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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-10-22, 03:32 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Just thought I'd post here rather than a new...

Just thought I'd post here rather than a new thread. I caved in the end, was seeing a physio, he could see one hand is resting against my hip whilst the other is floating in the air (when stood)...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-03-21, 02:05 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm expecting I'll need another bike fit in a...

I'm expecting I'll need another bike fit in a year or two.

I'm going to see what the physio can do, and I've been looking at some "yoga for cyclists" videos on YouTube that were recommended, it's...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
08-02-21, 12:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Is a physical therapist a physiotherapist? If so...

Is a physical therapist a physiotherapist? If so I'm going to be referred the one on the NHS, not hoping for much but we'll see.

I am concerned about the leg length discrepancy I really don't...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-30-21, 04:24 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Update after the latest bike fit: Leg length...

Update after the latest bike fit:

Leg length discrepancy 1cm shorter left
Saddle lowered to 72cm (cleats moved further back so effective 72.5cm compared to original position)
saddle pushed back...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-25-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

If my saddle is at 72, Vs 74 prior, that's quite...

If my saddle is at 72, Vs 74 prior, that's quite a difference, and when I had it at 74 I was doing 150 mile bike rides.

So by that 73 should be adequate and I'm already at 72.5

So something has...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-25-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

If my saddle is too high and I lower it so it's...

If my saddle is too high and I lower it so it's correct, it's then too low for my right leg and causes knee pain.

I've tried 5MM of shims under the left foot and for the first time I've done a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-25-21, 02:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm going to Matt Hallam on 29th July at Rapha...

I'm going to Matt Hallam on 29th July at Rapha shop. He seems reputable and highly recommend and says I'll have a better experience after the fit than with my previous one.

I'd have loved to go to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-23-21, 01:50 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I've tried the turning the seat it didn't work at...

I've tried the turning the seat it didn't work at all just had my thigh hitting the saddle unfortunately

I don't want to disconnect the power meter it might not be important what my average is but...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-22-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Right so thinking no point bothering with...

Right so thinking no point bothering with anything else until Physio has looked at me and bike fit.

Went for a ride, unstable as hell, totally miffed.

I then just thought, it feels like my left...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm going to email maybe call as I've got till...

I'm going to email maybe call as I've got till 29th July do if I discuss with them maybe they can decide if they can help me with what I need rather than sticking me in a pro fit to squeeze loads of...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-21, 07:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

The GF has let me get another bike fit, 225 quid...

The GF has let me get another bike fit, 225 quid on the 29th July at Rapha in Manchester. Hopefully this will sort it if not it's time to quit cycling sadly.

I'm going around in circles trying to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-21, 02:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm referring to the fact I feel I may be too...

I'm referring to the fact I feel I may be too stretched so felt 1cm less reach just felt more "correct" to me.

The doctor is referring me to be tested for HLA.B27 my mum and uncle has it and could...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-21-21, 01:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm tempted to move it as far back but to try a...

I'm tempted to move it as far back but to try a 10cm stem as opposed to the 11 I have on. My arms do feels at a better angle currently (66cm reach)

Best I can do is 66.5cm reach though with 10cm...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-20-21, 12:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I know people are getting sick of this as it's...

I know people are getting sick of this as it's dragged on, but I'm trying my best to work out what's going on.

I've drastically changed my bike position from:
Reach: 67 to 66 (same as bike fit...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-19-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

It's not that I don't want to drop it any...

It's not that I don't want to drop it any further, it's the observations I've had when I've already tried it lower from knee pain and also inability to sustain power in hills to the feeling I'm...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-19-21, 03:00 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

It is at 90, assuming 73 + 17 for the crank from...

It is at 90, assuming 73 + 17 for the crank from middle to middle.

It's at 89. 5 actually as I remember it went down to 72.5cm
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-19-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I measured my inseam, rammed a hard book up as...

I measured my inseam, rammed a hard book up as much as I can and it came out at 81.8cm

Could my arm length and torso length be an issue effective my balance ?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-16-21, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

I've now got my seat pushed backwards to its max...

I've now got my seat pushed backwards to its max as specified on rails, that combined with an apparent reduction to saddle height from 73cm to 72.5 and the movement backwards of my cleats I appear to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-12-21, 03:30 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Since this sideways slip started and the last...

Since this sideways slip started and the last post I've been focusing more on ignoring this sideways slip, I've also moved my cleats back about 3mm on the pedals, from "5.5" to "5" on my Giro shoes...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-06-21, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,701
Posted By willhub

Thanks I'll have a look at the YouTube channels. ...

Thanks I'll have a look at the YouTube channels.

I've had a proper bike fit. Some annoying issues they couldn't remedy sit bone wise but I'm trying to ignore them for now.

I used to suffer...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-05-21, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,701
Posted By willhub

Exercises to eliminate neck pain?

Sorry if wrong forum as far as I can see this is the most relevant area.

So I struggle with fairly severe neck pain on the bike that isn't a result of bike fit, my neck just doesn't like the road...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

I measured from rear of saddle to wall and center...

I measured from rear of saddle to wall and center of BB to wall, then I did the plum line from tip of saddle and cross checked both measurements.

I also placed tape on the frames where the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-21, 01:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

My Trek and Kineses at the same settings before I...

My Trek and Kineses at the same settings before I looked at balance, my Kineses was more stable than the trek slightly. The Trek always veered to one side when setting off and it was harder to keep...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

I'm focusing on center of gravity because it...

