Transformed the ride

[2wd]

Been cycling for around 8 weeks and would have thought the aches would have reduced a bit by now

I've adjusted the seat height up/down but still ached and still struggled up relatively small but long hillls

Tonight I adjusted the seat forward by about 3/4" and have transformed the ride.

The bike (Specialized Allez 27) is now a joy to ride,It feels like every push of the pedal is having twice the effect of before.

I normally ride around 7 miles and at the half way point turn round to complete this,tonight I rode past my turnround point for a further 4 miles before the return journey

I also tackled 4 hills instead of 2.

Amazing what a small tweak has done

I'm still considering goint to my LBS Surosa to have a bike fit though.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It can sometimes take a little while to get the fit right, you might have to experiment a bit.


http://www.caree.org/bike101bikefit.htm


http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

 

[cyberknight]

It can sometimes take a little while to get the fit right, you might have to experiment a bit.


http://www.caree.org...e101bikefit.htm


http://www.peterwhit...com/fitting.htm

Took me years to get mine set right so i could ride every day without pain, i found these sites the most helpful...

http://www.jimlangley.net/crank/bikefit.html


http://bikedynamics.co.uk/guidelines.htm

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO