…via addressing the client's ..athletic background, and injury history,..
LOL. That was an hour right there for me.
…via addressing the client's ..athletic background, and injury history,..
LOL. That was an hour right there for me.
Fit is so important. My current bike is pretty much as good as it gets. It is at that point where you ride it and don't really notice it. No pain other than from riding hard, and the handling is neutral. As the pros say, it disappears underneath you. That is what you want in a fit. My hardtail is like that too. And I think I am a difficult fit because my proportions are off. I have come to realize over the years that I need a larger size than my height would suggest. Under 5'5" but a medium Santa Cruz or small Giant Defy are perfect.
Debate? Bikes are made for riding not pushing.
^ Giving up standover is a good compromise in some situations.
Standover is only really a concern for MTB, courier, and touring situations; for touring, it's actually our critical dimension. A fully loaded touring rig is an inherently unstable creature, and a rider needs to be able to plant both feet firmly on the ground when that thing comes to a stop! A work bike, on the other hand, needs to comfortably accommodate 100+ mounts and dismounts a day at speed, with mobility often restricted due to skinny jeans or wet clothing. Over the course of a work day/week/month/year, every last second that can be shaved on a repeatable action really does translate into measurable income for a working cyclist.
And I did not give up standover.
Debate? Bikes are made for riding not pushing.
After reading this thread I decided to drop by Mighty Riders and get a fitting for the bike that I've been riding for 6 years. Coming in with my circa 2005 Norco that I bought without having a clue how a road bike should fit, I was expecting to get laughed at when I walked in the shop. Turns out the bike actually fits me alright, but what amazed me most was how a couple little tweaks to the handlebar and seat made it feel like a completely different bike.
Even more important than the physical bike fitting, Ed took the time to go over a number of different aspects about my form on the bike and what I can do to improve it. Like Nat said, it's the kind of stuff that makes me feel ashamed of the way I rode in the past.
All in all I'm completely happy with the fitting. By the far the best money I've spent on anything cycling related. Thanks!
Way back from the old school days of NSMB…
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