey Jim i've got 900 miles on my Aero, I said at the time i bought it that i would not change anything until i put 1000 miles on it. I like to tinker... that said i am thinking of adjusting the position of the bars. my legs are long compared to my upper body and this makes for a very streched out position for my arms, which gets a little tiresome after about 50 miles. Regards Daniel in SE Pa.
Hey Dan.... Saw you posting reply to my little dissertation on my Strada. I am jealous! The Aero was beyond my budget (that is assuming I wanted to stay married!). It would be great to hook up and ride together some weekend. I ride a number of various loops through Amish Country. Another ride I enjoy though I haven't ridden there yet this year is taking the Schuylkill River Trail from Oaks/Audobon to Boathouse Row, Fairmont Park, and the Art Museum and back. Let me know if you're interested in riding some weekend. Saturdays are best for me. You can email me at [email hidden].
