Please help me with some advice.

[Dinkymoo]

I bought a second hand bike. The frame size is a 55cm, I'm a 54cm. But that seems fine. The reach is definitely too far. I moved my saddle forward, but the handlebar is still too far (did the hub test, I see it at the back of the handlebars not the front), so I want to buy a new stem.

 

The Specialised bike shop wants to charge me R500 for setup. This excludes any parts they might add or change.

 

1. What is a decent price and make?

2. Should I rather do a proper setup?

3. What should I pay for a setup?

Edited April 3, 2014 by Dinkymoo

[Izak]

The price for the setup is in line with what most shops charge.

[Squier]

My road bike is also too big for me. Just fitted a shorter stem and it works.

 

My lbs (cycle-fix) charges R350 for a setup.

[DIPSLICK]

a good set up is money well spent!!!!

[Vetseun]

a good set up is money well spent!!!!

Correct you are J Dawg

[shaper]

what everyone says, the expense is worth it as you will be in the saddle for hours so a proper bike fit will save on neck, shoulder, possible feet and knee pain from incorrect position.

 

Also consider cyclefit, their prices are not too bad but in the same region http://www.cyclefit.co.za/index.html

[Jensie]

There is nothing worse than to ride a bike for 3 hours and the fit is incorrect.

Get a shorter stem, check your saddle/knee alignment/height to your pedals. Remember if your saddle is too forward then your pedal and knee alignment could be out and this could cause serious knee pain.

If this all fails and still not comfortable then I would suggest a proper setup.

[Oxter]

I’ve learned the hard way, just do a proper set up from the get go. Will save you a lot of aches and pains in the future

[Thomo]

I bought a second hand bike. The frame size is a 55cm, I'm a 54cm. But that seems fine. The reach is definitely too far. I moved my saddle forward, but the handlebar is still too far (did the hub test, I see it at the back of the handlebars not the front), so I want to buy a new stem.

 

The Specialised bike shop wants to charge me R500 for setup. This excludes any parts they might add or change.

 

 

1. What is a decent price and make?

2. Should I rather do a proper setup?

3. What should I pay for a setup?

 

One should rarely be moving a saddle to fix reach issues imo.

Saddles are set relative to the bb and pedals.

Incorrect reach is more the result of incorrect frame size and/or stem length.

 

Pricing on setup varies from R350 to R1000, while stems will also start at R350 and go up to R3000.

Like with most things, you get what you pay for.

Any reputable brand will be ok.

[Balkan_Rider]

I have been cycling for about 2 years. Started competing in mtb marathons in the last 6 months. I recently started getting a pain in my left knee that only appears when I pedal (downstroke). I have had acl repairs done 9 years ago and thought its probably related to that. However, the pain only occurs when I pedal and not when I run, walk, play soccer, etc. I have been taking anti-inflammatory medicine, voltaren gels, and none seem to be getting rid of the problem. I have never had a bike fitment.

[VicanZA]

if you feet can touch the peddles ur fine Stuart little.

[Mental Mamba]

it is not worth your health to skimp away from a correct and professional setup, if your already as mentioned by yourself not seated correctly on your bike, you will cause unnecessary damage to your body...DO THE SETUP>>>

 

good luck and safe riding

[VicanZA]

what i find helps is taking a large dump before my rides, u just so much lighter it helps..