@@redauwg911 thanks 🙏 definitely! Always good to follow up after around a month to see the longer term effects of the changes, and have a second round of adjustments
I’m naturally highly flexible, getting into cycling during past 6 months as a beginner. Never had a bike fit. Is there a way to leverage flexibility somehow to improve performance?
Amy, I've been watching your vids for a while and seeing the title of this video made me SO happy. I still can't believe you did PBP without a bike fit, and I wince every time I remember you crying while trying to finish. Hope you have many more miles in much more comfort now that you've got a relationship with your fitter.
Same!!! I used TH-cam and all kinds of research when I bought my bike to fit myself. 8 years later, I finally got a professional bike fit and I was wayyyyyyyyy off. I am so much faster and more comfortable now.
Well done Amy. I had my first bike fit recently at the age of 71 and could not believe the difference it’s made by moving my cleats, changing both the type of saddle and my saddle height. I no longer get numbness in my left hand or a nagging knee pain that I couldn’t get rid of. It’s like riding a different bike. Well worth it and I would recommend everyone having one.
Thanks Amy Cycling for introducing me to @UKBikeFit. I would not have known about them until I found his video and last weekend had a very similar bike fit and saddle map which lived up to expectations, Dan makes the process very collaborative and relaxed. I enjoy your videos and well done to you and Kyle for getting rewarded for your hard work by Pinarello. Lucky guys ! Keep up the great content.
Oh man, what a great video and great bike fit! I am convinced I will get one when my new bike comes in. I have probably watched nearly every bike fit video out there and this one has been most informative! Thanks and I can't wait to hear how the new position works for you!
This video popped up on my recommends. Realised I’d seen you on the GCN+ (RIP) documentary. Congrats on completing Paris-Brest-Paris especially in the pain you were clearly in. Looks like you’ve solved so many issues here. Well done!
Absolutely fascinating video. I’ve never had a bike fit either and never quite realised what it involved or the difference it could make. Great to see it’s really helped you Amy. I thought Dan was fantastic and very knowledgeable. I’m looking on his website to see when I can get booked in.
Brilliant Amy this was a great move, and you should really see a big improvement on comfort and power output too. Lets see this new bike fit in action! Ding dang dillo and TTFN back to ya mate.
Good video and one of the best insights on Dan’s approach and fitting in general. I’m asked by new riders all the time for advice. My answer, have you had a bike fit? Do nothing until its been set up properly people!
A proper fit is a must if you can't do it yourself through riding knowledge and your history of what works and feels best and what doesn't. Congrats to you.
...also, when mounting the bike it'll be way easier if you _first_ clip in w/ your left foot while standing & _then_ swing your right leg over the seat 👍
See that made quite a difference to Amy. I know this can turn out a bit expensive, but what about bar widths, seat for and aft position, crank lengths, cleat position side to side hip width. I imagine the correct way to purchase a bike is to start with the correct size frame. Then build the bike with component suited to your personal body shape?
Good move to get that done, im now curious about my fit. I learned a few things too so thx ! Can I ask what the charge was for the fit? I may benefit from this as my shoulders get tight too..thx!
Grumpy Mule from Meltham Yorkshire. No one believes they need a fit and it's not cheap. Cyclefit are the kings of this imo but others are now coming along. Pressure mapping also useful. Bunion isn't caused by cycling. It's a skeletal issue
what a total waste of money and time bike fitters all use different methods go to another bike fitter and he will change all the changes that were just made someone with lots of money should go to 3 or 4 different bike fitters and video record the fittings and see all the bullshit, her position will change every time no doubt
Some use different methods or tech e.g. laser or sensors around the body e.g. Phil Burt but principles are the same. Benefit James, Cyclefit etc are on TH-cam. You pay your money etc but if it works it's worth it.
Considering the "milonies" you've done in the last two years, you're far from an average rider... Really happy that you've done this, Kyle should get his done next, ready for the new year!
