"Fit issues!" How do you fix these issues? "By fixing the fit of the bike!" Ohhhhkay then.
@davetinoco
4 жыл бұрын
So you expect an optometrist to tell you how to fix your eyes? That's what he does for a living! And needs expensive equipment to DO IT!
@SSchithFoo
3 жыл бұрын
@@davetinoco No u unscrew the stuff and do the adjustments by watching a video.
@VegasCyclingFreak
7 жыл бұрын
Good video. The one thing I have not been able to figure out is why I get what I'll describe as a pressure point pain only on one side which I guess is where my sit bone is. My bike fit is OK, but after a couple hours of riding I often get this pain which can be very uncomfortable. The only thing I can think of is either my sit bones are not symmetrical or it has something to do with an old knee injury on that same side as my pain. Same thing happened on two different saddles as well. Ever hear of anything like this? I've asked a bunch of people who know about bike fit and no one has really heard of anyone having this problem or have offered any solutions that really helped. :-/
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
This pain you're experiencing on one side is VERY common. Unfortunately very few cyclists are familiar with this phenomenon and even most bike fitters are not well versed in this either. The fact is that almost no one sits squarely on their saddle. Almost everyone (and I mean ~85%-90%) sits either with one hip/sit bone further forward, or shifted laterally off to one side, or both. This creates a scenario where we'll bear more weight (sometimes significantly so) on one sit bone and/or create more movement and friction thru one sit bone. Either scenario is a recipe for pain as you describe. The solution to this is to track down what imbalance through the body is causing us to sit skewed on the saddle. Is it a scoliotic curve in the spine? Do we have one side of the lumbar spine that's less mobile? Do we have one leg that's more coordinated/stronger and the body is compensating to allow this limb free reign? There are a lot of possible causes and this can be among the most difficult things to correct. I'd encourage you to find some way to have a good movement assessment done so that you can figure out where your weaknesses and imbalances might lie (and everyone has them). Shameless plug: I have a program on my website geared towards showing cyclists where their weaknesses are and helping them correct them. bikefitadviser.com/mobility-training-cycling/ But regardless, find out your areas that need work one way or the other and focus on getting symmetrical and as balanced as you can. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
@VegasCyclingFreak
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will check out that link. I figure it's probably somehow because of my one knee that has a 30+ year old injury
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
Yes that's certainly possible. The "symmetry" work is difficult and more of a long term project BUT in most cases you also don't have to become "perfect". Just improving part of the way towards better balance will often fix many symptoms. Good luck
@VegasCyclingFreak
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. If you lived in Vegas I'd come see you personally :-)
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
I'm about 7 hours away....in CO
@Lander76
5 жыл бұрын
Should there be a slight bend in the arms when sat on a bike with hands on the brake hoods?
@kevinrtres
5 жыл бұрын
I know why you're asking the question but just try and observe yourself next time you ride your bike - see if you actually CAN leave you arms slightly bent. Does it make any sense to TRY and do so?
@powskier
5 жыл бұрын
Odd. When I changed saddles, my hand numbness went away.
@kinetic1259
4 жыл бұрын
You're likely sitting too far over the handlebars, try moving your saddle backwards, or get a set back or lay back seatpost, or a long stroke suspension post.
@msr7473
7 жыл бұрын
MANNNN !!! Just discovered your channel VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO !!! Great tips, advices for any level for a cyclist. KEEP ON THE VIDEOS :-) PS. Can you do a video about how to shift gears to make your ride for comfortable ( Steep hill, descending or flat road ) ??? THANKS !!!!
@_JS96
3 жыл бұрын
The general idea is conservation of energy. Gradually trade off speed for cadence up a hill (usually within the first third to halfway point of the incline, depending on how fast you approach it and how long the incline is). Once you're at the top of the hill, start trading cadence for speed one gear at a time.
@MissingLinkMTB
4 жыл бұрын
Finally got into road cycling and been fighting to adjust. Went to flat pedals, tried rotating bars slightly, saddle positions/heights. After watching a few of your videos and some others I decided before buying a new saddle I needed to invest in a new stem. Stock my bike had a 140mm, so I dropped down to a 110. High speed seems unaffected, handling is much more stable when riding around at slower speeds as it's much more maneuverable.... BUT!!!!!! my butt... I'm now sitting back on the saddle more, like I should. So I think my saddle is fine. I was sliding off the front of it before, I'd get pain just forward of my sit bones where I'd normally get sore after long days on my mtb, pressure on my hands was killing me and I was blaming my gloves and bar tape, and my neck and shoulders would hurt so bad after rides 2 hours or more that I'd have to take almost a week off the road bike. Think I need a chiropractor to get my neck/shoulders corrected (after this covid blows over) but I can function now, and all because of a stem length change. Thanks for putting out such thorough and well thought out content.
