Originally Posted by
creaky fossil
I try to keep my hips in mostly the same spot, relative to the BB. Road/cx saddle height is a little taller + slightly further back than my MTB top position. Road/cx is optimized for pedaling, not for moving around on the bike.
I thought the whole point of dropper posts was/is to help you get closer to that optimal road/cx pedaling height/position at topout, while giving you plenty of trail-riding mobility. Not just the ability to slam it for descents, but the useful adjustments for pedaling.
On shortie cranks, whenever I've used 165 or 170 I've felt like I gave up leverage. I've used 180 on SS bikes and liked the leverage for climbs or quick bursts, but at 110+ cadence they feel a little wonky to me. Doubt I'd use them for a geared bike, but I'm only 5'10". Maybe if I was 6'5" with a 36" inseam.