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yes i do have other bar/stem combos (shorter stems, higher stems etc. ) built up - plus a layback and neutral post to fit this too. but i do reckon i'll be this far forward anyway. it's just the way i've found i had to ride on the track, like i just couldn't get the power down with seatpost further back. and shorter / higher bars aren't more comfortable with the low long bars like this you can lock out your elbows a bit more and relax tricep/ biceps/shoulders more etc.
only finished yesterday night - position needs shakedown, but from experience i reckon i won't be bringing it much back from that i think.
it's not a back ward seat post but a fast forward TT sort of thing - it's supposed to be that way . the saddle has tons of padding on the nose. nothing i like in a road bike seems to work for me on the track . primarily because of the need for power and position being strong on the track