@ReanStar
4 жыл бұрын
You‘re right in some cases, but it won‘t help ppl at all, if you tell them this might be because of that, or exact the opposite... Beginners get very confused, because of videos like that. Maybe you should come up with some solutions, instead of „it could caused by this or the exact opposite“...!?
@woutermertens6907
4 жыл бұрын
Every body is different and as such there are no quick fixes. I think that what might be a solution for one person, may cause even more discomfort (in other areas) for someone else
@markevison3578
7 жыл бұрын
Good video thanks.. But you need a wireless mic, man!
@Mcglocklingirls
7 жыл бұрын
At last! - my teenage daughter has been struggling with saddle discomfort for months and we've invested hundreds of $ on saddles. This video is the first I've seen that explains the issues - well done and Thank you for making this!
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
nigel brown thanks for watching and hope this helps!
@markevison3578
7 жыл бұрын
nigel brown change local bike shop too!
@kinetic1259
4 жыл бұрын
Did you buy her a schwinn noseless saddle? Try that with thudbuster and she'll be riding all day even if she has a huge backside.
@stephen285
5 жыл бұрын
you explain various possible causes but no tips on how to setup the bike properly?
@lizmaurer3830
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you just watched
@anitabolden5931
4 жыл бұрын
So what you adjusting don't get a seat with the pointed part on the seat that will hurt my private area
@stephen285
4 жыл бұрын
@@anitabolden5931 did you read what you wrote before posting it?
@sonicstep
4 жыл бұрын
@@anitabolden5931 ? 😵
@neptunevibe
4 жыл бұрын
Why? Is not the internet full of them or what?
@Duraltia
7 жыл бұрын
@05:35 everyone listening to this video using headphones probably signed up for an appointment with their otologist.
@chiramenking
5 жыл бұрын
Yup
@cobaltnightsky
5 жыл бұрын
WHAT ?
@ADCFproductions
5 жыл бұрын
that part should have been filmed again. ALMOST HAD AN HEART ATTACK!!!!
@shaolinhabibi
5 жыл бұрын
pussies lol.
@LtEdPell
5 жыл бұрын
Daaaaah!
@jeepmanxj
5 жыл бұрын
What if no matter what the saddle always feels like its crushing your taint?
@Mainevent171
5 жыл бұрын
Yep. I heard that
@ACardFan
4 жыл бұрын
11 months and no answer? Darn.
@cameronpack6908
4 жыл бұрын
Get a saddle that is void of material in the taint area. SMP, specialized power series, Selle anatomica, Brooks carved etc. or maybe you just have a fat taint and you need to buy some rollerblades.
@jeepmanxj
4 жыл бұрын
@@cameronpack6908 funny. I've tried a lot and it's a serious issue. I'd like to do more than just mountain biking but after about 20 minutes my fucking taint feels bruised for days after
@ACardFan
4 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear. Sat on rollerblades and now it’s worse.
@sklecanda
5 жыл бұрын
I have been searching for detail information on saddle and hand discomfort for some time. This is by far the best explanation I have seen! Excellent job! Your video is extremely helpful. I will continue to watch your other videos on this subject to help me determine how to resolve my issues. Thanks again.
@batbawls
6 жыл бұрын
Really well presented. Thank you for creating these!
@joeldrubin9832
5 жыл бұрын
This is a good generalized video. That said its not necessarily useful for people like myself who need to ride in a more upright position because of age-related neck or upper back issues. Because I am more upright with an endurance geometry bike and raised handlebars, I finally discovered that tilting the seat back in the same direction as my body worked wonders. I discovered this after being through 2 different bike fits and swapping out several saddles. It wasn't the saddles, it was the saddle angle which had to be set about 5 degrees off of level. .
@hendipray1016
4 жыл бұрын
My saddle tilt before is 0 degrees.. Made me had to stretched my arms to reach the hood.. I’ve changed my saddle tilt nose down little bit, and its made me comfort riding the bike and get easily on aero position..
@gregg1571
6 жыл бұрын
5:35 nearly crapped my pants
@Iba1204
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a bike. It's hurting my parts terribly. It doesn't hurt my butt but my other part. All is good less the pain the saddle causes. I'm. A females with wide hips. I'm also tall 183cm. My bike is 56" size. The saddle I have is for male. I can ride my bike but after 40mins the pain start. I don't want to spent 300 dollars for a fitting. 😢😢😢😢
@GUTOMOFFICIAL
Жыл бұрын
That's my issue! I just bought a Trek FX and am sliding forward. The bars are too far and Im getting saddle sore.
