[RBW] Fitting my SimpleOne not so simple

2012-08-21 Thread Matt
Hello Rivers, I'm running out of ideas, so wondered about soliciting some brainstorming and help. In the spring, I bought one of the last 62cm SimpleOne's on Closeout. It is lovely, but I'm having a hell of a time getting it to fit right. Here it

Re: [RBW] Fitting my SimpleOne not so simple

2012-08-21 Thread Jim Mather
I can't see the picture. What kind of seatpost? You may want one with more set-back. Also, don't be afraid of shorter stems. I've gone as short as 70mm on a road bike to get the right fit. jim m wc ca On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Matt neovernacu...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Rivers, I'm

Re: [RBW] Fitting my SimpleOne not so simple

2012-08-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Matt: Can't see your photo; can you re-post the link? And it would help to see a photo of you on the bike in a cruising mode position; taken from the side, of course. Non-photo method: taking the saddle, the pedals, and a chosen spot on the bar (example, tips of hoods), how does the SO differ

Re: [RBW] Fitting my SimpleOne not so simple

2012-08-21 Thread PATRICK MOORE
One last comment: just maybe you are not meant to ride a B 17. I could never get the tilt right on any Brooks -- either they (B 17 R and N, Pro, Flyer not to mention wide, sprung ones of various sorts) goosed me or shunted me forward onto the bars. Perhaps you could try the SO with another saddle?