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Sore Hands-- Hand Position

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Peanya said:
I think the plumb bob is a little overrated. I would look for a more comfortable saddle to handlebar position first. I've had hand soreness/tingling too, so I am going to work on my fit. If I cannot get it myself, then its time to take it in to the shop for a pro fitting.
I tried the teeter method of fitting. Where you keep pushing the saddle back until you can pull your hands off the drops without shifting your weight. I had to put in my FSA seatpost with some wicked setback and then still I couldn't get the seat back far enough.

I tried a couple of rides with it in this fully back position. My pedal stroke felt very disjointed, but my hands and shoulders did feel a little better. Does this mean I should try a longer stem?
 
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