@chriss2595
9 ай бұрын
It's always the same riddle: oh, it's not your saddle. And then they come with expensive bike fit things, a lot of pro advice and what not. Yes it is mainly your saddle! 99.9% of the saddles are wrongly designed. Saddle complaints are by far the most common complaints among men and women on bicycles. Many still think that discomforts on the saddle are a part of it when you ride a road bike. And yet this is not correct. Best proof that there is something wrong with the classic saddle concept is the chamois. No cyclist can cycle for miles without a chamois. Which is weird, if you think about it. Is someone sitting on a saddle at home, at work or at a café? Don't think so. I found one, just one, saddle that can solve alle our saddle problems: the Spongy Wonder, made in Canada.
@SuperResa14
Жыл бұрын
It went together easily in less than an hour. kzitem.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Make sure the front fork is forward or the pedals will hit the front tire. Tires are both a little soft so it needs air before I ride it. The rear wheel didn't come with a clamp regular bolts hold it on. The front had the clamp. No scratches out of box. Rims are a little off with a slight wobble. They could have spent more time with the spoke tool fixing the run out. So far out of the box I'm happy with it. I did replace the pedals with a nice aftermarket set. After riding it a bit my A$$ is a bit sore so I ordered another seat. Overall I'm nearly 60 and didn't ride a bike in 30 years. I like my new 29" Schwinn. It will be used for casual rides with my friend.
@David-vb8tg
2 жыл бұрын
After 15 years of working in a bike shop thats in the top .05 percent of stack height that i have seen on a road bike. Spacers for days and flipped stem. Looks either too small or a bike for a 70 year old. That amount of spacers would be way over the maximum 40mm my frame allows.
@AR1G3
5 жыл бұрын
Well if I have to chose between buying a new saddle or adopting a grandpa position on the bike I'll go for the new saddle. Sure, saddle discomfort can be solved by changing the fit. But lets face it, if you have a race bike you want to go fast. Which means you want to have a somewhat aero position, and then you will have to have a long + low reach and a bit of a forward angle on the saddle. A saddle with a grippy surface will stop you sliding about, a saddle with a hole in the nose will reduce numbness and perineum pressure, a proper positioning of the bars and grips will eliminate hand numbness, and training core strength will also help a lot for all of these.
@dgiles2560
Жыл бұрын
Sounds good, but why do you wear cushioned bike shorts if it can be adjusted to be comfortable? So many people stop riding their bikes because of the discomfort they have. No doubt it can be decreased but never entirely.
@GrinderMagee
5 жыл бұрын
Great....im sure i wont overthink any of this advice in investigating my hand numbness and saddle discomfort.
@jamessholtz6016
5 жыл бұрын
I have the same issues!
@philiphaiqing9748
3 жыл бұрын
Am i the only person who find that road bikes with handle bars that are located at lower height than the seat, are so difficult to control and so difficult to keep your balance and are causing huge back pains .....???
@britneychester869
2 жыл бұрын
sorry there's a 'typo' : Too many people with saddle issues try to solve this problem by witching saddles (switching saddles)
@eevd350z
29 күн бұрын
Apologies but, the stock bicycle seat is the worst design in human history to make it a norm. Especially if you are a mountain biker
@hahmmo
5 жыл бұрын
What was that explosion??
@richardponce9303
4 жыл бұрын
I’m just to fat. No angle will help. Just gonna throw a recliner on my Canondale
@stephen285
4 жыл бұрын
now your thinking Richard! , maybe hire a few of the out of work folks to pedal fer ya, call for a pizza, get some suds and enjoy your new bike
@richardponce9303
4 жыл бұрын
Dude I’m riding my fat ass off. I was really big. 5’11 376 now I’m 290 intermittent fasting and riding till I almost die sip of water an keep it going
@echtogammut
7 жыл бұрын
Good information, but looking at those spacers hurts. You are modifying a race frame to be a sportive/endurance frame. With that many spacers and a raised stem, you should really consider a different frame that has a different stack height. I think that is part of bike buying a lot of people ignore, people buy the bike they wish they could ride, not the bike they ride. A big part of the issues you point out relates to core strength (another drastically overlooked issue). Balance and weight placement on the bike have a lot to do with how much or little people support themselves with their core. With a weak core, people tend to shift their weight to the saddle (or handlebars if improperly fitted), rotating their hips back into a more upright position. This is fine, but it does place a lot more stress on your sit-bones and reduces your potential power output. By strengthening your core you can rotate forward (you should always be able to let go of the bars in your riding position and easily support yourself) making your back and core like a springboard that absorbs road vibration and impact.
@eduardobinotto4818
4 жыл бұрын
This is a endurance bike "willier triestina gtr team 2016". I have one. The problem i think, its a incorrect size for him. To small. Seattube and head tube to short. So if the most important top tube is the correct for him, i agree this is a wrong bike.
