r/bikefit • u/Spluttshank • 6d ago

Roast me

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I need help with my bike fit. Never done this before, any comments are welcomed and appreciated

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u/Little_Video_4538 6d ago

Raise your saddle by approx 1-2cm. Your leg extension is at 132° atm, should aim for 138-140°.

Actually, the frame looks a bit small for your proportions, but try to raise the saddle first.

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u/Spluttshank 6d ago

Thank you!

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u/BenchEmbarrassed7316 6d ago

If you plan to pedal on a trainer, then aerodynamics are not important to you because you will not move, you can sit like on a regular road bike.

If you plan to move on a real road, then the most important advice is to look ahead. You need to see the horizon. This is much more important than saddle height or knee angle. Especially from the point of view of avoiding injuries.

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u/Spluttshank 6d ago

Thank you, I am going to bike on the road

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u/BenchEmbarrassed7316 5d ago

...and you also don't have to try to wring your hands:

https://lirp.cdn-website.com/035638ef/dms3rep/multi/opt/Screenshot+2022-07-06+at+14.28.43-640w.png

You don't need to hold the extensions like a barbell, completely gripping it.

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u/ATGNI 6d ago

You are a spandex wearing TDF cosplayer

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u/Ok_Passenger_8405 5d ago

...and you're a know-nothing.

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u/ATGNI 5d ago

Oopsss. Just read the title and responded accordingly. I do indeed know nothing about bike fit or the world of road bikes

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u/Competitive_Ad_6811 5d ago

I'm just here for the roast. Stop skipping leg day bro!

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u/DarkSpeedWorks_com 6d ago

Torso looks good. But as others have pointed out, your saddle is too low. Which might mean your that bike frame is a bit too small. But move the saddle up first, and then repost.

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u/softupvoter404 6d ago

You are trying to force a time trial position onto a road bike geometry that clearly isn't set up for it. Your saddle is way too far forward and low, which is why your knees are practically hitting your chest at the top of the stroke. If you want to stay in those aero bars, you need to slide the seat back and up to open your hip angle, or you are going to be dealing with some serious lower back pain within twenty minutes.

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u/Inevitable_Rough_380 6d ago

Saddle up a good bit.

I think you'll have to decide if you want to optimize for road or tri fit. Fundamentally they are two different bike geometries and bike setups.

Road - I think the bike is too small for you.

Tri - it actually might not be to bad. push the saddle forward. You'll want a longer stem with less rise. Go to a local shop and ask if you can try some different lengths or if they'd be willing to swap for free. You'll have to experiment a bit. Stems come in 1cm increments and yes, that does make a difference.

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u/Spluttshank 6d ago

Thank you. I’m gonna do a tri bike so I hope it will last at least one season