I'm focusing on center of gravity because it seems to avoid my hands going numb it needs to be at that point. When I get that center of gravity right my hands seem to have less weight on them
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

To me after some testing it seems the best...

To me after some testing it seems the best balance is when my setback is at such a point I'm 1cm behind KOPS.

At this if I lift my hands off the bars I don't fall forward my cadence doesn't...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

Puzzling, it just seems I need like 2cm more...

Puzzling, it just seems I need like 2cm more setback saddle tip to BB on my Trek compared to the Kineses to feel stable.

I can't accelerate as fast but it feels more comfy, not sure what it'll be...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

I'm measuring setback with a plum line, so if the...

I'm measuring setback with a plum line, so if the setback is 100% the same the center of gravity will be 100% the same despite one bike having longer top tube?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

Why does a steeper seat tube angle push a rider...

Why does a steeper seat tube angle push a rider forwards? Assume you've got 2 bikes with a totally different frame geometry, but you've got setback, reach, saddle height set, does the frame have any...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

Wouldn't a 54cm bike as opposed to a 52cm bike...

Wouldn't a 54cm bike as opposed to a 52cm bike mean less setback for same center of gravity?

I'm trying to determine if a bike could be deemed too small due to the ability to get balanced or not....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-21, 02:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,118
Posted By willhub

Can saddle setback confirm if a frame is too small or large?

I've ignored the "KOPS" method and instead focused on the center of gravity, so I assume you want your center of gravity where it's right between the two wheels.

So I've attained this but I've had...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-21, 01:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm going to revert my bike position to the one I...

I'm going to revert my bike position to the one I have measurements from when I had a fit in 2015.

​​​​​​I'm going to contact the company to see if they have records of the salad I bought and the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-16-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I've also moved saddle offset as far left as...

I've also moved saddle offset as far left as it'll go
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

From the right side view it seems my right leg is...

From the right side view it seems my right leg is too low?

Impressions after taking it on the road, feels like some straining on my left quad just before the knee.

Definitely seem a bit more...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Moved it back but my reach is certainly too far...

Moved it back but my reach is certainly too far now, I can tilt the stem I guess.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-21, 03:43 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Video with saddle 1cm power, sorry can only do...

Video with saddle 1cm power, sorry can only do one side as GF wants me to go to town.

Saddle wise I don't feel I'm sat too far back I think I've just got a fat arse.

However 1cm lower saddle...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-15-21, 01:38 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

How big of a shim would I need for the left side...

How big of a shim would I need for the left side ? I tried a 2mm shim that sloped down from the right but it didn't seem to make much difference at all.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-14-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

Ok hopefully these help. Uploaded 4 videos 1...

Ok hopefully these help.

Uploaded 4 videos 1 for each side, um sorry about the shorts, won't be using those outside anymore apart from with thermals over the top!

Hope they are clear...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-14-21, 03:14 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm terrible with Giving all the info. Would...

I'm terrible with Giving all the info.

Would panniers effect bike position?

As I mention I started properly cycling again in April last year, before that I was still getting miles but purely...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 02:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I can't see front wheel axle when on the bike, my...

I can't see front wheel axle when on the bike, my head seems in the right position.

I'll try the saddle lower, just feels crazy like my right leg wants to be snapped when Its lowered.

As an...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 10:33 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

The 165mm cranks haven't made any difference, I...

The 165mm cranks haven't made any difference, I felt even more wonky!

Definitely need to get a video on the Kickr. I think based on the no improvement of 165mm that the 170 are ok, I'd hope to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 08:21 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'm going to give it a try on the road tonight,...

I'm going to give it a try on the road tonight, just sat on it it didn't feel weird, felt ok, but riding might be different.
I've realised my "KOPS" will be off now as knee 5mm further forward but...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 06:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-13-21, 12:01 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I've noted more info before sorry if boggling...

I've noted more info before sorry if boggling peopel's mind it's just as this info comes to me I mention it.

I haven't measured that.

It's a 52, or around around 53.4 top tube, my commuter is a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I've got the 165mm cranks on, then I realised no...

I've got the 165mm cranks on, then I realised no stages power meter, I'm going to be lost without my stages :(

I'm prepared to give it a try if it might improve my position. Saddle left the same...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
05-12-21, 06:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 883
Posted By willhub

Wahoo Kickr Snap + Trek Emond SL5 (2020)

Hi, I initially thought it was incompatible with my Trek Emonda SL5 (2020) as the axle is longer than the one that comes with the bike (see pictures)

However I kept screwing it in and it secured,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-21, 05:58 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

So leave all as is and try 165mm cranks first ?...

So leave all as is and try 165mm cranks first ? (Also adjust saddle up 5mm?)
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-12-21, 03:35 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I thought 170mm cranks were short already, are...

I thought 170mm cranks were short already, are they really going to be too long? I think I have some 165 to try but I never assumed they'd be too long, I used to use 172.5 on my commuter. So addition...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-21, 01:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'll try 5mm lower tonight on the turbo see how...

I'll try 5mm lower tonight on the turbo see how it feels
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

I'll try make some videos and also try my kineses...

I'll try make some videos and also try my kineses commuter too which feels more stable with a pannier on the left side.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-11-21, 04:39 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,390
Posted By willhub

In 2000 I broke by tib and fib in right leg when...

In 2000 I broke by tib and fib in right leg when i was about 11

And deffo raise the saddle? Just seeing "saddle too high" and "too low" in the same set of comments confused me.
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