@SurpriseMeJT
4 жыл бұрын
@@eduardobinotto4818 It could be the right size, but due to being a race frame, it has too low of a stack height. It may be best to buy a custom frame to raise it to your preference/dimensions - if spacers really bother someone. In my opinion, spacers do not matter so much (nor stack height) as much as frame angles and weight distribution between the wheels.
@jaymeez
4 жыл бұрын
I need to buy my first Chamois because I went cycling and my bum was destroyed for 3 days. Any advice on which Chamois has the most cushion/protection?
@badzioch64
4 жыл бұрын
Now I’m really confused
@dubious6718
5 жыл бұрын
Buy a car, then you wont have any of these problems
@bullfrogboss8008
5 жыл бұрын
You'd have a shitload of other problems
@Valiumtino71
4 жыл бұрын
I have had so many discussions with folks on this subject, finally I found someone who shares my thoughts on this😄, great video, thanks 👍🏻
@TONOCLAY
3 жыл бұрын
I was sitting too far forward on the saddle so I moved it all the way forward and now I sit on it perfectly but I still get super sore after anything over 10 miles so I bought a new saddle
@TONOCLAY
3 жыл бұрын
Haven't installed it yet though I got a brooks
@spontaneousexpress
2 жыл бұрын
@@TONOCLAY listening to all these advices on the web you will spend all kinds of money trying to solve the impossible. I have tried everything in the book, so let's be honest here for once, there is no such a thing as comfort in biking. Everyone's anatomy is different. Some will sore up at 10 miles, others much more than that. Some people will have saddle discomfort no matter what they do! There is nothing comfortable about riding a bike. Let's admit a fact for once.
@balor7
7 жыл бұрын
how too remedy three issues would make a nice addition to this video
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
balor7 Thanks for the input...I'll work on something
@didotprihadi5789
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My sitting bones always hurt after every ride, 2-3 hours ride, sometimes 4. But I don't have any issues with the four signs you mention, like arms hurting or knees hurting. Does this mean it's a saddle issue? Thanks.
@josephfarrugia2350
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it definitely is.
@ucdcrush
Жыл бұрын
So sliding forward is either the bars are too high, or too low, or the saddle is too high, or too low? It would be more helpful if you described when/why it would be either direction.
@1972myk
7 жыл бұрын
this was spot on. adjusted my sattle today and comfort was immediately noticeable. thanks!
@suadmahmutovic6542
3 жыл бұрын
Did you raise it or lower it?
@ccmmrrnn
6 жыл бұрын
dude your bikes in the videos are too small for you. kills me. Are they just whatever you had in the shop at the time? Just for the purpose of the video? Your videos and channel are great, really well laid-out and it's obvious you're not a hack, but with all those spacers and how close the headtube is to your knees... you're on the wrong frame.
@Debellarose
4 жыл бұрын
Would have appreciated more info on achieving correct saddle and hand bar position . I know full well something is wrong. Naming it doesn't help me at all.
@brucecooper6512
3 жыл бұрын
Like he says at the end of the video, try making some small changes and try to find what works. Also check out GCN videos, they have great content and are somewhat comical. Good luck and have fun with the adventure.
@monamelte8466
5 жыл бұрын
How do you know if your saddle is too high, or too low, when the symptoms can be the same?
@Methodical2
5 жыл бұрын
Have someone ride behind you to watch your pedal stroke. If it's too high you will be rocking side to side. I see this a lot when doing club rides. If you do decide to start moving your saddle, mark your starting spot so you have a reference point to always go back too.
