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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-23-19, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By Ali89

Need some help with geometry chart

Hello,

I was wondering if you could help me with interpreting a geomety chart.

I currently have the size S of the first and was wondering if it would be possible to setup the M/L of the second...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-31-19, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,100
Posted By Ali89

Try it and let us know!

Try it and let us know!
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-28-19, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,513
Posted By Ali89

Sounds like its too long. You can easily get a...

Sounds like its too long. You can easily get a replacement stem for it 1 or 2 cm shorter.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-18, 08:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,815
Posted By Ali89

Aluminium frame quality difference

Hello there,

I was wondering how much difference would one notice between an aluminium frame that cost approx £150 and one that cost £650? Is there much difference in aluminium frame quality?
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-18, 09:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 595
Posted By Ali89

Stack of spacers

For an aluminium frame, what would the disadvantages of having a large stack of spacers to bring up the handlebars be? At around 3cm+ of spacers. Would it have a side affect of making the steering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-17, 04:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By Ali89

Super stiff front mech shifting

Hi, has anyone else come across this problem?

Recently the shifting on my front mech has become so stiff I can hardly shift the lever to get it into the big chain ring. I tried changing the cable...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-05-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,922
Posted By Ali89

I run a shorter stem and it is fine.

I run a shorter stem and it is fine.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-13-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,649
Posted By Ali89

If you're into a 1980s retro thing. ...

If you're into a 1980s retro thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKhU9X2Hjbw from 2:53 for a close up.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-11-17, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,397
Posted By Ali89

2cm in bike fit terms can be considered an...

2cm in bike fit terms can be considered an 'extreme change'. For me 2cm was the difference between a lot of discomfort and no discomfort at all but that was going the other way. Nobody can really...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-24-16, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,442
Posted By Ali89

He doesn't need to higher. If he wants to keep...

He doesn't need to higher. If he wants to keep the same (high) back angle that he has and reduce pressure at the front then he needs to move the saddle and possibly a shorter stem.

I would...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-22-16, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,442
Posted By Ali89

For the 45 degree target he mentions. Also...

For the 45 degree target he mentions.

Also there is too upright depending on what you want to do. Looking at his choice of bike I'd assume that he has some interest in going quick, sitting up...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-20-16, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,442
Posted By Ali89

Even without measuring you look too upright. The...

Even without measuring you look too upright. The actual measurement, (assuming your floor is level) I get is 52 degrees. I would suggest coming lower and perhaps slightly shorter.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
11-05-16, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By Ali89

I have a setback seat post. My problem is I...

I have a setback seat post.

My problem is I might benefit from a further setback seat yet at the moment I'm running an 8cm stem. If I go for a shorter stem then the bike becomes unstable as there...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-27-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By Ali89

Should I have bought a bigger size frame?

I'm currently riding a frame with a 546mm top tube and a 490mm seat tube at a 74 degree angle. I run around a 750mm saddle height and an 80mm stem and i have the saddle jammed towards as far as it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-17-16, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,404
Posted By Ali89

Saddle setback pic

I was watching cycling recently and noticed Geraint Thomas' bike position and was struck by how far forward he has the saddle. I thought the prevailing wisdom was that such a position would be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-17-16, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,221
Posted By Ali89

Have you thought about wedges? BikeFit - Cleat...

Have you thought about wedges? BikeFit - Cleat Wedges (http://www.bikefit.com/c-1-cleat-wedges.aspx)

I used to get bad discomfort on the outside of my foot before I started using them. Pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-16, 03:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,770
Posted By Ali89

Oh really? Thanks thats interesting to know. ...

Oh really? Thanks thats interesting to know. I've taken it off and am going to return it, hopefully the shop will be ok with it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-16, 09:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,423
Posted By Ali89

Its also worth noting that both a new chain and...

Its also worth noting that both a new chain and cassette working together feels really nice to ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,770
Posted By Ali89

thanks for you replies. It started playing...

thanks for you replies.

It started playing about while i was riding the bike. I've tried with pressure on the cable and i know the hoods are out of the way. Its like the cable routing through...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-16, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,770
Posted By Ali89

Tiagra 4700 STI trouble

Hi,

Yesterday I started having trouble with my left hand sti lever. When attempting to shift from the small to the big chain ring nothing happened. There was no resistance on the lever and no...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-25-16, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,031
Posted By Ali89

Looking for help with position

I was wondering if my position is right? I can't seem to get comfortable on the bike, I often feel cramped. I think I may have a leg length discrepancy. Any help appreciated.
...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-06-16, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
Posted By Ali89

bar height

According to Phil Burt excessive weight on the hands can be caused by excessive saddle to bar drop so it is worth having a look at your bar height. This can cause a curved back if your hamstrings are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-16, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,960
Posted By Ali89

Shimano Octalink range

Hi,

I need to replace an Octalink bottom bracket but I'm a bit confused by the ranges. I can't see how an ES51 differs from an ES300 in the same size but has a different price? Is the 300 newer...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-19-16, 01:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,882
Posted By Ali89

To my eyes you look a little far back. I have...