Well done Amy .. I did the same .. I was in so much discomfort .. I was really not enjoying riding ..but after my bike fit .. now everything has changed .. so you will definitely see and feel the difference a proper bike fit does .. well done Dan .. great service offered and advice all the changes made total sense .. A question Dan .. the bike sensor cover you used .. is it expensive? Can you purchase one and hook it up to computer at home ? From Australia 🇦🇺 Kyle .. Amy is right !! Slow down the car ..you can’t control pot holes 🕳️ in the road .. but you can control your speed over them .. 🫶♥️🍎
Does the pressure mapper not move on the saddle as you're getting yourself into position? Having to get one leg over from the side, it looks as though the precision of this instrument could be easily compromised. And that would result in the uneven pressure readings you were getting. I'm not saying this is what is definitely happening, but I'd have thought (in my completely uneducated opinion of course) it would need to be more secure.
Great video and I look forward to how you get on in future rides. Please be sure to mention if the bike fit has made a difference to your comfort etc. One thing I did want to ask was......your flexibility is impressive especially the hands on the floor which you mentioned took you a year to achieve. Any chance you could do a quick video on what you did daily to achieve this?
Great video Amy. It will be interesting to see if your new cleat position, saddle etc translate to increased mechanical efficiency as well as comfort. Maybe you will see some benefits of increased speed. By the way, how much does a bike fit cost?
I had one done once couldn’t ride in the position they put me in, it felt like my knees were in my chest and had to put my seat back up. Total waste of money.
Focus on the seat pressure points and lowering saddle when you see pressure on the left side - very good. Left side pressure is nearly always due to saddle too high. Then continued focus on the saddle design is something I also agree with. Very impressed!
Question Didn’t see how your saddle or set back was determined. Amy you make sure the saddle height is in the correct height if your ride your different bikes or Kyle has borrowed one
Hi Amy, I met you on the Knock Ventoux ride.Please purchase that ergon cleat tool so you can align the next pair of shoes yourself.Also invest in some Superfeet carbon insoles.🚴👍
ing in the new position should sort it, they are funny things though.. Not seen the saddle pressure b4. Not too bad , £40 for a set of Keys!! LOL, good fn channel, a good double act!
Will Kyle get a bike fit too? He seems to be riding without complaints on anything, but that doesn't necessarily mean he could not be more comfortable.
It would be really good to know what changed and by how much? Only to realise that what we think is good for us May not be. You did complete PBP on your own bike fit so it must have been close as only such. A text highlighted problems but every other video I have seen you do there has not been any issue.👍 I think your flexibility is key and perhaps a vid on that in future. Also I do think your bunion and kyles toe should feature more regularly from now on😂
Had one of these done about ten years ago cost a small fortune. I couldn’t ride in the position they put me in. It felt like my knees were in my chest as soon as I got outside I put my seat back up to the height it was before, total waste of money. My friend who I cycle with is a clinical lead pharmacist for the NHS and of his colleagues is a orthopaedic surgeon and he told me he gets paid less than these so called bike fitters. £200+ for a bike fit ? You must have more money than sense.
Very happy for you!!! I used to cringe watching your biomechanical mess on the bike....You needed that fit like you need oxygen!!! Cheers to your fit master...Pjw
I've considered this, but after 30 years i think i may have it dialled. If i did get one, it'd either be a waste of money, or a complete revelation. Are there any other long term cyclist out there that can share their thoughts?
Amy, I love your vids, your enthusiasm and the contribution you are making both to mental health discussions and women's cycling. However, would it be possible for you to consider buying (or obtaining) some collar mics, as it is often hard to hear what you are saying, especially when you are having a conversation with another cyclist, or like in this video, where Kyle is contributing. Keep up the good work|!
Surprised to hear you've been cycling "over 2 years and never had a bike fit". It's about the 1st tip I tell newbie cycling friends, acquaintances etc when they first get into cycling. It pains me to see so many people out there riding in terrible positions or wrong sized bikes. Hope you reap the rewards and benefits from your bike fit.
