| When you look at different parts companies, many of | | | | with their DATA head mounting system allows is side |
| them seem to make virtually the same product just | | | | to side saddle movement. To do this you need to |
| with different logos. Full Speed Ahead (FSA) makes | | | | slightly modify the clamp which will void warranty but is |
| seat posts and handlebars that are different. Without | | | | the only solution for some people. To modify the clamp |
| these parts, myself and a lot of clients I fit wouldn't be | | | | you need to file down the centering nub on the clamp |
| able to achieve as comfortable a postion as we do. | | | | that holds the saddle rails. Once you've done that you |
| Unique items like these can be the tools you need to | | | | have about 12 mm of side to side adjustability. |
| solve your bike fit problems. | | | | The other stand out design from FSA is the compact |
| With an eye towards better fit they created the | | | | road handle bar shape. With less forward reach and |
| K-Force seat post with the option of 0, 25 mm or 32 | | | | less drop, this bar is more comfortable for more |
| mm of rearward offset. I've never had a problem | | | | people than any other bar I've come across. In addition |
| getting people's saddle forward but I often can't get | | | | to the dimensions, the shape is a winner. The transition |
| people far enough back with the stock seat post. It | | | | to the brake hoods is level so you won't get pressure |
| doesn't help that many bike companies have made | | | | on the palm of the hand when on the brake hood. |
| their seat tube angles steeper over the years. The 32 | | | | Other bars drop down to the hoods which means the |
| mm offset post allows the rider to get further behind | | | | base of your palm is on a higher plane than the hood |
| the pedals and achieve a balanced position. This is of | | | | leading to hand numbness for many riders. The |
| particular importance for people with long upper bodies, | | | | compact bars are available in a few different weights |
| as they have to have their hips further back to be | | | | in both aluminum and carbon fiber. They are available in |
| balanced. The other thing that the F-force seat post | | | | widths from 38 cm to 44 cm. |