Riding position measurements

mike ives

Anyone know of any websites/details of the best riding position measurements for road cycling, i.e. seat - stem, etc?

mhuk

There's something on competitive cycling and http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

mclarent

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/geometry.html

BigG67

Pay out some cash and go to a shop or such that has a VERY good reputation for road bike fitting. Even if you need to travel.

Explain that you don't want a new bike but will pay for the bike fitting service. It's money well spent - witness my outlay for physios to sort my knee vs the cost of getting the bike set-up properly. Since then no pain!

I reckon NO ONE can do this without being observed by a 3rd party as they peddal and who knows what they are doing.

Blonde

Depending on where you live I'd suggest Cycle Fit, or Paul Hewitt. I think it is worth travelling to get a good fitting as you can use the measurements to improve your position on bikes you already have and use the measurements for future purchases, at least for a few years. We live no where near London but I went to Cycle Fit for mine and was very impressed with their fitting service. They do a video analysis of your technique and position, using power cranks etc so you can see the difference a good/optimum position makes. They take into account the type of riding you do - they wont put you in an uncomfirtable position if comfort if your main concern but equally if you want an extreme aero position for short races or TTs they will help with that too. They also measure leg & back flexivbility as this will in part dictate saddle height and 'reach' to the bars etc. It is best to try to go with an open mind and not with any preconceived ideas about what you ought to be doing or how you think your bike ought to be set up - that way you will really benefit from their advice. Be prepared to accept that you might be advised to consider a different type of insole, wedge(s) under one of your cleats (if legs are of different lengths or flexibility) or have your cleats repositioned, or none of this, depending on your individual biomechanics.

liversedge

+1 for cyclefit in covent garden.

mike ives

Many thanks for all the comments. I'm very grateful. I think it seems quite clear; the way to go is to have a 'proper fitting and invest some time and cash. Hopefully, in the New Year.

rb1956

BigG67 wrote:

Pay out some cash and go to a shop or such that has a VERY good reputation for road bike fitting. Even if you need to travel.

Explain that you don't want a new bike but will pay for the bike fitting service. It's money well spent - witness my outlay for physios to sort my knee vs the cost of getting the bike set-up properly. Since then no pain!

I reckon NO ONE can do this without being observed by a 3rd party as they peddal and who knows what they are doing.

Very much seconded. I'm a total utility-cycling fred, but getting a proper bike fitting cost less than one physio appointment and was totally money well spent.

pots

i am very interested in a cyclefit session.do you have to take your own bike in with you,or do you just use theirs ?
cheers

liversedge

Either option - they give you dimensions to take away on a sheet or can adjust your bike t suit...