Had bike fitting but not comfortable

[ChrisV]

Basically I feel too stretched out. If I hold the hoods it's a stretch and pretty uncomfortable. I end up at the top bit.

The specs for Cube GTC Pro Disc say 30mm for stem - this can't be right!!!! Anyone know what it is? It's in the garage and it's too dark to be going out there

If it's say 110mm, would 20mm less actually make a difference or should I be going much shorter!

 

[Drago]

Welcome to my World. A bike fit caused me problems with an old injury, despite having disclosed it in great detail.

 

[S-Express]

Basically I feel too stretched out. If I hold the hoods it's a stretch and pretty uncomfortable. I end up at the top bit.

The specs for Cube GTC Pro Disc say 30mm for stem - this can't be right!!!! Anyone know what it is? It's in the garage and it's too dark to be going out there

If it's say 110mm, would 20mm less actually make a difference or should I be going much shorter!

What did your bike fitter say when you told him all this?

 

[ChrisV]

Surely you mean "Did you tell your bike fitter all of this?"

 

[Slick]

When did you have the fit done? Sometimes you have to persevere with something new. Did you go to Edinburgh?

 

[ChrisV]

Got fitted a few years ago in Wishaw. Got a new bike this year set to same measurements. Probably done about 300 miles on it.

When he had me leaning right forward in hoods he says that's how I'm supposed to be positioned. But I find through experience it causes a sore back.

 

[derrick]

I know someone who has had three bike fits on the same bike, at three different places. all three set it up differently, more money than sense. That say's it all about bike fitters. Save your money and talk to people who ride bikes.

 

[Slick]

Got fitted a few years ago in Wishaw. Got a new bike this year set to same measurements. Probably done about 300 miles on it.

When he had me leaning right forward in hoods he says that's how I'm supposed to be positioned. But I find through experience it causes a sore back.

Maybe he's right, if you were on the tour. 300 miles is enough time to know if you're going to get used to it or not.

 

[Slick]

Maybe something has changed in the few years since you had the fit?

 

[slowmotion]

If you don't intend to enter the TdF, just settle for feeling comfortable when you ride the bike. You can work that out for yourself. YouTube has loads of stuff. Throwing money at bike fitters is for those who are either serious or wealthy.

 

[vickster]

If you don't intend to enter the TdF, just settle for feeling comfortable when you ride the bike. You can work that out for yourself. YouTube has loads of stuff. Throwing money at bike fitters is for those who are either serious or wealthy.

Or injured. I had one done recently by a Physio who does himself ride bikes and was fully aware of my current joint issues. We spent 15 minutes discussing before I even got on the bike I didn't much rate the Retul fit I had done a few years ago. The guy wasn't medically trained and was a racer, so probably not the best fitter for a crocked recreational cyclist. If not go to a bike shop again. I've been happy with the two Physio bike assessments though

To the OP, is the bike definitely the right size Go back to the fitter and say you're not comfortable

 

[screenman]

How long each day do you spend doing stretches, more than likely like me not long enough.

 

[steveindenmark]

Change the stem for a shorter one. What a bike fitter suggests is not written in stone.

 

[Drago]

Have a play with the bar angle/stems.

Nothing, nothing, and absolutely nothing is more important than comfort. No point being optimally biomehanically efficient if you're in too much discomfort to ride.

 

[jonny jeez]

Surely you mean "Did you tell your bike fitter all of this?"
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So , did you?

If not then be sure to tell them everything when you go back.

I've never had a bike fit, I feel like I should but seem comfortable.