How To Perform A Basic Bike Fit

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The art of setting up your bike can be a complex process. Thankfully, Simon Richardson is on hand to talk you through some key bike fit adjustments to ensure your riding position is as comfortable and efficient as possible. Subscribe to GCN on YouTube: http://gcn.eu/gcnsubs If you're planning to spend a lot of time on your bike, it's important to be comfortable. A small amount of time spent on setting up your bike correctly can help you pedal with more efficiency and power, as well as avoid long-term injury. Former pro cyclist Simon Richardson explains how, with just three easy adjustments at the saddle and handlebars, you can get into a position on the bike which will maximise performance and comfort. Music: The Impellers - Close To Me (Instrumental): http://gcn.eu/178kvgd About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic summit of the Stelvio to the epic trails of Fort William, Scotland, everywhere there is pavé or dirt, world-class racing, and pro riders, we will be there bringing you all the action, essential analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Youtube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!

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Serious question below #torqueback , even though it could not seem so.
If I steer the wheel while pedaling and my foot touches the wheel, does it mean I'm riding a wrong size bike or that my feet are too long?
Thanks in advance.

I recently shifted from a Scott speedster to a Reacto. It's pretty aggressive and i feel a lower back pain on my first few rides. should i attempt to reduce the stem length or should i just concentrate on core strengthening? (I work out for my core everyday)

which software is been used in this video to measure the angle

I'm over 5'6 should I go for a size 52?

Does this setup guide also work for a touring bike like a Riese & Mueller Delite? I guess the positions and angles are different.

I'm 6 feet tall with a 33" inseam and looking for either a 56 or 58 Specialized Langster. Which frame size would be best for me I'm having trouble deciding.

Hi all can anyone help with this one.I have done a bike fit everything is fine but when out on the bike after 10 or so miles my feet are going numb (not through coldness) any ideas please thanks in advance

Im feeling a lot of pressure in my hands when riding, and end up with wrist pain, thumb pain and numb pointing finger. How do I fix this?

Sorry, total noob question here. I'm a woman, but I don't know if I am built such that I would necessarily benefit from a woman's bike. Can any bike (woman's/men's/unisex) be adjusted to fit me in a bike fitting, or would measurements be done before I buy a bike to determine whether I need gender specific geometry? Thanks. Love your channel.

When you talk about adjusting reach it is via adjusting stem length but there is no mention about how the "reach" of the handlebars themselves affect overall reach. Should this be a concern when you opt to replace your handlebars? For example, would you need to go to a longer stem if you replace bars that had a 80mm reach with ones that have a 70?

I've recently started riding road bike. went for a 40 miles ride after two weeks. While riding i feel pressure on my forearms and wrist, especially on left hand.

am having problems with upper back pain between the shoulders. should I adjust the angle of the front bar?

Hiya,
I've just bought a new cross bike and used the inseam method to get the right saddle height which feels really comfortable. When I rode my new bike back from the shop the saddle was way too slow and my lower back and the front of my knees hurt, but not anymore. Now, however, I'm experiencing pain in my elbows/arms/wrists as I'm resting my weight a lot on the handlebars for some reason. I also find myself trying to scoot back onto the saddle at times. Should I move my saddle backwards or forwards?-at the moment it's dead centre. Or should I tilt the saddle upwards ever so slightly? Or should I raise the handlebars a little? The discomfort lasts even after I've stopped riding so the strain on my upper body seems to be quite significant.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!( If this helps I'm also quite short - 157cm and ride a 43 cm frame) - could the problem be that the frame is too small? Apologies for the essay

i have set my seat position using your methods. I am still getting quite a lot of pain in my hips. I have gone from no cycling to 110 mile commute to work per week, which i have been doing for around 6 weeks so far. Any advise would be appreciated.

I'm 5'1 and going for a 43cm tomorrow but the seat is quite low to the frame, and the stand over height is fine does this sound ok?

What can be done when palms hurt?

I have a shoulder pain, should i adjust my saddle or change to shorter stem ?

I definitely think it should be stressed that these are tips to give you a general starting point, but that you should not be afraid to experiment and find what works best for you. Just because the guy at the bike shop says it's right, doesn't mean it is. The by-the-book KOPS setup is dreadful for some riders. I found that I always had way too much weight on my hands, and always felt I was sliding forward off my seat. Moving the seat back a bit increased my power significantly, and made riding way more comfortable in general. Also, as I ride in the drops 90% of the time, a shorter more angled stem puts them at a better position, when I want a super-aero tuck, I just bend my elbows a bit more.

If you're an average height light-weight cyclist, on a mid size frame, These tips will probably be quite close, but if you're really tall/short/heavy, etc. you'll probably find that your ideal setup could be quite different.

suggestin. what angle should my elbow be at?

YOUR COCK IS SHOWING. DID YOU HAVE TO WEAR THIS OUTFIT?