I have no idea what I'm doing. I got some redshift bars because the fit felt too aggressive but now I'm not sure. My hands feel a bit heavy and I get a sore neck on rides after 1.5 hours. Thanks for your help
I am noticing that cycling and turbo training sessions are causing IT Band issues to flare up. I can run 50km a week without issues but when i incorporate cycling into my weekly routine the IT band issues flare up.
I made this video and put it into chatgpt and it said that my saddle is too far back and possibly a little high. It said to move the saddle 8mm forward and to lower by 3 possibly but to move forward first.
What does r/bikefit think? I don't want to start taking orders from the AI bots just yet. Thanks in advance
I find it quite interesting how much talk there is about crank length while the difference between Shimano SPD-SLs and Speedplay systems is between 5-8mm depending on which bolt setup you have on the Speedplay cleat (3 bolt adapter or native 4 bolt shoe).
I have a lot of issue with hip impingement and have greatly enjoyed reducing my crank length to help with the symptoms. I had been exploring SPD-SLs for greater foot stability, but now I am wary of making the change because it is like walking back my crank length somewhat.
Hi!
I did my First Ride today, only adjusted the Seat a Bit, How does it Look to you?
Thanks in Advance
Chris
I’m (f) 5’3” (163cm) with an inseam of about 73-75cm, currently using 165mm cranks but I feel that it could be lower. (It’s crazy how size M and size 2XS bikes have the same crank length of 165??) I’m trying to decide between 155 and 160 cranks.
160 cranks are much cheaper than 155 cranks. Furthermore, shimano only goes down to 160, and for 155, I would have to get it from Rotor at more than 2x the price.
So im wondering if it’s worth sizing down to 160 since its just 5mm less than 165. Or should I just pay the short person tax and get the 155 cranks? Would appreciate anyone’s advice, thanks in advance!
Ich habe den vorbau von 11mm zu 8mm getauscht. Besseres Resultat finde ich.
Sometimes the inner knees hurt when putting a lot of pressure on the pedal.
I already put a shorter stem on the bike and tried various saddle heights but my problem is still there.
Maybe you can help me.
Edit: my hands also hurt after about two hours. I’m not sure if the bike is the right size because I was between two sizes and bought the bigger one.
Excuse my great job at censoring myself and my belly
Just purchased an Aventon Soltera 2.5. I love the bike, I’ve done over 30 miles so far. However, my butt really hurts after riding. I’ve done some research that maybe my seat height isn’t correct so I’ll adjust that. But does anyone have any saddle recommendations? This bike also doesn’t have any suspension which may also be a drawback. I appreciate any and all advice!
apologies for the video quality and the shoulders not really being visible, but anw~
height's 165cm, crank's 160mm, and stem length's 120/130mm with 360mm width.
thinking of switching to either a 70, 80, or 90mm stem with 380mm width.
any suggestions based on the video, including the saddle setup?
thanks!
I've been riding this used bike for a while pretty much just as I bought it aside from changing the saddle. Generally in the 30 to 40 miles range and it feels okay and I can stay pretty tucked on the hoods for a while, but after long rides my lower back does start getting sore (have a history of some mild back issues). But, after some long rides, particularly group rides where my hands are on the brakes most of the time, I get some wicked stiffness in my traps/neck. I'm not sure if a shorter stem is the answer (I'm at 95mm now)
Bike is a 48cm Kestrel Talon, I'm 165cm tall with a 76cm inseam.
I wonder if my bike fits. The frame size is 56 and I'm 186 cm. I've tried myvelofit a few times and regardless of body position, more aero or normal position the app recommends major adjustments. It's like we don't fit at all 😂. On the road I feel good, I can do 2-3h rides without problems or pain. Looking at the video it seems like there would be 2-3 cm more to go in the saddle height. What do you think?
After about 60+ kilometers, I feel a slight pain in my right shoulder, but otherwise I feel fine. Is there anything I could do to improve this? Thanks in advance.
Hello, I'm new to cycling and bought this bike recently. It's a Corratec CCTeam, size 57. I am 185cm with an inseam of 83cm without shoes. I've done 150km so far and I can't really say I'm in pain (except my butt and my left wrist feeling tingling sometimes), but I feel a little stretched over the bike and a little too much weight on my hands. I'm not sure if this is normal, as I said, I'm new to dropbar/road bikes. I think I need a shorter stem, but I don't know how short I can go. I currently have a 120mm stem.
Size 54 Scott addict, changed to long stem, 5’ 11 height.
This is M size (52-54 cm) with 28" wheels and I'm 179 cm (5'10) But i have overall long arms compared to torso. It's CX bike, so geometry is a little shorter. If feels okay, but I think maybe a longer stem would be more comfortable? Or should I just sell this and go for L size?
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Hello.. I'm a total beginner and got myself my first kind of trekking bike, I even bought a medicus brand saddle, tried 2 other saddles too.. I have also adjusted the saddle angle a bit and the handle bar height... When I lean over specificaly to rest my elbows on the handlebars etc when going downhill or resting when riding I get this pressure on my groin/prostate area, this nerve? , this need to pee .. is this normal, how to fix? I also tried to adjust the handlebars angle but it's a 20 year old bike i bought used and it seems to be rusted stuck. I am able to adjust the height of the handle bars though. I am also having sore hands but that's probably normal as a beginner? I've been riding with jeans, will get some proper bicycle pants. I've been doing 1-2 hour rides.
Not sure if that, among other things needs to be adjusted.
Have slight pain in the knees after i did a 135km ride this weekend. Not sure if its purely because of the amount of riding or if rheres anything wrong with my fit. Everything else was fine
I recently got a road bike, and I get a sore lower back after riding it for 10-15 minutes. I then feel the need to stand up and get my lower back into extension.
I've been trying to adjust a few things:
Now I'm thinking about flipping the stem or maybe raising it.
Some info on me and the bike:
Any advice would be appreciated!