Well I’m not surprised. Imagine forking out for a bike, clothing, shoes and helmet, that can ONLY be used for one purpose and then being advised to cough up for a bike fit?!? Plus whilst the gear is tangible, a ‘bike fit’ is much more nebulous.
Bike fitters have usually no medical qualifications. Looking at many 'bike fits' it seems they all have their own 'methods' to kill a couple of hours and charge. Then, afterwards, the punter, full of adrenalin and hope will go away happy ... for a week, if they are lucky ... and start changing things again.
I don't like the look of this. There has been no mention of saddle tilt. The pressure reading from your old saddle was purely down to lack of saddle tilt. Women require a forward tilt of 2-3 degrees. Also, forward rotation of the handlebar is going to increase reach. Do you want this? Do you really want an aggressive riding position for endurance riding? All you had to do was drop your elbows to relax the shoulders. Finally, you will find the Flite saddle hard on long rides.
Pleasure to help you out Amy! 🙌 If anyone has any questions, leave them below and I’ll try to answer them
Want to give you a big thank you Dan - Will Amy need a follow up in a couple of weeks?
@@redauwg911 thanks 🙏 definitely! Always good to follow up after around a month to see the longer term effects of the changes, and have a second round of adjustments
What is a typical cost for a fit? I'm thinking of pursuing one after seeing this, I learned alot thx and nice work!
I’m naturally highly flexible, getting into cycling during past 6 months as a beginner. Never had a bike fit. Is there a way to leverage flexibility somehow to improve performance?
Nice bike workshop. Been riding awhile now and am always curious what a bike fit entails. Thank you for sharing.
I'm so so glad you _finally_ listened to us & did this! And Dan is a quality bike fitter.
OMG Cant believe you never had one already, my wife was absolutely over the moon with hers, worth every penny.
Nice guy with a lot of knowlegde. Explained it so everyone can understand it.
Amy, I've been watching your vids for a while and seeing the title of this video made me SO happy. I still can't believe you did PBP without a bike fit, and I wince every time I remember you crying while trying to finish. Hope you have many more miles in much more comfort now that you've got a relationship with your fitter.
Crying? Ffs cyclists are supposed to be a tough bunch not crying and being a wimp.
Same!!! I used TH-cam and all kinds of research when I bought my bike to fit myself. 8 years later, I finally got a professional bike fit and I was wayyyyyyyyy off. I am so much faster and more comfortable now.
Well done Amy. I had my first bike fit recently at the age of 71 and could not believe the difference it’s made by moving my cleats, changing both the type of saddle and my saddle height. I no longer get numbness in my left hand or a nagging knee pain that I couldn’t get rid of. It’s like riding a different bike. Well worth it and I would recommend everyone having one.
Long may you rain on your saddle thrown. It's great watching you cycle. Now you can cycle without being in pain it will be better for you
This was super interesting to see. Practical application of science and technology. Hope it helps your riding be more comfortable.
Thanks Amy Cycling for introducing me to @UKBikeFit. I would not have known about them until I found his video and last weekend had a very similar bike fit and saddle map which lived up to expectations, Dan makes the process very collaborative and relaxed. I enjoy your videos and well done to you and Kyle for getting rewarded for your hard work by Pinarello. Lucky guys ! Keep up the great content.
Ahh that’s great to hear! Thank you 🙌☺️
Thanks Amy Kyle and Dan, I found the fit process and description of why you do certain things very interesting.
Oh man, what a great video and great bike fit! I am convinced I will get one when my new bike comes in. I have probably watched nearly every bike fit video out there and this one has been most informative! Thanks and I can't wait to hear how the new position works for you!
This video popped up on my recommends. Realised I’d seen you on the GCN+ (RIP) documentary. Congrats on completing Paris-Brest-Paris especially in the pain you were clearly in. Looks like you’ve solved so many issues here. Well done!
It's never too late. Great video...