@Hardi26
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was very informative. After I saw this video some week ago. I dropped my saddle about a cm and moved also aft too by a cm, got more comfortable, then I dropped it another 4 mm and I got faster and I can now ride while holding from hoods too.. And also I can ride hands off from handlebar now.. Don't get tired so much after long ride also. Most comfortable I feel now when I'm on drops. I still feel like I need to push my own rear end back to the rear end of saddle time to time.. Seems I'm sliding forward.. But I'm sure I will figure out what causes it by my own.. someday. Currently I did not have saddle discomfort, but I always felt that the reach is too far.. It was confusing, because when I bought the bike. I bought one size smaller than sizechart recommended. But I made a lot of research to figure out how long top-tube and/or reach would fit me. I believe I got correct size. But one thing that bugged me, did not make any sense, but was still throwing some doubts to me. Was that some websites said that wen between 2 sizes: measure ape-index. And if it's positive: take the bigger frame. I do have positive ape index, but I did not follow that advice, because it did not make sense. The bigger frame would have also longer head tube - higher stack. Initially I had set saddle according of equations and heels on pedal method and so on.. Also had measured knee and whatever angles.. But I don't have indoor trainer, so I just dropped chain. Sat on bike while leaning against wall.. aligned my rear part on saddle to a position where I usually sit on while riding and filmed from side.. with as long lens as I could use in my small space, then measured the angles with protractor against computer screen... Seems I could not do it well like that, since it was not good. I remember I lowered it last autumn about a cm or even 1.5. too. That time I moved it partially because of saddle discomfort.. Felt like pinching pain under perineum.. like someone pulling from hairs there, or something similar pinching. Thought that it's the fault of bike pants. But by fluke I discovered it was because of too high saddle.. I think all saddles are designed to be horizontal. If I set nose even little downwards I may get numbness.. Even though It does not look like I'm sliding too much forward that way. When I was kid I liked to tilt nose upward. I guess, I was just stupid.. or maybe I was a sado masochist. It was definitely not too comfortable to ride like that, but I still set it that way. I always had it also so high as possible, and also moved it as far aft too I think, because I thought that this way I can use more muscles more efficiently. Also calf muscles and hand muscles. But I don't say that I did wrong. It was still worth of trying.. It has been interesting path to travel. To experience and learn different things. But it's also interesting to learn from others, even if they are smarter than I am. It's still pleasant to get know more. ;D This was one of the best video tutorial about bikefiting that I have seen. Now I just have to figure out what is the things that you kept to yourself and did not mention here. And then I will be as smart as you are and even surpass you in my big greatness. :P
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
Hardi Erstu thank you! Good luck!
@AlejandraWoodrumky
7 жыл бұрын
great information!
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LuxuryOrlandoRealEstate
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for the great videos! they have helped a lot as I have only been riding for 4 months and loving it! 'm 6'3ft and 250 lbs at 15% bf. (just to give an idea of build to frame question) - My sit bone width is 138cm - I am told this is very wide for a guy. People have recommended at least 10cm of clearance on either side of each sit bone for saddle sizing. however, Previously the most I could find would achieve 5.5mm on each side with a 149 gm saddle. I have now found a 155 from seller royal. I'm hoping this will help solve the problems I'm having of pain and saddle sores. The saddles I have run just don't feel like I have enough area to plat my si bones, I often feel like I need to move and reposition. DO you think that 10cm each side is a reasonable clearance as a starting point for a better bike fit? thanks again!!
@TaimurAliPhotography
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Pakistan
@minit3139
3 жыл бұрын
Not at all.. the nose of the seat digs into my pelvic bones and causes pain within 30 seconds
@Bobaganusche72
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t really notice discomfort, but after about 15 minutes I notice that my boys are asleep and it is quite painful when I get off the bike.
@jamesj6901
3 жыл бұрын
numbness is caused by compression on the perineum area. if you are getting numbness i would first try lowering my saddle slightly and also making sure my saddle was dead level, or tilting a 1-2 degrees down. if that still doesn’t work i’d invest in a saddle with a cutout/a short nose which is designed to place bodyweight on the sit bones not the soft tissue. if you still get numbness get a professional bike fit. apparently numbness can lead to fairly serious problems ‘downstairs’ so it’s worth sorting out!
@leocordero5410
7 жыл бұрын
Wow!! It makes sense now! Your videos are so much helpful. I’ve suscribe thank you so much! I have a question where do you get your biking shorts from? Or what website you use to buy new biking shorts
@richardengelsen7771
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Today I adjusted my handlebars because I’ve been sliding down the seat and having serious butt pain. Raising the bars helped a lot. A simple idea that was worth a lot for me.
@bradley5431
3 жыл бұрын
I'm still having a problem with saddle adjustment
@jeffbrunton3291
7 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
+J B thank you!
@officialdreymedina3468
4 жыл бұрын
I think after I hear this the saddle is really my problem since the only part where it hurts is under my balls lol 😂😂
@terrytari1891
Жыл бұрын
Shouldn't your bike handle bars be higher!
@theecocatlady7605
5 жыл бұрын
Any advice for women with pain in the girly parts? I've had several bike fits, tried numerous saddles, even spent 6 months in physical therapy to address back lourdosis issues, and still it seems that I have a choice between pain in the sit bones or pain in the girly parts (tilt pelvis back, you get pain in the sit bones, tilt it forward and the girly parts get numb and painful). I even tried Specialized's new "mimic" saddle - it was so horrible that I'm still sore 3 days later! Would appreciate any thoughts anyone might have.
@jbean530
5 жыл бұрын
Seats with a hole or cutout in the middle are the best.
@theecocatlady7605
5 жыл бұрын
@@jbean530 Agreed! I can't imagine riding a saddle without a cutout. But alas, it doesn't seem to be enough to keep the pain at bay. Sigh.
