Bike fit / correct riding position

Unless they specifically want a woman fitter, The Bike Whisperer ftw.

Thanks.

I'll show her the options and see what she thinks.

I have custom molded insoles (Sidas). They are old and they stink. I don't really have the time to make an appointment to go and get some new ones. I didn't get them to solve some critical issue, was just part of a bike fit I had. My question is, has anyone gone from using them back to not? Am I gonna have a bad time? Are there alternatives that are likely to be comparable? e.g. https://www.solestar.de/en/products/cycling-insoles.html

I have maybe 4 pairs of shoes I use regularly. They all have different inners. I still have both feet.

Not sure this is really the right thread but thought this little geo comparison thing seemed like it has potential to be useful. Best of all it has a search thing where you can filter by stack, reach, TT length, clearance, etc. and I assume that like me you geo nerds have been wishing for someone to make a searchable database like this for some time

Guess it depends a lot on the completeness of the database, I tried a few UK bike manufacturers and their bikes weren't on there :| but seems easy enough to add them

@hobocross the instagram influencer (ugh) had a hand in building it

@hobocross the instagram influencer

@laner 's sponsor!

He seems like a nice bloke. And his dog is my #1 favourite Instagram dog.

So I've booked in a session with the Bike Whisperer, but I'm really umming and ahhing about which bike to take.

Should I take

1. A bike that I'm probably going to replace with a new build in the
   next few months and use the numbers for the frame picking/setup?
   
2. A bike that I'm already pretty comfortable on and dial that fit in, and
   use the numbers for the new build?
   
   

Ask @scherrit

Just had my follow up with Foundation fit.
Been a really positive experience.
Set up the aero bars position for TCR and tweaked a few minor parts.
Would recommend, with the added bonus Wei comes to you.

can anyone recommend a bike fit / setup in london specialist in track riding?

did you solve this? i have the exact same issue where the pad in whatever shorts i wear breaks up in the exact same place (right side, top of leg / inside of thigh on the chamois pad) after a couple of thousands of km of wear. i can't really see that part of me is rubbing on anything but i am pretty sure i don't sit squarely on the saddle.

Could be length discrepancy, saddle too high, handlebars too far, lacking arch support etc... #internetbikefit might not be enough to clear that one unfortunately.

I've trashed 4 sets of bibs in the last 12 months with this issue. Actually going to get a fit this weekend to try and fix it.

Assume it's a leg length discrepancy issue, as I had a short left leg (the side that rubs) identified on a previous fit but I binned off the shims after a few months. My leg length issues cause my saddle to sag on the left side which probably contributes to the troubles. I'll see about new shoes and arch support too, perhaps a new saddle and report back.

If your saddle is sagging it may be time to buy a new one.

No way. They sag after 6-9 months. I’ll find out the cause before buying new saddles ta.

As part of the fit they may well adjust your contact points and suggest a new saddle.

I’ve been offered a decent deal on a frame that I don’t want to pass up on but the steerer has been cut down leaving the front end 10mm lower than my current regular ride, all components being equal. I don’t have any issues with my current position when I’m in form and well stretched except if I’m riding over 90 miles, which I almost always avoid because thoughts turn to beer before that.

My initial thought is that it’ll be alright but before I blow my beans I thought I’d ask here if I’m being naive?

I’d like to keep a flat stem for aesthetics, obvs. But if I buy it and it does prove to be too low a front end what other options do I have? Other than hours of yoga...

this post is the current distilled state of the this thread, the forum and instagram altogether

I don’t ‘gram and have only just discovered this thread, so apologies if I’m late to an echo party!

Use a stem calculator and don't be afraid of positive rise.

I'd ever heard of such a thing, the internet has really come on leaps and bounds hasn't it!

Turns out going from -17 to -6 nulls the different and a quick potatoshop on my current setup doesn't look too noticeable a compromise if it does prove too low.

Ta

Hi folks, can I tap into some information please...

Today I ordered a frame, so now is a great frame to find out if it'll fit, right?

I'm moving from a Surly Straggler to the elusive Soma Wolveine. The Straggler is currently set up with a 90mm stem, and fits really well. The Toptube on the Wolverine is longer, but the reach is less (mindblown)

Surly Straggler 54
Reach 396.3
Stack 549.2

Soma Wolverine 54
Reach 391
Stack 591

Am I correct in thinking this means the Wolverine will feel shorter, and have a slightly less aggresive riding position than the Surly?

Fingers crossed.

The Toptube on the Wolverine is longer, but the reach is less

Seattube and headtube angles do this. I think the rules of thumb is that for every degree slacker, it's 10mm shorter equivalent.

5mm difference in reach isn't much, unless you're already at the limits of what you can do stem-wise.

40mm stack difference is a fair bit but not insurmountable. For example, going from a 4S to a Tripster I went from a decent spacer stack and say 100mm stem to a 120mm, -17 stem to get the bars low enough on the tall Tripster front end.

My new saddle feels like its jabbing me right in the perineum. Angle up/down to alleviate?