Bike fit

Spooked

Hi guys,

I'm toying with the idea of getting a bike fit but funds are a bit tight. I have previously mountain biked for many years and have just got into road cycling.

My saddles all drop to the left having sagged over time. On my road bike I get pain at the front just under my right knee cap where the saddle currently is. If I raise it then the pain goes but I then get pain at the top of my left calf. When raising the saddle slightly my hips also start to roll.

Is it worth attempting to shim the shoes prior to getting a bike fit? I cant really afford one right now but would like to alleviate the pain if possible. I have played around with my cleats best I can.

Is there anything else I could try? Any tips? And with regards to cleat shims which would be the best to try if I went down this route?

Interestingly I do not have any of these issues on my mountain bike. I realise it is rather difficult over a forum and the bike fit would be the best solution. Just wondered if I could try something in the meantime.

Thanks for advice or suggestions,

FitzM

Hi Spooked in the last four years I've had 3 bike fits. Multiple bike fits because I believe I've improved as a rider and I've also bought new bikes. Each bike has a slightly different geometry, so I think it's work paying for a proper bike fit to get the most from myself and the bike. Also if you agree a bike fit when buying the bike you can normally negotiate on the cost. Sounds like your fit will be on an existing bike so the negotiation might not be there but a proper bit fit does provide benefits.

Dare I also suggest you might need to do some core strengthening exercise to help eliminate the hip roll. Pilates works for me

Spooked

That's great. Thanks. I can afford the fit. Just a little concerned that I will end up needing to buy kit which I then wont realistically be able to afford right now.

I'm going to try putting a layback post on tonight and turbo gently to see how that feels but I think a proper fit will be the way to go.

Appreciate your advice.

Cheers,

styxd

Post some pcitures/a vide of you on your bike for a free forum bike fit. Layback seatpost might help, that's what road bikes are generally designed around.

dj58

Have read through this, you may find it helpful. http://bikedynamics.co.uk/fit01.htm

6wheels

You could try this until you've got the funds for a proper bike fit...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... diebikefit

Spooked

Brilliant information thank you I have gone ahead with booking the bike fit. Going to see Simon McNamara.

Really looking forward to it.

Thanks again for the help and advice!