How To Perform A Bike Fit - Reach And Stem Length For Road Cycling

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Bike fit for road cycling can be complex. We visited Oli Beckingsale of BW Cycling in Bristol to find out more about steam length and reach. Subscribe to GCN on YouTube: http://gcn.eu/gcnsubs The more you cycle, the more important the right fit is. A tiny change can result in big performance gains or a huge increase in comfort. We listened to a few of your questions about our How To Perform A Basic Bike Fit video and asked bike fit expert, Olympian and former national champion, Oli Beckingsale of BW Cycling about reach and stem length. Both of these factors have a huge affect on your back, shoulders, and the control that you have over your back. By experimenting with your position or visiting a bike fit expert you can come up with the position for you and your riding. Is there anything you would like to know about bike fit? Comment below and let us know. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to GCN - you could see your question answered. Huge thanks to Oli and BW Cycling. Music: Visti and Meyland - Leave Your Worries (SPORT LOTO Delta Mix): http://gcn.eu/17IdKSt 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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I am 6 feet but I am not sure how high my saddle should be should it be such that when I sit my foot should touch the ground?

How do you determine which points on the body to measure angles from? It seems like depending on where you measure the torso angle could have a huge affect on what angle you get.

So is there a down side using a shorter the stem?

What bike?

Most fitters and info online recommend shooting for a shoulder angle of 90 deg when measuring between the elbow, the shoulder and the hip. In this video, Oli shoots for a 90 deg angle when measuring between the wrist, the shoulder and the hip instead, which will result in a "shorter" cockpit. Which is correct?

Si, did you feel more comfortable on the bike after his alterations or have you gone back to your old set up?

What is the difference between far, too far away and too far?

ho can i measure angle ?

this told us nothing.

I'm 5'2. is frame size 17 ok for me or not?

Oli thanks for your help and tips

hey guys, could you teach us something about crank arm length? I aaaalmost bought a new chainset today, but when the website asked me which crank length I wanted I just didn't know if my old cranks were the ideal size for me...

Nice video, but a little arbitrary on how you measured the angles. Compare 2:16 against 3:03 and you'll see the line extends to the middle of the ear in the first case, as opposed to way above the ear in the second case. This exaggerates the increase in the back angle you were trying to demonstrate.

How to determined stem size/length.

When I pedal standing up Im sometimes hitting my knees on the lower parts of the drop handlebars

Can you think of why that is happening?

Thanks

Guys, I need help. I just like to climb on the drops and i know it's inefficent but I can't stop :|

What about the bike-fitting in case you have a MTB?

How i calcualate the torso and arm measurements for i found what size top tube is good for me and also i try found the stem length

I had a fit lol ,,,, but a fits only a fit that day,,,, as you get more flexible your fit will Alter