Hello Aimee.

First of all THANKS for your reply.

Now, using my little knowledge on the subject and previous experience practicing Spinning I am assuming that my ideal distance from the saddle to the handlebar will be the distance from my elbow to the tip of my middle finger, is that right?

By the way I passed by a bike shop close to my house so they can do a "fit in" ( the second guy suggested me to do this) but they were charging me $50 and I passed on it, should I do this? What is your suggestion?

Thank you very much.

Rodrigo

Your fore-aft position determines how you are balanced on your bike and your balance determines how comfortable you are and how efficiently you can pedal.

To start with put your saddle in the forward most position that will still allow you to lift your hands off the handlebar and keep the same position without too much effort. You should not feel like you are about to fall forward when you take your hands off.

We then come to your handlebar position. There is a limit to how far you can comfortably reach to the handlebar while seated. If the saddle is back for balance, the handlebars will need to be back also. However to get more power to the pedals while standing it helps to have the handlebar as forward as possible.

You need to decide how you will compromise between comfort and performance. Moving your handlebars forward a small distance can make a big difference when climbing a hill. However that same distance in saddle position can mean the difference between a comfortable day in the saddle and a sore neck and shoulders.

As you move your saddle forward from the balanced position described earlier, your arms will have to support more weight. However you will be able to position your handlebars further forward for more power. The choice is yours. I think in your case, move the saddle backwards.

Fitting in sounds like a good idea. It's probably just a one time deal - the $50 charge I mean. If that's way above your budget, why not scout some more?