Do THIS Before Getting A Bike Fit!

We're always saying a great way to get faster on the bike is by getting a bike fit, but people often forget to do some minor maintenance tasks before the bike fit. Not doing these can waste time at the bike fit, or in some cases make a bike fit impossible! Bike fitter extraordinaire and our own Alex take you through some basic maintenance tasks which can save you time and money at a bike fit.

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Have you ever had a bike fit? Let us know in the comments👇

[hisdadjames]

That was nice, to-the-point and completely free of BS! Thanks guys. 👏👏

[shepshape]

Great tips, I am thinking about doing a bike fit and I never stopped to consider that I should check all of those things before going in. These bike fitters charge a premium price for their time, and you don't want it to be spent fixing your bike when it should be spent fixing your position on the bike. So thanks for that video, and for those thinking about getting a bike fit, do your research and make sure you find someone with a lot of experience and positive reviews.

[zedtony]

Sounds like the majority of people need a bike service not a bike fit.

[lv]

Had a ‘Bike Fit’ after purchasing a bike, wishing I’d done it before purchasing!
Rather than spending money on aftermarket parts to ‘make it fit’, albeit they were upgrade aftermarket parts.

Was done on a jig not actual on my bike.
Allowing the trial various saddles, handlebar width, stem length etc.

It removed all aches & pains whilst riding.
Even came away in a more aero position!4cm reduction in handlebar width, lowered & shortened stem.
Can’t recommend a jig bike fit enough!

[d-rdrd]

The right video at the right time for me, thank you GCN!

[seattlegrrlie]

Advise I got awhile back is that bike saddles are like shoes. They wear out, droop, and need to be replaced. Obviously, this depends how much you weigh, how often you ride, and the saddle itself ... didn't realize that my peddle is the same and that explains some of the play I've got in my right foot

[LouisGuitarable]

Great video, going to take my new bike in to local fitter as the frame is a couple of centimeters bigger than current

[chrisridesbicycles]

Check up front with your bike fitter which model of indoor trainer he or she uses. We had a bit of a fumble to adapt my Cannondale on his Tacx Neo.

[williamhilliard]

What about the the weak link between, hoods & top o the seat .

[saddleweary]

It would be nice to get Jake on the show more often

[klnsmn]

What's your advice on cycling glasses and prescription eyeglasses?

[fredmcgough]

Can you still get a bike fit if you want to use flat pedals? Do a person have to use clipless pedals for a bike fit? I never had a bike fit.

[HamRadio]

Does an aero frame matter more or less than aero wheels? sounds like a great topic for a tech video!

[derf]

My maint issue is the front wheel fits in the back if i really tighten it In. But the rear doesnt fit in the front

[jameslopez]

I bought a new Specialized Allez road bike! My bike Shop Offered a free Bike Fitting by a Certified Bicycle Fitting Pro!

[graniteslinger]

Hey GCN Tech, I have very narrow sit bones (85mm) and am having trouble finding saddles which are both narrow and relatively flat. Any recommendations from bike fitter Jake?

[johngannon]

Thanks as ever. A few thoughts.
Doing a lot of walking in road shoes? Maybe you’d be better off in MTB or touring shoes that have recessed cleats.
Worn pedals? I’d have thought any level of wear would take quite some time. One to ask my LBS.

[CrabgrassFarmer]

One more ... clean out the compacted dirt and stones from your cleat bolts

[Mavrik-]

My body always tells me about adjustments needed. Takes about a week of dialing in. And it doesn't cost me a thing but my attention to details. Your body doesn't lie.
Ok keepemcoming there slim