I attended a bike fitting session in Leamington Spa yesterday with the goal of making my mountain bike into something more likely to get me through the long rides I will need to do in preparation for next May. I spent 2.5 hours being assessed and measured both on and off the bike (mounted on a turbo trainer) using video software to track key biomechanical points.
The outcome was interesting in that my saddle needed to move back further (fore/aft) and come down by a couple of mm, this did take some of the pressure off of my hands and shoulders. The cleats attached to my shoes were repositioned and I now have plastic shims in my shoes to keep my knees working straight up and down. This coupled with the bars being dropped 20mm and some flexibility work on my hamstrings should pay dividends. My main goals were to protect my knees as much as possible and alleviate back ache after so many miles/hours in the saddle.
There was a query about the width of my saddle, this coupled with a slightly unstable upper body could be leading to increased saddle soreness. I’ll change one thing at a time I think.
A very worthwhile day which I am hoping will translate into some more comfortable riding.
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