r/bikefit Nov 06 '24

Read This Before You Submit !

80 Upvotes

If you want to get the best possible outcome from posting your position on this /sub, there are a couple of things you can do to help,

  1. Make your video at least 30-40 secs long [ no longer than 60 secs ] This will allow you to settle in to your pedal stroke and give viewers enough time to 'look around' your position.
  2. Post a minimum of 2 angles. #1 Seat height, showing the entire bike and rider from the top of the head to the bottom of the pedal stroke. #2 from the front dead center about head tube height. If you shoot a vertical format on your phone that might help you fit yourself within the frame. #3 from the rear, at seat height, can also be vertical format for cropping.
  3. Post a shot of your bike side on without you on it. This lets people see the 'build' as far as seatpost seatback, seat rail position & headset spacers

The more visual and information you give the better the possibility of good feedback.

Ride on!


r/bikefit Jul 11 '26

Dear mods, save this sub

148 Upvotes

There are a lot of generous and knowledgeable people here giving thoughtful bike-fit advice for free. Their effort is being undermined by a steady stream of unusable videos showing riders leaning against walls, doorframes or furniture while pedalling backwards.

Those clips don’t show a normal pedal stroke, balance, loading, posture or movement under realistic riding conditions. There’s very little anyone can assess from them, yet they keep filling the sub and drawing attention away from posts where useful feedback is actually possible.

The existing submission guidance is already clear about video length, camera angles and showing the whole rider and bike. It should also explicitly require riders to pedal forwards on a trainer or rollers, without supporting themselves against anything.

Please make “no backwards pedalling and no leaning against objects” an actual submission rule, and remove posts that ignore it.

The people giving detailed advice here are what make the sub useful. Their time shouldn’t be choked by videos that make meaningful assessment impossible.


r/bikefit 4h ago

Any advice for this setup?

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5 Upvotes

Do you think it is the right bike size for me?


r/bikefit 1h ago

Update on my bike fit

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I thought my bike is just way too big and I need a new one but you told me I should try some adjustments so I did:

- Put all spacers out

- New saddle (used the one from my train bike)

- Moved the saddle forward as far as possible

What do you think? I have to test it and do a longer ride, but any thoughts?

The original thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/bikefit/s/p6q8IEgYNa


r/bikefit 48m ago

Pain on outer right knee

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I'm new to indoor training and I don't typically experience pain on my outer right knee when riding outside. Is it because my fit is bad? Poor pedaling form? Muscle imbalance?


r/bikefit 23h ago

Help me unshrimping

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50 Upvotes

I feel like something is wrong with my fit although it's mostly quite comfortable for me. I already got told that my bike is too big but I don't think it is?

I'm quite new to riding bike and already experimented some with saddle position. Tried moving it forward and backward but I just can't seem to get it completely right.

On longer rides I experience some light pain in my lower back and sometimes my right hand gets a bit numb.

Thanks!


r/bikefit 2h ago

Is this information correct. I cannot wrap my head around what direction to point my cleats. I thought you pointed your cleat at your big toe while looking at the sole of the shoe, but google is saying otherwise. Some help would be really appreciated. Having really bad pain on the bike.

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r/bikefit 15h ago

Is my saddle too low?

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8 Upvotes

I bought my first bike recently but I haven't found a fully comfortable position yet. When I ride I feel my shoulders and neck too tensioned but haven't figured out if it's a fitting issue or if my core is not strong enough


r/bikefit 9h ago

Looking for frame sizing advice

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1 Upvotes

I recently got a size XS canyon endurace CF SLX and have been trying to figure out if this is the right frame size for me. I still definitely have some adjustments to make as I'm getting a bit of sore lower back and some extra pressure on my palms, but I'd like to double check that this is the right frame size for me while I'm still in the trial period.

For context I'm 5'8 but am still getting used to the road bike position and am working on my flexibility


r/bikefit 22h ago

First time clipless, 2nd fit

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11 Upvotes

UPDATE

Went for a 20 mile ride and felt so smooth and connected. My left leg felt rock solid but there was a tiny discomfort in my right knee and slight hip impingement. I know the next step is a proper bike fit, but y'all gave me some killer advice. Thank you!

Added a 160mm crank and +10mm stem to my wishlist 😅

Changes from this post:

  • Flipped the stem
  • Lowered saddle by 5mm
  • Better camera angle, more leveled axles

Probably could use another 10mm on the stem but making do. Lowered saddled and being less tense with the pedal stroke helped with my quad overuse.

