How to fit your bike. Straddle the book spine up as if you were sitting on a saddle. Seat foreaft position again with someone supporting your bike upright pedal until your right foot makes a right angle with your leg. How to fit your bicycle.
When standing over the top tube and lifting the bike you want approximately one inch of clearance between the ground and the tire. Use the pencil to mark where the spine of the book meets the wall. Stem length these simple adjustments are the key to fitting your bike.
This is your inseam. The easiest do it yourself seat height adjustment is done on a trainer or indoors in a doorway and requires a friend or. If youre riding in cycling shoes its important that.
For about 150 you can get your position checked by a trained eye at your local bike shop. The fitter will address cleat setup. Bike fit is big business.
Measure from the mark to the floor. Adjustments are made by tweaking the saddle binder bolt and sliding the saddle until your position feels comfortable. Stand against a wall with bike shoes on.
Parting company with about four times more cash will get you a physio led fit. Adjust the shoe cleats. The ball of your foot should align with your knee.
Whether you are buying a new bike switching between bikes or simply installing a new saddle bike fit is important. Its not just about setting your seat height howeverto keep your road bike.