Critique my fit
08-22-12, 01:46 PM
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Critique my fit
I've been riding for a few years now and I just did my first marathon mountain bike race, but my back started hurting about half way through. Wondering if fit might be the problem.
Any opinions?
Kinda side view:
More front view:
Any opinions?
Kinda side view:
More front view:
08-22-12, 02:13 PM
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Your neck is too far forward. And your left shoe is too loose. That is the cause of your problem. 
08-22-12, 02:18 PM
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^ This. Rear suspension is a big help.
Most likely the fit is just fine. Mtn biking works your lower back more than road biking. No big deal for short rides, but the aches start after a couple hours I'll bet. I did a 24 hour race and was feeling fine the first 6 hours or so. After that the pain set in. I was in absolute misery the last lap. It's just fatigue.
Solution: MUCH more core and lower back strengthening.
Most likely the fit is just fine. Mtn biking works your lower back more than road biking. No big deal for short rides, but the aches start after a couple hours I'll bet. I did a 24 hour race and was feeling fine the first 6 hours or so. After that the pain set in. I was in absolute misery the last lap. It's just fatigue.
Solution: MUCH more core and lower back strengthening.
08-22-12, 02:43 PM
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So go soft tail: https://moots.com/our-bike/mtb-26/ybb-26/overview/
I'm sure the lack of rear suspension is much more of an issue than your fit.
I'm sure the lack of rear suspension is much more of an issue than your fit.
08-22-12, 02:49 PM
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too bad I cant get it any bigger but get out of the 41 you trollmosexual
08-22-12, 04:08 PM
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Seat needs to be 2.46mm forward.
Right foot cleat needs a single wedge under it and left cleat needs to go back 1.8mm.
I think you also need 160mm cranks, but its hard to tell exactly from your pictures.
You need carbon rims, just because.
Right foot cleat needs a single wedge under it and left cleat needs to go back 1.8mm.
I think you also need 160mm cranks, but its hard to tell exactly from your pictures.
You need carbon rims, just because.
08-22-12, 06:56 PM
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Carbon rims explode on mountain bikes the moment you put them on.
08-22-12, 08:30 PM
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Only fit comment is close your mouth. You have the "I'm a white guy who can't dance so I'll stick my tongue out a little while I concentrate" face on.
08-22-12, 09:13 PM
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man people who ride their bikes competitively are so much better than everyone
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tell me about it, $3000 vaporized right before my eyes.
OP you seem to be holding other riders up, have you tried squirting them in the eyes with your water bottle? I keep lemon juice handy just in case a racer on the MUP gets too close.
OP you seem to be holding other riders up, have you tried squirting them in the eyes with your water bottle? I keep lemon juice handy just in case a racer on the MUP gets too close.