Fab vid and glad you learnt alot. Many happy and comfortable milones for the future when you get hour new saddle. Enjoy
Absolutely fascinating video. I’ve never had a bike fit either and never quite realised what it involved or the difference it could make. Great to see it’s really helped you Amy.
I thought Dan was fantastic and very knowledgeable. I’m looking on his website to see when I can get booked in.
Brilliant Amy this was a great move, and you should really see a big improvement on comfort and power output too.
Lets see this new bike fit in action! Ding dang dillo and TTFN back to ya mate.
Great news getting that sorted. 👍
Great video and very instructive. I have done untold damage to my posterior and should have done this ages ago. Thanks Amy.
Be patient and give the new position some time to feel natural for you. Things looked much better. Hopefully, you got a new and better saddle also.
That look very comprehensive. Hope the new riding position works nicely for you 😀
Good video and one of the best insights on Dan’s approach and fitting in general.
I’m asked by new riders all the time for advice. My answer, have you had a bike fit?
Do nothing until its been set up properly people!
We all know you are fantastic. You are now going to be even more fantastic than ever !
A proper fit is a must if you can't do it yourself through riding knowledge and your history of what works and feels best and what doesn't. Congrats to you.
Brilliant video. Really interesting.
Very nice bike fit and perfect saddle test
Get ready for Amy to log even more milones after these improvements!
That was a good bike fit , quite impressed 👌 🙂
Happy for you Amy!!👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏼 Ride on girl!
...also, when mounting the bike it'll be way easier if you _first_ clip in w/ your left foot while standing & _then_ swing your right leg over the seat 👍
So interesting, think I need one 👍
brilliant video must share this one.
See that made quite a difference to Amy. I know this can turn out a bit expensive, but what about bar widths, seat for and aft position, crank lengths, cleat position side to side hip width. I imagine the correct way to purchase a bike is to start with the correct size frame. Then build the bike with component suited to your personal body shape?
I wish we had a service like this here 👏
i have no idea what bike fitting is, but i’m glad i get to learn! 🚴🏻♀️🤍
Very interesting fantastic insight all the best in 2024
Good vlog, enjoyed it, thank you.
Dan is excellent UKBikefit are awesome and Dan really knows his stuff. . 😊 Pete
Fascinating that was great
Good move to get that done, im now curious about my fit. I learned a few things too so thx ! Can I ask what the charge was for the fit? I may benefit from this as my shoulders get tight too..thx!
Grumpy Mule from Meltham Yorkshire. No one believes they need a fit and it's not cheap. Cyclefit are the kings of this imo but others are now coming along. Pressure mapping also useful. Bunion isn't caused by cycling. It's a skeletal issue
what a total waste of money and time bike fitters all use different methods go to another bike fitter and he will change all the changes that were just made someone with lots of money should go to 3 or 4 different bike fitters and video record the fittings and see all the bullshit, her position will change every time no doubt
Some use different methods or tech e.g. laser or sensors around the body e.g. Phil Burt but principles are the same. Benefit James, Cyclefit etc are on TH-cam. You pay your money etc but if it works it's worth it.
Great Video and very informative 🚴🏼♀️💨👍
Considering the "milonies" you've done in the last two years, you're far from an average rider... Really happy that you've done this, Kyle should get his done next, ready for the new year!
Well done Amy .. I did the same .. I was in so much discomfort .. I was really not enjoying riding ..but after my bike fit .. now everything has changed .. so you will definitely see and feel the difference a proper bike fit does .. well done Dan .. great service offered and advice all the changes made total sense ..
A question Dan .. the bike sensor cover you used .. is it expensive? Can you purchase one and hook it up to computer at home ?
From Australia 🇦🇺
Kyle .. Amy is right !! Slow down the car ..you can’t control pot holes 🕳️ in the road .. but you can control your speed over them .. 🫶♥️🍎
The company is called gebiomized ;)
In prosthetics, for above knee amputees and comfy seat requirements we call it "ishial containment"
Kyle needs a bike fit too!