@cinnamongmc5430
5 жыл бұрын
@@theecocatlady7605 Right! Especially when you have a piercing.
@theecocatlady7605
5 жыл бұрын
@@cinnamongmc5430 Yikes!
@750vfrman
7 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the informative video. I hope my bike fit is correct as I have just spent a great deal of our UK pounds in a hand made bespoke bike following a 2.5 hour Retul bike fit. The saddle is a Fizik Antares & I am OK for about 2 hours. After that much pain & discomfort ensue. Recently rode a charity sportive, over 6 hrs., nearly cried with pain! I am an old boy of 74 & only started serious riding two years ago. I went through 6 saddles on my Hybrid, finally settling on the US, Selle Anatomica. what is your opinion of that design? I may have to change to another SA, even if heavier for my lightweight, however worried that the drop bar cycle will not be the same as the flat bar Hybrid. Advice please.
@chalosandoval2992
7 жыл бұрын
Leptotila wellsi Mmm llo
@pomajzsolt4363
3 жыл бұрын
What size and degree stem do you have on the bike please?
@douglasmarsh9482
4 жыл бұрын
#5: I would also recommend, a lot of seat problems are caused due to a fungus like that of athletes foot. Using a good anti fungal cream every couple days will stop that. Also keeping a 5 gallon bucket near the shower to rinse the shorts off at least every two rides will reduce the fungal build ups and allowing the water to sit for a day before rinsing your shorts will reduce the fabric damage of your shorts due to the chlorine in the water. #6. Fit of the shoe. Getting your foot positioned on the pedal has less to do with the length of your foot as it does to the arch position of the foot. Take for example: Your foot has a length of a size 45. So you buy a 45 and it feels tight and you find you get numb toes and your body just isn't comfortable on the bike because you look down and the ball of your foot is way behind the center of the axle of the peddle. You go in to a local SHOE STORE and ask them to measure the arch of your foot. The sales person should automatically know that you are being very specific as to the fit for your foot. They will probably pay more attention to you. So, let's say you have a 45 (10) measure length and you're arch is a 48 (13). All that means is you're like most men (women are usually the same (7 and 7) which means you have shorter toes in relation to the arch of your foot Get a shoe for a 48. It will make it wider in the front and from my experience, most to not all, come in only a C width. This will open the front up stopping the numb toes and it will the ball of you foot is exactly over the center of the axle of the pedal. Note: The number on the box of the shoes DOES NOT TELL YOU THE LENGTH. It tells you where the arch position is built IN to the shoe. Thus the ball of your foot will be over the axle of the pedal correctly. Do not listen to anyone telling you that a shoe needs to be tight or it will stretch and get better. The shoe should feel good enough for you to wear everywhere (except if you have road shoes where the cleats impede the gate).
@martinnrrekjrgrndahl3715
4 жыл бұрын
In regards to no. 5 I never understood the popularity of padded shorts or inlays, they will start to stink at some point no matter what. I prefer the padding to be part of the saddle, much easier to clean that surface.
@alexa4438
7 жыл бұрын
Is that a Claris set.?I tend to lower my nose so I as to avoid sitting on my perinium.thus the forwrd slide.I tweak this by adjusting my saddle frwrf/aft position
@Tiffany24117
5 жыл бұрын
HELP Both of my legs go numb with no feeling in them when riding my bike & when I get off my bike I temporarily can't stand or walk without falling down.
@tomfu6210
5 жыл бұрын
Use car. You need much less power for pedalling what reduces your leg stress.
@Tiffany24117
5 жыл бұрын
@@tomfu6210 not everybody has a car or can afford one. I don't have one & can't afford one. I had my bike seat lowered & that solved my problem & now no more numb legs
@majorgnu
4 жыл бұрын
My best guess is that the way you were seated pinched your sciatic nerves.
@Upgradezz
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know it was this complex
@brianfarrell1994
6 жыл бұрын
toe dippers and ankle dropers no mention of this it is genetic not set up
@nemo9396
5 жыл бұрын
You're just great, love your vids. Very informative.
@julielocken6927
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you!
@Alex_Master_Mariner
4 жыл бұрын
Since I bought a single speed / fixed bike, almost 1,5 months i was adjusting my position up to mms
@anitabolden5931
4 жыл бұрын
I am a lady and I'm having problem with the tip of the seat cause me pain
@CYCLBike
6 жыл бұрын
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@useport80
7 жыл бұрын
great informative video. i didn't know a saddle too low could cause all these issues. i thought a low saddle just made the pedal stroke inefficient. didn't think it could cause these issues. i might have to raise my saddle
@fmc6338
7 жыл бұрын
thanks found out my reach is too long. need a shorter stem. thanks
@andrereynard6684
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation and clarity much appreciated
@nafizz1701
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My problem with the saddle is a little strange. I keep bouncing on it. I ride a diverge expert carbon size 54 and I keep bouncing of the saddle when I'm trying to accelerate. However when I ride my brothers bike which is a a diverge Base carbon size 54 I don't have that problem. Both the bikes have the same Geometry but different group sets. Different tires. What could the problem be?
