Road Bike VS Mountain Bike Fit - what's the difference?

What is the difference between a road bike fit and a mountain bike fit? That is what we'll be discussing in today's video with expert bike fitter Neill Stanbury. Notably, cleat position, seat height, set back, and handlebars.

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[MrCaptainsandwich]

I could listen to him talk all day. Very knowledgeable

[jiyangchen]

These collection of bike fit videos are gold! Neill is brilliant

[andrewmaljaars]

I had to chuckle when Niel talked about moving the seat forward a couple millimeters. Modern mountain bikes have such steep seat tube angles, the seat is often 5 or more cm forward vs a road bike, to maintain that balanced position during climbs

[adamabbas]

Great video, from another physio who is also a mtb rider, it all makes anatomical sense. Really appreciate how you simplify the information it to make it usable.

[riffmeisterkl]

There’s a good set of videos about sizing using the RAD concept

[paulmazewski]

Another fantastic video from Neill, thanks so much for all the info from Neill. It's all info that I know already but Neill makes it all so easy to understand and follow. Looking forward to the next one.

[someformofhuman]

Thanks again! 😊 Would be nice for a video if your fit (especially reach and drop) should be the same across different road bikes, i.e touring bikes, gravel bikes, endurance bikes vs the fit on traditional racing bikes, aero bikes, etc.

[richscorer]

Same video vs TT and Gravel would be great!

[davidkwondesign]

Thx. and... now pls do one vs gravel bikes!

[robertmcfadyen]

I have an assortment of John Tomac, designed, Tioga Multi - Control saddles new in cardboard boxes . Who remembers these ? They are more downhill oriented but offer riding position manouverability .

[mat_from_ballarat]

A brilliant description. Very helpful!

[edudar]

Isn’t it the opposite regarding stem and bar lengths to steering sensitivity? Shorter stem and wider bar reduce sensitivity and make steering more predictable. Longer stem and narrower bar make steering twitchy.

[jared]

I know Cam you don’t do triathlons or TT but wow would be great to hear Neils take on that type of fit. I have lots of knowledge after years but Neil always has a different way of looking at rider and bike.
Thx.

[rbstretch]

I had to do a double take at the beginning when you were showing my local trails...

[riffmeisterkl]

But for MTB normally we are out of the saddle during cornering, also the saddle will be dropped for descending and riding drop offs, especially if you have a dropper post.

[gavinbutler]

Another great video. Love the diversity in the content. Keep it up.

[SprayIgniteBoom]

Thanks! Many riders don’t put enough importance on reach, stack and seat height…and that’s fine, BUT ‘IF’ you want to really transform your riding experience…those 3 are crucial between ‘mmm’ to ‘great ride’. Thanks again guys!!! (I share these vids w/my USAF 🇺🇸 friends here in N.Italy 🇮🇹 btw)

[fhowland]

What about bar sweep? I have a bar that I think doesn’t have enough sweep and I’ve been getting sore wrists

[richeeg]

Idk about the whole balance thing. Trough loose corners, or steep drops, I'm 99% of the time standing up anyways, so the saddle set back doesn't play a role here

I think running the saddle a bit more forward could help with climbing though

[John]

Thank you for your useful video. I ride road bikes and I am new to MTB since I enjoy riding together with my little son who is a MTB fan. My worry is how shall I accommodate to the wider Q factor of the MTB. I would like to avoid an injury from the different Q. Any general advice would be helpful. Merry Christmas with health and prosperity.