Does the pressure mapper not move on the saddle as you're getting yourself into position? Having to get one leg over from the side, it looks as though the precision of this instrument could be easily compromised. And that would result in the uneven pressure readings you were getting.
I'm not saying this is what is definitely happening, but I'd have thought (in my completely uneducated opinion of course) it would need to be more secure.
Great video and I look forward to how you get on in future rides. Please be sure to mention if the bike fit has made a difference to your comfort etc. One thing I did want to ask was......your flexibility is impressive especially the hands on the floor which you mentioned took you a year to achieve. Any chance you could do a quick video on what you did daily to achieve this?
Hands on the floor is super impressive and not something everyone can achieve - age and genetics of the individual play a big part.
No crank length assesment?
Very interesting video.
This is amazing! I learned a lot. Where can I find someone in the US?!
Great stuff You are a natural
How does this work if when you're truly riding it's on different terrain at different times.. and also shifting..hmmm 🤔
The cod loins are gonna have some power now!
Great vid, bike fit vids are always interesting. Hope you celebrated with a curry!
Thank you! Ohh yes a curry is something I've always got time for!
Great video Amy. It will be interesting to see if your new cleat position, saddle etc translate to increased mechanical efficiency as well as comfort. Maybe you will see some benefits of increased speed. By the way, how much does a bike fit cost?
A fortune £200+
I had one done once couldn’t ride in the position they put me in, it felt like my knees were in my chest and had to put my seat back up. Total waste of money.
Very interesting. Thanks for videoing. Do you need to do this for every bike you own?
Focus on the seat pressure points and lowering saddle when you see pressure on the left side - very good. Left side pressure is nearly always due to saddle too high. Then continued focus on the saddle design is something I also agree with. Very impressed!
Sorry if I'm a bit slow on the uptake - you have a bike fit, how do you then "translate" this onto your own bike?
You take your own bike to the bike fit ☺️
What’s the name of the bicycle that you are using?
Question Didn’t see how your saddle or set back was determined. Amy you make sure the saddle height is in the correct height if your ride your different bikes or Kyle has borrowed one
Hi Amy, I met you on the Knock Ventoux ride.Please purchase that ergon cleat tool so you can align the next pair of shoes yourself.Also invest in some Superfeet carbon insoles.🚴👍
Hiya! Hope you’re good! That was such a great Audax ☺️ good idea thanks ☺️
Glad you got those those shifters shorted. That was really triggering me 😂
I hope you understand that when you make major adjustments to a bike to let your body get used to the changes over time. Ease into this change.
would have been nice to see if your power improved as well as the comfort.
Wowza
Great that Kyle is getting a fit. That top tube and reach…
ing in the new position should sort it, they are funny things though.. Not seen the saddle pressure b4. Not too bad , £40 for a set of Keys!! LOL, good fn channel, a good double act!
Great content, interesting stuff. How many bikes do you have, and would you get a bike fit for each one?
😂 Throwing Kyle under the bus , with cleatgate 😂👍
😂😂
What saddle was it Amy ended up with in the end
A Selle Italia Flite ☺️ it's on order!
Bike fit is key
I think for those who are not as flexible and then get more over time time get another fit. At least for myself
Great video Amy! I wish the sound quality was a bit better though as I missed a lot of the chat 🙁
We have better microphones for videos like this going forwards 🙌☺️
Yay 👏😅❤️
8:13 most bike fitters say BEHIND the ball of your foot. I wonder why he is still under the idea that it should be UNDER the ball of your foot
Where is Dan based ?
Matlock, Derbyshire 😊
Wow! The difference in your shoulders is huge. You’re gonna be sooooo much more comfortable on the bike. Well done. See you on Zwift in the morning 👍
interesting
Will Kyle get a bike fit too? He seems to be riding without complaints on anything, but that doesn't necessarily mean he could not be more comfortable.
Yes he’s getting one in the new year, and a sweat test 😂
0:29 Was it "TH-cam special" day? :)
That’s some flexibility. A secret gymnast!
