Bike Fit

[Scoosh]

To add to your coming confusion :
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.html (not just tri athletes)

 

[RhythMick]

Surely if one was able to touch the floor while in the saddle either the pedals would be on the floor or the legs would never straighten at any point of rotation?

 

[G3CWI]

Surely if one was able to touch the floor while in the saddle either the pedals would be on the floor or the legs would never straighten at any point of rotation?

Your point is true. But my last experience of being fitted for a bike was when I was 12 and I was then told that the correct fit was being able to touch the ground on both sides when standing on tiptoes. I have used that method for the last 40 years so the correct fit is something of a revelation! Hence my confusion.

 

[eevvee]

Sounds like you're on the right track, good luck with the saddle height. You still may have to fine tune your saddle angle for comfort, but this will be a good start.

Can you expand on the fine tuning of saddle angle - what impact/benefits results from different saddle angles?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Greater comfort mainly. Most people start with the saddle level, but many wind up with it a little nose up or down, however it feels best on the bicycle . The fine tuning is done to accommodate the bum, legs, and various bits around there, all of which can raise a ruckus on a longer ride if not given the appropriate angle to the bicycle. Chafing and soreness only get worse as the ride goes on, so it's best to get perch issues resolved .

 

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You need Chris......!
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[G3CWI]

Greater comfort mainly.

...and there was me thinking it was to make sure the rain runs off nicely when the bike is outside the pub.

 

[Gravity Aided]

That as well . Shower cap works nicely on rainy days as a saddle cover, if your pub doesn't let you bring it inside .

 

[G3CWI]

First proper run out with the new fit:

PB 10miles
PB 20km
PB 1 hour

Hard to attribute this to the much improved fit but...

Next I need to investigate the forward/rear positioning.