Are your Handlebars too High or Low? (Bike Fitter explains)

Expert Bike Fitter Neill Stanbury explains the best method to set your handlebar height at home. Using tools such as a mirror, or recording yourself, you are able to see some key indications on how you should adjust your handlebar height.

#cycling #bike #fit

[mikekelly]

I can't believe we get this content for free. It's that good. Neil's wisdom and experience are so valuable to the cycling community. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[sylv_ain]

Only a bike filter that experienced can explain it that clearly in under 7 minutes. Amazing

[glengibson]

OMG, went to see the bike whisper (Neil) last week, what a difference. I had suffered from right hip and lower back, knee issues during and after long rides and most recently shoulder and neck issues after seeing Neill those problems disappear over night. I have a wider que factor for hips, seat came down 15mm and forward similar distance for back and neck I’m now looking at taking spacers out of front stem. No other bike fitters have come close to Neill’ problem solving and attention to detail.
Couldn’t recommend Neill highly enough. Do your selves a favor and ride in comfort what ever level you ride at.
Glen Gibson (Victoria)

[grahambell]

One of the very best cycling information videos in the past 12 months, thanks Cam & Neil 👏

[LuffLab]

My fitter got me into such a good fit that I pass the balance test (bent over no hands on bars) while riding on the road. It’s such a gift given how much pain I used to be in.

[michaelmechex]

Gotta love Neill dropping absolute gold right from the start of the video. "you should be looking at the position of the rider" and not to worry about the bike is the best advice for a good bikefit.

[daviddjerassi]

This shows the value of a bike fit thank you Neill and RCA for so many valued videos.

[nickcarolan]

This by far is the best explanation of getting your handlebar height suited to your needs . Nice one Neil 👍🇮🇪

[KaiboDamasu]

This video was a god send, bringing up trapezius pain for more flexible individuals let me zero in on a good fit on my first road bike.

Most videos I saw brought up joint pain, not the musculature around it

cheers!

[ronetele]

I have now watched the section on shouder drop starting at 2:30 like 10 times. Starting to sink in…. So vitally important as I see these ‘flawed’ posture motifs in many riders. Including myself. Headed down to the workshop to make some changes, think I may finally understand….

[markcycles]

As said by others, simply amazing to have this resource and it’s free! You guys need to take Neill’s bike fitting on tour. “Coming to a city near you, Neill and Cam and the RCA show!” I would pay good money for that

[fhowland]

Neil is great! Wish I was in Australia so he could do my fitting. My Retul fitting was crap.

[irvingabbott]

OMG!!!! I would like to say that this is the number 1 issues I be having with my body on my bike, and no bike fitter have explained it the way you just did. wow thank you for this. other then starching what other things I can do to get more comfortable on my bike?

[Gregory_tottie]

That was excellent. I’m saving this video for the next time I ride my trainer.

[RiseDZR]

Would be interested to hear about the nuances of bike fit for long rides (maraphones, brevets). (200, 300, ..., 1200km)

[LeFrere]

As always - to the point and easy to understand. Cam and Neill are 🌟🌟

[danielhastings]

Are the signs of the handlebars being too high the same as them being too close? i.e upon the shoulder/scapula? How can you tell which one is causing issue height or stem length?

[goodcompanycoffee]

Oh my god I needed this video for the neck extension video. Thanks cam!

[tazjk]

I just love these videos… I’m pretty new to cycling, and i have had all kind of issues. But after being seeing your videos, its gotten much better. I didn’t even knew that a bike fitter was a thing. But im gonna see one for sure, because pain in shoulders and neck after 15 min. Of cycling is just no fun. 🙂

[global_nomad.]

another great video....will think carefully when i'm out next....Neil is (borderline) worth a trip around the world for a fit....