It would be really good to know what changed and by how much?
Only to realise that what we think is good for us May not be. You did complete PBP on your own bike fit so it must have been close as only such. A text highlighted problems but every other video I have seen you do there has not been any issue.👍 I think your flexibility is key and perhaps a vid on that in future. Also I do think your bunion and kyles toe should feature more regularly from now on😂
Yipee
Kyle just took the seatpost out of the frame to get the bike in the car...
Had one of these done about ten years ago cost a small fortune. I couldn’t ride in the position they put me in. It felt like my knees were in my chest as soon as I got outside I put my seat back up to the height it was before, total waste of money. My friend who I cycle with is a clinical lead pharmacist for the NHS and of his colleagues is a orthopaedic surgeon and he told me he gets paid less than these so called bike fitters. £200+ for a bike fit ? You must have more money than sense.
watching your bike-fitting was like watching a thriller! thank you und greetings from munich🚵🏼♂️
1:38 Jeez, at what point does your knee have to bend that way when cycling 😬
😂😂
Very happy for you!!! I used to cringe watching your biomechanical mess on the bike....You needed that fit like you need oxygen!!!
Cheers to your fit master...Pjw
You should get narrower bars for bike fit. Go 380mm wide. Yours are much too wide for your small frame. I run 380mm too and I’m a 5’11” male.
I've considered this, but after 30 years i think i may have it dialled. If i did get one, it'd either be a waste of money, or a complete revelation. Are there any other long term cyclist out there that can share their thoughts?
my fun comment!! people were not to ride a bicycle!! maybe tricycle and then stop, Walk!!
This is probably the third best thing you ever did. 1) Marry Kyle 2) Buy a bike 3) Get fitted 😁
Haha agree!
Amy, I love your vids, your enthusiasm and the contribution you are making both to mental health discussions and women's cycling. However, would it be possible for you to consider buying (or obtaining) some collar mics, as it is often hard to hear what you are saying, especially when you are having a conversation with another cyclist, or like in this video, where Kyle is contributing. Keep up the good work|!
Thank you ☺️ yes it is on the list to buy! Hopefully they will be in the Jan sales haha! 😂
Everything is so technical these days 😊
Surprised to hear you've been cycling "over 2 years and never had a bike fit". It's about the 1st tip I tell newbie cycling friends, acquaintances etc when they first get into cycling. It pains me to see so many people out there riding in terrible positions or wrong sized bikes. Hope you reap the rewards and benefits from your bike fit.
Well I’m not surprised. Imagine forking out for a bike, clothing, shoes and helmet, that can ONLY be used for one purpose and then being advised to cough up for a bike fit?!? Plus whilst the gear is tangible, a ‘bike fit’ is much more nebulous.
Put a foot on a pedal to get on your saddle 😂
Bike fitters have usually no medical qualifications. Looking at many 'bike fits' it seems they all have their own 'methods' to kill a couple of hours and charge. Then, afterwards, the punter, full of adrenalin and hope will go away happy ... for a week, if they are lucky ... and start changing things again.
I've had 2 bike fits and would highly recommend. I paid £50 though! C'mon Dan!
you get what you pay for😂
What do you consider a fair hourly rate, plus rent on the space, IT, equipment, web site, pension etc. professionals need to earn a living.
Very subjective. I paid £50 for an ex-pro with all the kit to do mine and felt this was very good value.
I don't like the look of this. There has been no mention of saddle tilt. The pressure reading from your old saddle was purely down to lack of saddle tilt. Women require a forward tilt of 2-3 degrees. Also, forward rotation of the handlebar is going to increase reach. Do you want this? Do you really want an aggressive riding position for endurance riding? All you had to do was drop your elbows to relax the shoulders. Finally, you will find the Flite saddle hard on long rides.
I prefer less efficiency so I get a better workout.
Using normal pedals would solve here many issues ;)
Amy you are like Stretch Armstrong, made me cringe when he tested your flexibility 😮
😂😂