Questions tagged [bike-fit]
How to get the right sized bicycle for you or adjust your bicycle to fit you better.
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At what height should I have my seat on a road bike?
I am currently riding a loaner from my brother in-law, and I have set the seat height based upon feel. I was wondering though as to how I can set it to the right height for me to ride more ...
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Should my foot be able to step flat on the ground, when I sit on a bike seat?
I was wondering, for a correctly sized mountain bike, or hybrid, should I be able to place my foot flat on the ground, when I sit on the bike seat?
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I often get a sore neck when riding. How can I adjust the setup of my bike to help prevent this happening?
Quite often if I'm riding for longer than about an hour I get a sore neck. I assume that I can make some adjustment to my mountain bike to help prevent or reduce the soreness, but I don't know what. ...
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Frame sizing: "medium" vs. inches vs. centimeters
How in the world does 17-18 inches match up to 53-54 cm??
I was looking up bicycle sizing charts and found the ones on the Evans website interesting, if somewhat confusing. For example, see the ...
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What is the recommended procedure for adjusting the fit of my bike?
I have a road bike which is a reasonable fit, what is the recommended procedure for adjusting the seat position and handlebar height to get the "perfect fit"?
A complete answer should include what ...
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Should I get a bike that's too small for me?
I'm considering buying the 2010 model of the Pinarello FP2. They're substantially cheaper than this years model (~£700). However, they only have the 55cm frames in stock.
I'm 6ft tall, looking at ...
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How can I find the right size road bike without a test ride?
I am going to buy a road bike. I am considering a Trek 1.2.
I used the Competitive Cyclist Fit Calculator to find the size of bike that fits me.
Inseam: 80.5
Trunk: 59....
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Choosing the right bike size
I'm looking to get the Trek Domane 4.3 and debating between a size 54 and a 56. One shop I've been to told me I'm a 56 and another said 54. According to Trek's sizing chart I'm 56.
I am 5 9" with an ...
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Bike fitting in the UK
As an keen but casual touring cyclist I'm interested in getting a little more competitive and also keeping myself comfortable over longer distances. So I'm considering getting professionally fitted, ...
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Ordering in the right size, and making sure it fits
I'm fairly tall (6'4" or 195cm), and the bike I'm looking for is fairly specialised these days (a tourer, presumably steel, possibly with a sideline as a gravel bike/off-road tourer but no need for ...
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Can I change my 28" wheels for 24"?
I recently bought a "Schwinn Women's Clear Creek 28"/700c Hybrid Bike", and it turns out I'm uncomfortable with the wheel size. I couldn't figure out why I'm so unstable on it. Even though I haven't ...
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I am a beginner to commuting by bike and I find it very tiring. Is it my fitness level or my single-speed bicycle?
Foreword: Sorry if this seems a bit long-winded.
TL;DR: I can't figure out if there's something wrong with my bike or if I'm just out of shape. What's your opinion?
I got the bright idea to commute to ...
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How can bum / testicle / inner thigh pain from a saddle be prevented?
I occasionally commute a 50miles round trip and by the end of it, things are usually not feeling very good down below.
I've tried a couple of different saddles, but they both gave me problems. One ...
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What height should drop handlebars be - relative to my saddle?
I've done most of my cycling with flat handle bars on a mountain bike. I'd like to start commuting to work though and am considering getting a road bike with drop handle bars.
The thing is though, I ...
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Is reversing the stem (pointing it backwards) a safe way to reduce reach length?
Assuming a steerer/fork/brake/cable setup that does not rely on the stem facing forward: is it safe to point a stem backwards as a way to reduce seat-to-bar reach (i.e. as a way to 'fit' a too-large ...
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