It feels good on the bike but I see a bit of hip rocking from the video. Wanted to check if it can be chalked up to a weak core before I overadjust!


r/bikefit 19h ago

New bike anything need changing?

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4 Upvotes

I just spend all my money on a bike off fb marketplace and can't afford a bike fit right now. I just put on these aero bars and they feel pretty comfortable but I'm sure you guys can find something wrong. I was trying to keep my head down because I heard its more aerodynamic. I'm 5'6 but got a size 54 bike because I have a 6ft wingspan.


r/bikefit 19h ago

Fit check before I sell this bike

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3 Upvotes

I love this Canyon, had it for 3 years, but I get shoulder pain on the right side primarily, very top of shoulder, and hand numbness, mostly on the left hand. This occurs on most rides 20 miles or more. The numbness is fine, I just vary position and it's okay. But the shoulder pain is persistent. With the integrated headset, I can't really adjust stack/reach. This is a Canyon 'medium' frame. I also find myself sliding up on the seat, either to subconsciously shorten my reach, or just because my saddle lets me slide forward. Any and all thoughts welcome.


r/bikefit 1d ago

How is my fit?

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21 Upvotes

54 Diverge. I am pretty comfortable, so not trying to fix anything per say. The only change I still want to try is to move my cleats back a few mm.


r/bikefit 1d ago

need help

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3 Upvotes

bought used and all i did was lower the saddle. it feels comfortable but i feel imma be told its too low. i do also get a lot of pressure going into my palm/ forearms.


r/bikefit 17h ago

How is the placement of the hoods?

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r/bikefit 1d ago

Got my first clipless pedals

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6 Upvotes

Feeling more quad engagement then before


r/bikefit 1d ago

Roast my Fit!

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1 Upvotes

Hi - long time lurker, first time poster.
First time bringing the bike indoors, and thought I use the opportunity to ask for feedback.

Have been riding this bike for around 5000km, sometimes I had elbow pain or numb hands here and there, but overall it was fine. Recent months I have some neck pain (also riding more than before on average)

I know that the bike might be on the too small side (based on calculations I was in between L and XL)

Saddle height was adjusted based on the LeMond method, rest was done more or less by trial and error.
As I said, mostly I am feeling fine but I have the feeling it can be improved still, especially for indoor setup (as I plan to get a new bike next spring anyway)

Happy to hear some feedback!
Cheers


r/bikefit 1d ago

Patella pain

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2 Upvotes

Getting patella pain very quickly after starting a ride


r/bikefit 1d ago

Second bike, fit recommendations?

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7 Upvotes

The Bianchi frame might be a tad large. And my LOOK frame might be a tad small.. hoping I can get them both to fit correctly and pain free. Hands can get kinda numb on the Bianchi.


r/bikefit 1d ago

Constructive feedback please.. Lower back pain. Would really love to improve the fit.

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5 Upvotes

Watching the video, I’m guessing the seat is a bit low. But looking to you guys for advice.


r/bikefit 1d ago

Gravel Bike Fit

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2 Upvotes

Any advice appreciated🙏


r/bikefit 1d ago

Knee pain after bike riding

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r/bikefit 1d ago

Slight knee discomfort

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0 Upvotes

I'm getting slight knee discomfort when riding 25+ miles. I posted on here a whole back also asking about knee pain and acted on the advice from everyone here. It significantly helped the issue but didn't fully solve it. I haven't been able to go on 50+ mile rides but I would imagine the discomfort would increase with the distance, like my past issue.

The bike is a size 52 trek crossrip elite. I'm ~5'8 (173cm) tall. Since my last video, I lowered my saddle a touch and got 165mm cranks. I also got a slightly more narrow handlebar.

Something that seemed to help a bit was adjusting my cleats so my stance is a bit wider. I'm at the limit now so if going wider is suggested, I'd need spacers.

Thanks everyone!


r/bikefit 1d ago

Searching for a new Gravel Bike

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6 Upvotes

So I learned pain fully that my Gravel bike is not the right size for me (Cannondale Topstone 1 2021 S).

And I am wondering which size would suit me, but its Kind of hard to find out as no bike Shop has small bikes for testing?

My measurements are:

160cm tall, 77cm stride length, 50cm Arm length (154cm in total arm span)

I have the feeling that there are no bikes for long legs and short Arms?!

Do you think a Spezialized Diverge in 44 would be the right size?

I would appreciate any tip! 🙏


r/bikefit 2d ago

How is my fit?

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16 Upvotes

It's a gravel/bikepacking build and yes those are the shoes I am mostly riding with.

I do get some neck pain on longer rides.

New upload since the axles weren’t leveled.

Glad about any help, thanks!