Gravel Bike Fitting (Much Needed!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Many thanks to long-time friend, Mr Steve Nash of Adelaide Bike Fit for his time and expertise, captured in this video. You can learn more about Steve's services at adelaidebikefit.com.au, also on Instagram - / adelaide_bike_fit
"There are many Motion capture technologies and education systems for fitting. Ultimately, the understanding of these or any other fit system relies on the experience and skill of the fitter." - Steve Nash, Adelaide Bike Fit
In this two to three hour bike fitting, Steve leverages his extensive experience to understand LGC's discomfort issues, previous injuries, and all manner of factors that can impact overall comfort and performance on the bicycle. Numbers provided by the fitting system have some meaning, but rider feedback, and working around those numbers as a baseline ultimately determine optimal positioning / fit. This video is long, but provides a comprehensive look at what really happens with a professional level bike fitting.
Some of Steve's former client include European World Tour riders, the Australian National Cycling Team, and countless happy customers on Google Reviews!
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Preliminary Measurements
0:55 Saddle Measurements
1:55 Determining Flexibility / Back Angle
2:44 Feet Measurement / Discussion
3:40 Cleat Positioning
6:12 Current Bike Setup Assessment
7:33 Assessing Hand Position on the Handlebar
8:14 Quadricep / Glute Activation
9:45 Assessing Pedaling Motion
10:50 Back Tension / Scapula / Wrist
11:10 Brake Reach / Brake Hood Assessment
12:42 Assessing Foot Pressure during Pedaling
13:47 Assessing Saddle Pressure / Feel / Discomfort
14:26 Breathing Assessment / Short Stroke / Long Stroke
15:13 One-Legged Pedaling Assessment
16:25 Micro / Macro Adjuster
17:06 Taking Measurements of the Current Setup
19:10 Danger Signs
20:34 Interpreting Numbers Discussion
23:30 Bike Adjustments
24:11 Considering all Aspects of Body Fit
24:50 First Ride after Bike Adjustments
26:45 Gravel - Using the Arms for Suspension
27:52 Bottom of the Pedal Stroke
28:44 Secondary Saddle Height Adjustment & Assessment
31:19 Body Sensors & Initial Motion Capture
32:48 Feedback after latest changes / Capture
33:39 Sit Bone Pain / Hamstring Tendinopathy
34:15 Questioning the Numbers & Science
47:28 Back onto the Bike & Further Evaluation
49:12 Another Saddle Height Adjustment
49:51 Cause & Effect
51:10 Motion Capture
52:20 Comfort greatly improved!
53:00 Evaluation after Second Motion Capture
56:15 Confirming the fitting in the Real World
58:56 Closing
59:32 General Madness
Links of Interest:
Adelaide Bike Fit - adelaidebikefit.com.au / Instagram
Adelaide Bike Fit Instagram - / adelaide_bike_fit
STT Fitting Systems - stt-systems.com
Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - wp.me/p4V4se-6m3
Gravel Cyclist's Route Library - www.gravelcyclist.com/gravel-...
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Awesome fitter
Awesome,
Thank you
That was a long session, but much shorter than the years it took me to finally get comfortable on my bike. For me actually that part also included a custom made bike that fit me. I have always had a problem with pain or numbness and hotspots from the off the shelf brands geometries. This video was interesting to watch and your mate there seems like he knows what he's doing pretty well. If I needed a fitting I would go to him.
At times, rather than actually asking questions of where LGC is feeling certain things, Steve is suggesting to her where she is feeling it, so naturally she is going to agree. Surely this means he can't make proper judgements/adjustments?
I understand your message, but I believe LGC was able to convey all of her concerns / comfort issues. Because this was a three hour fitting, there were some pieces I undoubtedly did not record. Since the fitting, LGC has made a minor adjustment. The saddle position was dropped by about 4 to 5mm. It may raise back again, but only time will tell. Her saddle pain issues have completely disappeared, which we are very happy about.
The lever angle adjustment will likely anger the UCI; which I take as confirmation the fitter is correct. 😊
UCI is always upset about something.
I have a road bike and mt. Bike. I prefer my gravel bike to be set up more like my road bike. I can’t get comfortable setting up my gravel bike any other way and I think this is due primarily to the difference in hand positions in comparing a drop bar to a mtn bar. I’ve tried to go a little higher on the bars on a gravel bike, but with meh kinda results.
Unbelievably thorough! Does he travel to the USA? :)
Steve hasn't been to the States for years. He could make some $$$ if he went on tour! 😄
I always find bike fits interesting. In my opinion, a bit science, a bit physiology , a bit bicycle knowledge, and a bit Doris Stokes.
What did you base your decision on choosing this fitter?
Personal relationship, I have known Steve for many years. I am well connected to many parts of the cycling community, word of mouth is something else I rely on.
This fitter is good, real good 🙂.
My GF did this a few months ago. Butt pain and hand numbness are gone. Her bike came with a flared handlebar; that was no good for her.
IMHO, those flared bars are an abomination.
@@GravelCyclist She had a somewhat severe flare, no god and it looked ugly.
I have a subtle flare on my Zipp Service Course SL-80 Ergo; no complaints.
I should correct my statement. Extremely subtle flare, like your Zipp bar, that I did ride once during a media camp, are the exception to the flared norm. That bar I did like. The rest of this crazy stuff with the extreme hand angles, way wider frontal area, makes no sense at all. Even for bike packing, which isn't really my thing (credit card packing is), I'd much prefer a wider traditional compact drop bar if push came to shove.
I run a Ritchey Beacon bar, you’d love the flare on it 😂
@@br5380Whatever works for you.
Still looks like she could do with less reach (whether a shorter stem or lose it in the bar).
Haha Jason doesn’t know how to ride hate enough to funny😂
I have excellent friends.