Bike fit / correct riding position

Argh more reading!!!
Thanks though.

My brain aches

My brain aches

Better than your back

Possibly...

Possibly. It's a bit wishy washy in a way. Or perhaps more politely it's insightful but not overly practical in the approach.

Main point really, is to have your saddle back far enough that your torso can lean forward comfortably, without having to engage massive 'core' strength, or support yourself with your arms :-)

You have a good range of adjustment with that Canyon seatpost, so experiment a bit.

Yeah, it really is very good I just need to get it right.
So I'm thinking I'll try move the saddle forwards slightly. Does that seem sensible?

That's the one; I forgot about the saddle setback thing though.

Sportive photos are a great resource in self diagnosis of bad bike fits.

Back!

I'd actually try and move it back first. No more than 5mm. Then give it a try.

When leaning forward on the bike, it's best done by rotating your pelvis forward, rather than stretching arching the back. When you rotate your pelvis, your sitbones tend to move back a little on your saddle.

What he said ^^

I'm confused, how will moving it back potentially take weight off my arms?

Ok. How can I isolate or figure that I'm rotating my pelvis rather than stretching my back?
I appreciate that might sound stupid. Thanks for your patience!

Like a see-saw the further you move your arse back from the pivot point (vertical line through your bottom bracket) there is a greater force pulling your torso up. Think of a wheelie in the saddle when you unweight the front of the bike completely by leaning back.

From a seated position ( a chair is fine ). sit bolt upright, with your chest out. Proper stiff back, as if you're standing on an army parade ground. Then lean your torso forward, without bending your spine in the slightest. You'll find that the best way to achieve this lean is by rotating your pelvis forward.

You won't be able to maintain that stiff-backed position on the bike for long ( nor should you ), but it gives you a better feel of how you should be supporting your weight.

Get someone to take a photo of you

This ^^ will be more difficult if your hamstrings are really inflexible.

Get someone to take a photo of you

In front of some dodgy looking curtains?

Thanks guys. I'll give it a go!

To me getting it right is when you're on the tops and your hands feel like you are pushing a supermarket trolley.

How can I isolate or figure that I'm rotating my pelvis rather than stretching my back?

Stand up on the pedals a little to take the weight off the saddle and stick your bum out, give it the full J-Lo.

Your hips are now rotated.

Something that might help you get a feel for this position is lowering your bars all the way, so there's no spacers underneath the stem.
Sit on the saddle but DON'T clip your feet in, just let your legs hang freely (easiest on a turbo trainer). To reach the now low bars, you'll probably find you'll have no choice but to rotate at the pelvis, your weight will come off the sit bones slightly, and will end up a bit further forward.
With the "rotated pelvis" position, you'll probably find you need to lower the saddle quite bit to actually pedal smoothly.

I read it as

Something that might help you get a feel for this position is lowering your balls all the way

I think I need an eye test.

Haha, hope the OP doesn't need one. Can imagine that'd be the opposite of helpful.

sounds like some kind of weird grooming," your balls need to drop"

Anyone have experience of Elite Cycling in Crystal Palace?