To my eyes you look a little far back. I have found that this can increased wobbling on the saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-16, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By Ali89

What did you end up doing?

What did you end up doing?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-19-16, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,318
Posted By Ali89

I have a similar bike the triban 500, I think the...

I have a similar bike the triban 500, I think the frames are more or less the same; you're not going to be able to fit anything bigger than a slick 25mm tyre on to it.

Edit: I haven't actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-16, 11:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,492
Posted By Ali89

I can't say I notice all that much difference...

I can't say I notice all that much difference between the two. More noticeable is having the correct pressure range for the surface that i'm riding on.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-16, 09:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,896
Posted By Ali89

What issues were you having?

What issues were you having?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-16, 09:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,896
Posted By Ali89

I'm going to experiment with fixed cleats. I've...

I'm going to experiment with fixed cleats. I've been using spd mountain bike cleats which (with my pedals at least) have a fairly loose float. My knee flaps about all over the place when under...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-14-16, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By Ali89

Excellent, I had no idea. From now on I'm...

Excellent, I had no idea. From now on I'm referring/thinking Quack factor.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-14-16, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By Ali89

How far duck footed are you?

How far duck footed are you?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-16, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By Ali89

thanks for the answers guys. The foot I unclip...

thanks for the answers guys. The foot I unclip when stopping at lights etc has a fair bit of toe out so I've just gotten into the habit of clipping out by twisting the heel in as its easier.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,483
Posted By Ali89

Well going upwards and accelerating will be...

Well going upwards and accelerating will be slightly slower. How much depends on many variables. There's always a trade off to an extent between speed and comfort on any road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By Ali89

A question for Speedplay users

Is it possible to unclip by twisting your heel inwards as I can with Shimano pedals? I've been looking and cannot find the answer elsewhere.

thanks.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-11-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By Ali89

that could be it. I don't feel like I'm sitting...

that could be it. I don't feel like I'm sitting straight on the bike. I thought maybe I was leaning to compensate for saddle height. I might try adjusting my cleats similar to what was done to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-10-16, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By Ali89

Saddle height/not help

Hi,

I was wondering if my saddle height was too high. I notice I rock about a bit on the bike when increasing intensity and wondered if it was to do with this or just a weakness in core strength....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-22-16, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,043
Posted By Ali89

Why is that?

Why is that?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-15-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,499
Posted By Ali89

yes

I think you will notice. In order to reach the bottom of the pedal stroke properly you will need to move the saddle 2.5mm down from your usual height. This drop means that at the top of the stroke...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-15-16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

Yes, I do thanks. Walking is also no longer a...

Yes, I do thanks. Walking is also no longer a consideration (with luck on my side!) as I now have another bike I use for commuting.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-15-16, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

Thanks Clifford

Thanks Clifford
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-10-16, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,867
Posted By Ali89

Is it that odd? I thought in the book they...

Is it that odd? I thought in the book they categorise that profile as being that of a steady state rider, climber etc or words to that effect? on page 337.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-10-16, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,617
Posted By Ali89

Maybe try putting the saddle back a bit. I moved...

Maybe try putting the saddle back a bit. I moved mine back 2-3mm and found that I really felt the hamstrings and glutes had been working. Prior to that I'd only feel my quads had been working. I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-10-16, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

Thanks, I use SPD at the moment but was thinking...

Thanks, I use SPD at the moment but was thinking of switching as the SLs with their wider cleat are more compatible (or at least more are available) with stacks and wedges which I require with my...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-10-16, 04:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

I use SPD at the moment. I wanted an answer to a...

I use SPD at the moment. I wanted an answer to a question and I got it. I'd appreciate it (and i'm sure others would) if you'd keep snide remarks to yourself.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-09-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

They're so expensive.

They're so expensive.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-09-16, 03:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ali89

SPD or SPD L

I was wondering, which of these has the most float available? Thanks
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-08-16, 03:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,001
Posted By Ali89

Check the angle of the saddle - should be...

Check the angle of the saddle - should be horizontal. Other than that it sounds like the bar height is wrong and is too low for you.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
02-08-16, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,418
Posted By Ali89

Hi, I'm sorry I can't help with your...

Hi,

I'm sorry I can't help with your question but I was wondering if you had noticed much of a difference (other than the stack height) between using the SPDs and SPD-Ls? In terms of power...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-15, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Ali89

Yes I guess so. I use compressed air to blow...

Yes I guess so.

I use compressed air to blow most of the air out and then leave it for a while.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Ali89

Hi, thanks for the replies. The drivetrain...

Hi, thanks for the replies.

The drivetrain is all very new, the chain has around 200 miles and wash freshly degreased and lubed etc. The cassette is older but only a month or two, i'm not sure on...
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