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After a bike fit advise, I reduced the width of my bars and it eliminated upper arm soreness during endurance rides. Went from stock 40cm->38cm matching my shoulder measurement.

You mention nothing on seat height..

Thanks for the video now Al I need is a gainer bike and a real bike 😩

1:43 that seat to low

I think maybe one factor is still not recognized: On a stationary there is only the body shifting from side to side, on a real bike it is the whole system of rider and bike. I don't mind that the fitter won't recognize disbalances or assymetries, but if symmetry is established on the stationary maybe better check also the drivers dynamics on a real bike, there's also free rollers to do so inside. And as the bike is shifting naturally the pelvic shift is shortened and should eliminate body shifting. Maybe this would allow to dial in a greater saddle height and dial it into the best interaction of body parts and bike. Perhaps there's also an energy return in that shift, so the shifting might not be reduced to zero. Also a side shift of the bike prolongs the distance between the pedals and perhaps improves the force direction of the downstriking leg so the leg doesn't point inwards but straight downwards contrary to the picture on the stationary. How I come to these thoughts? 😅 I used my stationary roller for first time since maybe ten years😅 and I found myself very uncomfortable on the saddle and wobbling around and I felt that my tightly clamped bike not allowed me any wobbling or shifting. And what feels completely different -- there must yet be a difference.

Cool!

To me it looks like the reach is too close as he is like pushing himself back, even after the adjustment.

What bar tape is this?

Make sure you’re able to straighten both legs while cycling. That’s all, it’s that simple

I have lateral patella tilt. Should I also use wedges?

Whyd you stop uploading

Isnt it better to measure ankle mobility in half kneeling? Standing you can easily cheat by using your spine ? If you extend the spine (anteriorly tilt of pelvis), you can get a lot further.

This video describes me perfectly. Very tight hamstrings/ difficulty tilting pelvis for correct cycling posture.

to me, it looks like his saddle is too far fwd which would also increase the reach. I would have changed saddle position before changing stem length.

Please can i know how to fix it if you can can you give your e mail address

Hi my one leg ankle is tighter than other one can i fix it without doing surgery

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Any recommendations for getting the pelvis aligned fit wise? I can only see 1 video on this and cleat staggering was the solution over time. Ex.right ASIS sits further back than the left one.

I would immediately think if I got enough extra money to buy a saddle

I'm 70 with a gut and weak abs. How much does that affect the no hands ability? Seems almost impossible for me.

Terrible video

That emoji is cringeworthy. And some people should start to understand that road bikes are meant to be ridden with the torso at steep angles. Those who complain about neck and shoulder pain and mount short stems in order to ride an a vertical position would probably be better off riding hybrid bikes.

if i move each pedal in 2mm should i worry about raising my saddle height?

Very good video. Short and to the point. I’ve been experiencing the same problem with a 110mm stem and been guessing I need a shorter one. I will definitely try out a shorter one, probably 80mm actually.

TY!!

How much does fire/aft play into this especially on a MTB? Also assuming the fit is correct can it come from the body being unbalanced?

Also, when using the 38cm bars, he has widder shoulders, if you measure the white lines going downwards

Cool but WHAT DID YOU DO

I have the same issue and have seen this with other riders. Found it had nothing to do with my fit and everything to do with newer shimano brake hoods. They are smaller/narrower than older versions, thus placing the heal of the palm in that spot. I have two bikes, the same model, everything. One new and one older. Older bike has wider Shimano hoods, no issues. Both bike setup the same.

Hate to disagree but your main focus on fore and aft adjustment should be knee loading....or at least that is I was told by some top coaches.

If your falling forward, your saddle is too far back.

You didn’t mention how overweight I got over the winter, which I believe is part of my pain 😂. Thank you for this great video, SHOWING the hips.

Hi there. Thanks for the excellent video, although i have a doubt. I have pain on the outside of my right knee. Should I bring the heel closer to the frame or move it away?? Thanks.

I have weak ankles and have a problem releasing my left foot from the pedal. Ok if I release inward. Harder to the outside, What should I do?

I had a trimalleour fracture 6 weeks ago. I had ORIF surgery. I was just given the ok to full weight bearing. My knee is killing me. I do start PT tomorrow so hopefully they can address this.

I have knee pain. My knee collapses inward and brushes the top tube. I think I might be internally rotating my femurs on the downstroke. My toes point out so if I reduce stand width too much my shoes/heel strikes the crank arm and even the chainstays sometimes. Any suggestions? Maybe I just need to focus on hip/glute strength to keep my knees more in line with ankle? Thanks!

Thats a great video, with clear demonstration 👍 great job

i will give it a try. just a question, i believe a certain motion of the hips from the back view needs to happen right? i found mine also a little like in your video and lowered the sit height, however still some motion (but not as before) thanks

what about the pedaling strenght during the test.? i noticed that at high load, its much easier to keep the hands off compared to low load or high cadence. i have my seat a way back but still cant remove the hands without a little effort on increasing the cadence...

which length is too short in your opinion?

why do I get extreme pain after only 10-15 km, but only in my left sit bone?

I have a pain deep in my left glute when putting power out. Im 34 now. Im a cat1 cyclists planning to race again next year. I had to stop racing because of this issue at 25. Its gotten better with a wider saddle and some strength exercises but still comes up when really putting power out. I have a leg discrep on the right but shimming didnt help back in the day. I even rode shorter crank arms on one side to deal with shorter femur as I was told by a cycling pediatrist that I had 8mm shorter tibia and 8mm shorter femur on the right leg. Still never over came it

I am having issues with knee popping only when going downstairs and riding. Sometimes locking when going downstairs. Also having sitbone pains. The knee cap tracking popping is what worries me. Any suggestions? Can the hips be the cause of all of this pain?

You’re videos are incredible! Hope you return to TH-cam 🙏

I wish I had watched this video before I kept jacking up the seat on my bicycle, now I have some serious sit bone soreness. Thanks for your video. I will be lowering my seat and try try riding again once the pain goes away.

Thanks! that works :)

I started with 80 mm, but the bike was not stable on high speeds, after that I set 110mm, it was ok. After 4 months I have set 130mm, because it looks cool and more stable on 60+ kmh. Have no pain, I'm 182cm height on 56-size of the chinese tarmac sl6.

1 have limb length discrepancy.. My right and my arm is longer on the right side.. I try cleat simetric left & right.. Just don't work.. for 2 month, my hip flexor just dying... Because my pelvic is rocking heavy.. Try shim and get hot pain because the spacer.. Last try stagger for and aft ; 3mm, and everything is happy... 😂 Since my left foot is bigger and longer than my right foot... Sound's contradiction... But thats it..

Saves so much electricity compared to the heat pump. Wish it was a little less noisy.

Hiding the head is pretty weird