@DENMONKEY
7 жыл бұрын
I tend to get numbness in my crotch area. As in my boys bits. When I get up out of the saddle on a ride I get pins and needles in that area. I've had this on different bikes and mainly road but have also had it on mountain bikes. Any suggestions? Friends laugh when I mention it suggesting it's not very common
@bikefitadviser7012
7 жыл бұрын
DENMONKEY it's actually quite common. You're right to worry about it...prolonged irritation of the nerves and blood vessels that cause this can lead to permanent damage. It's all about having the right pelvic angle which starts with the right bar position for you. It will depend on your flexibility and strength but a simple way to start is to try some different hand positions by swapping the stem -- perhaps one with more rise, or a shorter one (these two are more likely to help), or perhaps a longer one. You've got to find *your* posture. Next, find a bike shop with a "saddle library" -- don't buy saddles hoping they'll help, because the fit is usually the culprit. Try a saddle for a week or at least a couple rides before you drop any money on it
@DENMONKEY
7 жыл бұрын
Bike Fit Adviser thanks for the lengthy reply. It is a bit odd when you can't feel your bits after it during a ride. I tend to stand up more often to let the flow back into the area. Cheers
@johnthompson7420
4 жыл бұрын
too prolix. get to the point.
@tahntalus
4 жыл бұрын
Whats weird for me is that my saddle trouble(discomfort in groin area) began when or after I put my bike(2015 cannondale synapse ultegra) on a trainer(tacx neo 2t)...I'm gonna get a bike fit first and see where that takes me...
@ashc5728
Жыл бұрын
I have trouble with sore bum/hips and knees - and i tried 3 saddles. Yhis was a great video for me (ill be making adjustments)
@dmmchugh3714
4 жыл бұрын
I am a fairly novice rider who is trying to train up to ride to work. The saddle that came with my bike really jarred the base of my spine after rides of 10+ miles. But I had no other problems with fit. And so 3 weeks ago I had a new saddle put on, but did not ride until I started vacation this week. With the new saddle my hands are numb and I keep slipping forward. Aldi I keep falling off when I try and get off the bike. According to the 109% seat fit guideline, the seat is ~1.5 inches too high. Does this sound reasonable? ,
@tmo7734
3 жыл бұрын
While you are videos are interesting and useful at identifying problems, they fall short on demonstrating solutions. Something to ponder.
@mickeymouse4897
4 жыл бұрын
I do disagree with some things he says, but in general, he's right on the money. Lots of incorrect bike fit info on the internet. One important factor that's not mentioned (crank length) get this wrong for your limb lengths & hip mobility & no saddle or position can be made to fit you comfortably ... start with shoes / pedals / cleat position, then work on saddle height / position / Tilt ... 40 yrs & many thousands of miles of racing / setting up my bikes & other riders.
@Chastbrown
3 жыл бұрын
Loved it, thanks
@Evo7IX
5 жыл бұрын
shaved legs for the video 😝
@fortifiedgentleman8827
4 жыл бұрын
Takes too long man ...
@Dezzasheep
6 жыл бұрын
This problem is single handedly ruining my TT training. Ive had a bike fit and the fitter has placed me pretty high up at the font end to relieve pressure on my undercarriage. Ive even resolved a degree of leg imbalance due to a twisted pelvis ( through physio)... but I cant shake off this damn saddle discomfort. The weird thing is outside on the TT bike it's not too bad, only on the turbo does it really get me - but 99% of my training is indoors on Trainerroad :( Its also hampering my ability to get more aero on the bike which is the whole point of TTs!
@HitsuTwistedTalong
5 жыл бұрын
i just got my fixed gear bike and the bikeshop set the saddle height lower as I requested. However my hands hurts so bad when I ride, it seems all my weight are going into my hands. Since hands are also handles balancing and steering it hurts even riding 15-30mins. I set the saddle all the way down and now I ride more comfortably. Since I ride fixed gear my legs are doing all the work in pedals then backpedaling however it's now easier and I enjoy riding my bike.
@majhoolmaroof2065
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.. one of the best videos. Please do more Bicycle riding tips videos.
