medicnick83 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Hi all, I recently purchased a road bicycle to start cycling again and I've done a couple of rides (not as many as I'd like but my working schedule doesn't allow for more rides) but I'm not happy after each ride. 1. I am constantly changing my position on the seat - I guess it feels like I'm sliding off the seat.2. I am constantly changing my hand positions - from near the brakes to top of the handle bar and back again. I took my bicycle to a cycle shop and they changed my handle bar, apparently they made it straighter (angle) but I'm still having the issues. Advice?
Zatek Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Did you go for a bike set up? I had to go through 2 set up at different shops and methods and finally found my sweet spot.
medicnick83 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Posted April 9, 2015 Did you go for a bike set up? I had to go through 2 set up at different shops and methods and finally found my sweet spot. Nope I haven't gone for a proper proper bike setup.I'm trying to find a place here in CPT that does it.
velomonatiCT Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 get a proper bike setup done and then its rule # 5
dirtypot Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Assuming that the bike is setup correctly, you probably just need more time on it.Are you wearing good gloves and riding with proper cycling shorts?I also moved around a lot in the beginning - it gets better and easier, you've just got to put in the time.
Da Vinci Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Where in Cape Town are you? There are many bike fit practitioners available just need to know what area exactly
johanpre44 Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 I've recently had a (basic) bike fit done at a Spez Concept store (R550), after more than 2 years of riding and almost 2000km on the specific bike it made a massive difference in comfort. I had a chat to the person doing the fitting whom said that the Handlebar width/angle is rarely a problem (as long as your reach is acceptable, which is fixed by the stem length). We also spent some time to get my saddle angle/position just right in order for a straight back (which was my main problem with discomfort) and better knee angle.
arendoog Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 Your core strenght is probably poor .You are not getting your balance right and also need more suppleness ,hence the moving about .Start with basics .Ride more ,stretch more ,more core training .Ride with a tool in your pocket and stop and change until things are more comfortable .As you get fitter and core strenght increases your posture will also change
medicnick83 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Posted April 9, 2015 Where in Cape Town are you? There are many bike fit practitioners available just need to know what area exactly In Somerset West. Your core strenght is probably poor .You are not getting your balance right and also need more suppleness ,hence the moving about .Start with basics .Ride more ,stretch more ,more core training .Ride with a tool in your pocket and stop and change until things are more comfortable .As you get fitter and core strenght increases your posture will also change Well, maybe so, but I wanted to mention that I'm not a NEW cyclist, I just have been out of it for a couple of years (±4 to be exact) and when I first started cycling, I only had issues and it was due to my 'seat post height' and once that was corrected, the rest was a pleasure (minus getting fit etc) - I'm not exactly fit now, but I'm not weak either (due to my job) but I'm having uncomfortable feelings now, feelings I didn't have 'way back when'
Da Vinci Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 In Somerset West. Well, maybe so, but I wanted to mention that I'm not a NEW cyclist, I just have been out of it for a couple of years (±4 to be exact) and when I first started cycling, I only had issues and it was due to my 'seat post height' and once that was corrected, the rest was a pleasure (minus getting fit etc) - I'm not exactly fit now, but I'm not weak either (due to my job) but I'm having uncomfortable feelings now, feelings I didn't have 'way back when' Here you go:http://www.daisyway.co.za/fit-your-bike/bike-setup/Recommended and around the corner from you
medicnick83 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 Here you go:http://www.daisyway.co.za/fit-your-bike/bike-setup/Recommended and around the corner from you Thanks for the suggestion Da Vinci.A friend suggested I visit William's Bike Shop where is also around the corner here in Somerset West - I have an appointment for 11:00 so I'm going to see what happens there.
venom1 Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 A bike setup is your solution My Recommendation Southern Subs:Sport Science Center -Newlands (highly recommend)Dynamic Bike Fit - Tokia Northern Subs:Cycle FunaticsCWC
BLACKvoodoo Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Bike 'set ups' are over rated .... BOOM! Yes bitches, that just happenend
medicnick83 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 Bike 'set ups' are over rated .... BOOM! Yes bitches, that just happenend Hahaha! You're a chop you know that! Well, I've just come back from William's Bike Shop and I'm very happy. The ride to the store (4km) was rough and the ride back (I took a longer route) was better.The uncomfortable feeling is not there anymore and I'm just feeling pain in my ass (where it's supposed to be) and I am actually happy or should I say, happier! Cost me R250 and I didn't feel like the 'bike setup' session was rushed at all, he explained as he went, made a few comments about my pedaling etc. So maybe it's over rated, but I'm already feeling better about getting on the bike instead of hesitant. Oh for those interested; he raised my seat posted by approx 45mm as well as adjusted my seat angle slightly (I also found out that I have a MTB seat), he also dropped my handle bar by approx 2mm and changed my shoes/cleats slightly.
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