w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 1 I can think of three different gripping positions: the upper side of the U-
shaped ends, the lower side of the U-shaped ends, or to rest the forearms on
the middle of the handlebar like in an aero position. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of these gripping methods?
I was watching TdF and noticed that their seats are considerably higher than
the handlebar. This was also the case after the bikeshop tuned my bike, but
the seat was a bit too high for me so I lowered it a bit. Would it be
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w********6
发帖数: 12977 | 2 since your bike store adjust your seat,better stay that way. You can test
seat position by sit on a stand still bike (alongside a wall in your home),
and one of your leg step on the pedal so that your leg almost perpendicular
to the ground. You should find your leg with very slight bend (almost no) in
your knee. If your knee bend an obvious angle, then your seat is too low. |
w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 3 the bikeshop didn't know my exact height, and the seat was definitely
too high. Based on what you said, perhaps my seat is too low by an inch
or two. Is it correct that I won't be able to touch the ground with my
shoes while being on the seat? I felt that a relative high seat as you
suggested would require clipless pedal (since it is more natural to pull
the pedal), which I haven't got yet. With ordinary shoes and no cage it
seems easier on a slightly lower seat, no? What about the handlebar,
as
【在 w********6 的大作中提到】
: since your bike store adjust your seat,better stay that way. You can test
: seat position by sit on a stand still bike (alongside a wall in your home),
: and one of your leg step on the pedal so that your leg almost perpendicular
: to the ground. You should find your leg with very slight bend (almost no) in
: your knee. If your knee bend an obvious angle, then your seat is too low.
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V*****n
发帖数: 893 | 4 I feel compelled to say something but since nobody listens to me, I better
just point out a few sources to read (given you look the kinda guy who doesn
't mind do a little reading)
there are pretty good readings online. just google bike fit. there are good
youtube videos too. this one is particular worth mentioning.
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
roadbikerider.com is fantastic source for road cycling. you should sign up
their newsletter. after that they will also let you download 20
【在 w****1 的大作中提到】
: the bikeshop didn't know my exact height, and the seat was definitely
: too high. Based on what you said, perhaps my seat is too low by an inch
: or two. Is it correct that I won't be able to touch the ground with my
: shoes while being on the seat? I felt that a relative high seat as you
: suggested would require clipless pedal (since it is more natural to pull
: the pedal), which I haven't got yet. With ordinary shoes and no cage it
: seems easier on a slightly lower seat, no? What about the handlebar,
: as
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w********6
发帖数: 12977 | 5 I thought they measure you. But anyway, if you can touch the ground with
both feet, then your seat is too low (I know it is tempted to do so
to feel safe)
You should follow Victoon's advice for more scientific fit adj of your bike.
【在 w****1 的大作中提到】
: the bikeshop didn't know my exact height, and the seat was definitely
: too high. Based on what you said, perhaps my seat is too low by an inch
: or two. Is it correct that I won't be able to touch the ground with my
: shoes while being on the seat? I felt that a relative high seat as you
: suggested would require clipless pedal (since it is more natural to pull
: the pedal), which I haven't got yet. With ordinary shoes and no cage it
: seems easier on a slightly lower seat, no? What about the handlebar,
: as
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w********6
发帖数: 12977 | 6 to be more precisely, when adjust the saddle position, your heel should
touch the pedal with almost no bend of knee.
It is very important since if otherwise, you may hurt your muscle if not
your knee |
u**o
发帖数: 4652 | 7 too low bah~~~
【在 w********6 的大作中提到】
: I thought they measure you. But anyway, if you can touch the ground with
: both feet, then your seat is too low (I know it is tempted to do so
: to feel safe)
: You should follow Victoon's advice for more scientific fit adj of your bike.
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w********6
发帖数: 12977 | 8 yeah, typo
【在 u**o 的大作中提到】
: too low bah~~~
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n******d
发帖数: 3583 | 9 Good to know these two sites. Thank you !
doesn
good
【在 V*****n 的大作中提到】
: I feel compelled to say something but since nobody listens to me, I better
: just point out a few sources to read (given you look the kinda guy who doesn
: 't mind do a little reading)
: there are pretty good readings online. just google bike fit. there are good
: youtube videos too. this one is particular worth mentioning.
: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
: roadbikerider.com is fantastic source for road cycling. you should sign up
: their newsletter. after that they will also let you download 20
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h******2
发帖数: 1498 | 10 the fastest way for you to get some workable input is to shoot a video of
yourself riding, upload it to youtube, and post it here. |
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w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 11 Thanks!
doesn
good
【在 V*****n 的大作中提到】
: I feel compelled to say something but since nobody listens to me, I better
: just point out a few sources to read (given you look the kinda guy who doesn
: 't mind do a little reading)
: there are pretty good readings online. just google bike fit. there are good
: youtube videos too. this one is particular worth mentioning.
: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
: roadbikerider.com is fantastic source for road cycling. you should sign up
: their newsletter. after that they will also let you download 20
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w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 12 This is a bit difficult to do -- I'd need someone drive a car and another
person sitting in the car to film me...
【在 h******2 的大作中提到】
: the fastest way for you to get some workable input is to shoot a video of
: yourself riding, upload it to youtube, and post it here.
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w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 13 I raised my seat by one inch or so and it did feel much more comfortable.
Today I went on the same bike trail (since I didn't bring my GPS and map)
for a 24-mile ride, and it felt like nothing. Perhaps I didn't push as hard
as last time. My balls didn't hurt and my hands were less numb. I even tried
drafting behind a girl for a few seconds before overtaking her. Also tried
the aero position a bit, but didn't feel too safe without aerobars. Totally
sweet.
【在 w********6 的大作中提到】
: to be more precisely, when adjust the saddle position, your heel should
: touch the pedal with almost no bend of knee.
: It is very important since if otherwise, you may hurt your muscle if not
: your knee
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m******e
发帖数: 428 | 14 a little etiquette advice:
drafting off of strangers without asking is considered rude. also it could
be dangerous.
as for handlebar positions, see diagram.
for most people, in order of decreasing time spent:
1. hood
2. top
3. drop |
m******e
发帖数: 428 | 15 btw, excellent first ride. 跑版大牛就是不一样。 |
w****1
发帖数: 4931 | 16
I did suspect that it was rude. Although it was only for a few seconds.
Thanks! This is indeed what I wondered.
【在 m******e 的大作中提到】
: a little etiquette advice:
: drafting off of strangers without asking is considered rude. also it could
: be dangerous.
: as for handlebar positions, see diagram.
: for most people, in order of decreasing time spent:
: 1. hood
: 2. top
: 3. drop
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h******2
发帖数: 1498 | 17 you can set up the camera on a tripod, and then get on your bike, lean
closely against a wall, and back-pedal. we'll be able to tell how well your
bike fits.
【在 w****1 的大作中提到】
: This is a bit difficult to do -- I'd need someone drive a car and another
: person sitting in the car to film me...
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