@scottroder5516
6 жыл бұрын
I bought a used bike a couple weeks ago. I was finding that my hands were going numb and I was constantly sliding forward, plus my feet were feeling sloppy on the pedals. No spd pedals yet, just regular. So I slid my seat foward and also raised it an inch. My hands no longer go numb, my feet no longer wander on my pedals, BUT I am still having to constantly slide my butt back. So should I be raising my handlebars instead of moving my seat forward and up? I have been riding 25 miles 3 times a week. At about mile 14 (1 hour) I have to get off my bike, and take a couple minute break because my butt hurts so bad. I am early 60s and have had both hips replaced. I am probably 50 pounds UNDERTALL. Thanks for your help.
@johnyang1420
4 жыл бұрын
Seems complicared....I went with the best seat in the recumbent industry....Lightning F40. They won the HPV 4 man RAAM in 1989 at 5 days. That record stands to this day, 31 years later. Legendary!!!!
@annettesereno9617
4 жыл бұрын
how can you test on yourself. If my seat hight is too low i will have problem because then I can lift my leg over to get off. also i am 68 and having problem with the seat pushing to much in to wrong area. and making it sore. I was looking at getting a wider seat but dont know if i should try to reposition the seat
@rogerc.roberts4705
4 жыл бұрын
You covered my pain symptoms in #4, BUT I was having the symptoms described BEFORE I got on a bike for the first time in about 32 years. That was 2 weeks ago. Doctors are not listening to me, can't explain why I no longer depend on cane to walk/have decreased pan in hip. Can anyone suggest a video that might explain?
@tristramgordon8252
5 жыл бұрын
Half way through, and NO advice on solutions!,
@Methodical2
5 жыл бұрын
See his other videos.
@Chris-sv9fk
5 жыл бұрын
An individual with lumbar spinal degenerative disk disease, (decreased disk space in lumbar spine) can also result in low back and buttocks pains. I'm a Chiropractor and rider that spent about a thousand dollars on various seats and fittings before I had an xray taken of my own back, with such a finding, lol.
@eechaze12
2 жыл бұрын
I guess the choice is being super comfortable on the bike or being aero. Getting more puts one in awkward positions. I work on training my body to be able to adjust to aero position
@Thieb25
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Great video, very helpful ! I have a question regarding saddle tilt. Can a saddle nose tilted too much down cause lower back pain? I have done this to relief discomfort on the pelvis, which it did. But created sore lower back on the 3 rides i tried this set up. Thanks!
@craighudson1974
7 жыл бұрын
I am building a Trek Boone cx bike after I sold my Emonda due to a broken C5&6 vertebrae fracture. on my current Crockett build I get a little numbness in the hands on the thumb side. 54 cm frame with a 100 mm 10 upward degree bend. the shifters are flat as is the saddle. I reckon I need a shorter stem on the Boone to relieve this pressure.
@adminwrh
5 жыл бұрын
I don't slip forward in the saddle, but I find myself wanting to shift myself further back than the saddle goes. Does it need to be higher, or do I need an offset seat post? My frame is larger than the experts have recommended for me, so my reach is not too short. Surprisingly, that sliver of a road bike seat is less painful than my bigger mountain bike seat.
@elkat_bori_pr7791
6 жыл бұрын
I feel very comfortable on the saddle but recently having issues with shoulders. Don't know if increasing reach will solve it since I'm always riding on the very top of the hoods
@theotherebikeguy1473
4 жыл бұрын
This was the most wandering and confusing synopsis of bike seats I’ve seen...how about finding a saddle that fits first, then adjust it for angle and height. It’s not as complicated. Some people just don’t have the collagen or built up the calluses. Different seats for different riding positions. Not “one size fits all” and adjust accordingly....
@arthursnoeck
4 жыл бұрын
What about first trying to fix the saddle and if it doesn’t work buy a new one. Every saddle can be set up bad and then non of them gonna feel comfortable.
@justwondering786
7 жыл бұрын
Wow you are here for me I'm not sure how I found u but you are my answer to my problems of riding fantastic video, thank you my rides will be more enjoyable from here on out 🐸 Dean
@bacazterchovej2235
7 жыл бұрын
i found my sadlle must be upwards , after this change my pelvis is very stable and i got power in my legs too .....but i need it very forward to handlebars so i need seatpost with offset toward to front wheeel .....
@MrJaycobsen
6 жыл бұрын
Is there a optimal range of position the hip should be behind the feet? I've read that the GT in line with the seat tube is a good way of setting seat setback. Could you do a video of this topic perhaps? Pretty please
@juanmonr7593
3 жыл бұрын
THAT BOY THICK
@davyhaynes6716
6 жыл бұрын
I am sorry, but this guy has some things right, others totally incorrect. Best leave bike fit advice to those with more experience/knowledge.
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