Bike Fit for Road Bike

[Stevie G]

Hi Guys

 

I am looking for a bike place or shop where i want a basic bike fit to be done. After about 30min my arms gets lame, sore/stiff neck and shoulders.

Budget bike fit will do as i am practising for Argus. I'm in Southern Suburbs, Cpt.

Anything from R200 up to R800 will do.

Thanks

[ChrisF]

Irma at Irmfit

[Stevie G]

thanks, but i there nothing cheaper

[Brakepad]

there are some offers for very basic or beginners/ new bike set ups under R300. But mostly it's worth to have a full one done 

[Eldron]

R200-R800 for a bike fit?

Do people really value bike fitting so poorly that this is the range they're willing to spend?

Damn!

[TNT1]

10 minutes ago, Eldron said:

R200-R800 for a bike fit?

Do people really value bike fitting so poorly that this is the range they're willing to spend?

Damn!

I made sure the bike shop threw it in for free when I bought my bike. I'm real cheap.

[Thomo]

16 minutes ago, Eldron said:

R200-R800 for a bike fit?

Do people really value bike fitting so poorly that this is the range they're willing to spend?

Damn!

It is rather ironic particularly for those spending in excess of R100k for the bike. ????‍♂️

Granted, circumstances are all different.

The Lemond 0.886 of inseam worked and continues to for those on a really tight budget.

That and a couple of stem swaps and you'll have the sweet spot.

Edited August 17, 2021 by Thomo

[SSA]

Irma fit. A few Rands more than your budget but comes highly recommended.  You won't be disappointed.  Some guys are just operators as to what an app tells them to adjust. She takes time and understands your lifestyle to understand your fitness level  before touching your bike for adjustments. 

[Farrel]

There are lots of useful, u tube videos on bike fit, I found it useful. 

[Tomik]

I'd try figure it out myself if you're not able to pay for a proper fit. Sore arms/neck/shoulders suggest too much weight on them, so it's likely that your bars are too low. Can also be that you're too stretched out which would need a shorter stem. 

Work through it methodically starting with saddle height, then saddle setback to get proper knee flexion, then work towards the front of the bike. Raise the bars if you can first then look into the reach. 

[Sampaj]

Not too cheap to ask for people’s time and advice. 

[Mountain Bru]

First time bike fits are expensive. 
Injuries and physio and time off the bike is more expensive. 

Pick your poison. 

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, Stevie G said:

thanks, but i there nothing cheaper

Well worth it.

 

 

In the end she even saved me a wack of money by letting me try out various saddles ... 

 

 

There are good reasons she takes an hour for that first session.

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, Eldron said:

R200-R800 for a bike fit?

Do people really value bike fitting so poorly that this is the range they're willing to spend?

Damn!

Physio or bio costs way more ....

 

Might as well get the basics sorted first.

[Stevie G]

Thanks for all the advice guys, much appreciated

[Kingg]

8 hours ago, Tomik said:

I'd try figure it out myself if you're not able to pay for a proper fit. Sore arms/neck/shoulders suggest too much weight on them, so it's likely that your bars are too low. Can also be that you're too stretched out which would need a shorter stem. 

Work through it methodically starting with saddle height, then saddle setback to get proper knee flexion, then work towards the front of the bike. Raise the bars if you can first then look into the reach. 

I did the same myself, started with saddle height, seat position, handlebars, cleat position etc and slowly figured out one by one until I found the perfect position. 

I'll add that it's also beneficial for future situations.