
BIKE FITTING REALLY IS A TIME CONSUMING PROCESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DECIDED TO DIY.
I recently switch to a dropbar for my cap ayam bike. So, once you change a part to your existing frame, means that you'll mess up your previous riding geometry as well. At first, the fitting was done at my LBS, all in all i was quite ok with it, since the riding position was set up for comfy, which means it was an upright position. However, when i got home, and saw the video of me riding it, i wasn't quite satisfied with the outcome. I could not fully use the drop without having my back curled. So, i decided to diy my fitting. It all started with changing the stem. From 50mm to 70mm to 100mm 17°. Still curling at my backside, like a turtle.
Then i tried a bike fitting app. Paid rm20 for it. Didnt exactly help much, but it did give advice on what im suppose to adjust, though the measurement is not really helpful, since that app was made for rb fitting. But, nonetheless, i got the message. I started experimenting with the saddle position and the seat height. The ride position improve, but it's still not perfect.

Searching online,i finally stumbled upon a website where it can measure your body angle either from a video or a photo. What a great help it was. I finally achieved a much better backside. Yess!
Photos :
(Top Left) a reference of what im trying to achieve
(Top Right) 100mm 17° without adjusting saddle and seatpost.
(Bottom Left) 100mm 17° after saddle and seatpost adjustment.
(Bottom right) I flipped the stem!! and look at how much difference it made to my backside. And i think i got closer to what im trying to achieve (top left photo)..Woohoo!
It really is impressive to know even minor adjustment to your bike can affect your riding position so much.
Now, only thing left to do is to test ride it on the road and see if there are still adjustments that needs to be made. *feeling anxious*