I am very impressed with the meter and tone of the presenter's speech. This was very professional and easy to understand. The chalkboard style was very useful.
I've been looking into road bikes for a while now and this video has helped me the most thus far! Now I feel like even though I have never ridden a road bike in my life, i can walk in as a smart and confident consumer. Thanks for this helpful video!
i have recently gotten into cycling and was not fitted to my scott cr1 by the shop. so i have to master my fit on my own. after scouring the internet, i came across this video. it fully explains the (in plain english) how to be fitted to a road bike. and, the guy with the video camera actually points the camera at what you are talking about. sweet video, thanks for the help. i feel comfortable on my bike already.
i really enjoyed listening to this. and watching. but mostly listening. your voice is very calming and made me feel comfortable hearing the information. thank you
I appreciate this. When I bought my bike, I was fitted to the size of the bike because of my near extreme height, but not to anything else. Now I believe I can make some adjustments that will make riding easier.
Thanks, just what I was looking for. Ничего себе, искал видео о правильной посадке, нашёл наконец, и это видео , снятое ровно 8 лет назад, ну, один день разницы. Вроде, не так давно, и не очень много событий, но, например, 8 лет с 2000-го - это много. О, сравните 1996 год с 2004 - пипец как много изменилось же! Опять же, посчитайте, какой год будет через восемь лет, и удивитесь))
I am so amazed I returned an expensive mtn bike last year because it just did not feel good to ride. Wish that I and the sales staff would have known these simple ways to set up the bike Thanks
Nice info. Didn't know there was so much more info then the bend in the knee so there's no hyper extension and the seat height to be proper so the hips don't rock. Lots of useful great info. Thanks, I want to get a new road bike soon like a trek 3.1 madone, also looking at specialized or even cannondale road bikes.
Great info. I now know a lot move about the fit of my bike. I will make some adjustments to hopefully improve the feel & performance of my bike. Thanks.
Thanks for posting Chris.Great information,especially determining the stem length as I have never heard that one before.Unbelievably I had a bike made for me and even though I am 5' 10 they fitted 175mm crank arms
Thats a simple but fantastic video which is probably going to save people in the range of 100 to 200 pound for a professional bike fit, just by watching this video!
This is really a good video. Been riding a long but maybe I should rethink my bike fit. Got to be comfortable on the bike. Knee over pedal axel super advise.
I was always taught that to determine stem lenghth that your hands were supossed to be in the drops when looking down to see where the bar is in relation to the hub. It seems to work better for me to do it this way. You can do it either way depending on how low and stretched out you like to be.
Great video! It was really helpfull. Only when you show the angle that your downward leg makes when adjusting the saddle height,you're showing a different angle that is not 10-20 degrees. You meant the angle between the under leg and the vertical.
Perhaps go for shallower drops, I ride an old raleigh steel frame, kitted with modern groupset, bars etc. I use a shallower drop to most of my friends so not as extreme a difference from when up top, very comfy indeed, i take it's either your lower back or wrists or both that feel uncomfortable?
Thanks best video yet.. One question The guy at the bike shop thinks I need a 56cm frame. that feels too tall for me. ( 6' 210lbs 32in inseam ) I rode the 52cm and it felt ok. the 56 seemed too tall what do you think Thanks Terry
Hey Cris, MABUHAY! greetings from the Cebu City,Philippines. great video man. you enlighten me on my bike knowledge. i only have 1 question for you: IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR FITTING FOR TRIATHLON BIKE? Salamat Bai, paul
I had a pro bike fit recently and this is spot on. I only needed a few minor adjustments to saddle position, cleats and stem position but the difference it has made to my comfort, and my overall performance in only a few short weeks is remarkable.I'm definitely getting more forward prepulsion, with seemingly less effort from my new set up. So for anyone considering a bike fit i say go for it.
Nice video; thank you. People should remember to make very small & separate changes. If you change both your saddle position fore and aft at the same time as your saddle height, you can't isolate the effects of the change. Do them separately. For example, I moved my saddle forward in two 4 mm increments after changing to a Specialized Romin saddle (which I recommend).
Yes, quite easily in fact. I'm 5'10" and weigh 300 pounds, and I prefer a road bike over a mountain bike. My road bike has an aluminum frame and aluminum 700x23c wheels, and it holds up to me pretty well.
Excellent advice! I'm going to keep this on my 'Watch Later' list, so when I get my road bike, I'll have the perfect reference video to make the fit just right! The *only* problem I can forsee, is that they only showed up to 6'1", and I'm 6'2". Oh well, I'll figure it out.
i am looking to get PEUGEOT RACING BIKE and i always ride mountain bikes but i am wondering will the position of riding this bike effect me as in do i need to learn anything new cause the position is different and handle bars r different
I have a mountain kind of bike and I want to go more faster in the road is there any wey if I can change the tires from my mountain bike and replace it with the road bike Do you think it can run faster?
I'm a very experienced cyclist but I had all of my training/ racing on hardtail mtn bikes before purchasing my first road bike this week. I'm pretty sure I got the right size (56cm - moderate compact geometry Motobecane LeChampion CF) since I am 5'9" and ride 17" mtn bikes. The road bike feels comfortable in every aspect except when I am in the drops. It feels very unnatural when in this position. Is this just because I've logged tens of thousands of miles on flat bars or is it a fit issue?
I am very impressed with the meter and tone of the presenter's speech. This was very professional and easy to understand. The chalkboard style was very useful.
What a soothing voice, after he fits the bike for me, i want him to read a book so i can go to sleep.
For someone who knows nothing about road bikes this video I found most useful and easy to follow and I looked at many. Thanks
Great job. The clearest and friendliest video on bike fitting i've ever seen
I've been looking into road bikes for a while now and this video has helped me the most thus far! Now I feel like even though I have never ridden a road bike in my life, i can walk in as a smart and confident consumer. Thanks for this helpful video!
I play this each night before I go to sleep...Seriously, very informative, thanks!!
i have recently gotten into cycling and was not fitted to my scott cr1 by the shop. so i have to master my fit on my own. after scouring the internet, i came across this video. it fully explains the (in plain english) how to be fitted to a road bike. and, the guy with the video camera actually points the camera at what you are talking about. sweet video, thanks for the help. i feel comfortable on my bike already.
This guy would make it in Hollywood! Great presentation with great voice! Thanks!
Great Video. Very comprehensive.
The calm voice and concise language makes info easy to understand and quick to sink in.
six out of five stars!
i really enjoyed listening to this. and watching. but mostly listening. your voice is very calming and made me feel comfortable hearing the information. thank you
Very knowledgeable and a relaxing voice. Perfect for meditation :)
This was far most the best road bicycle fit video .
An excellent and clear presentation.Too many presenters try to show off their knowledge;this guy just tries to impart his. Well done.
love finding informative videos like this one, makes RUclips worth using
Love your voice - I could listen to you all day. Great info as well - nice and straight forward, just right for a newbie like me.
Wow, who would've thought Sam Roberts knew so much about road-bike fitting?? Awesome vid!
Just unwrapped my first road bike and this is a great noob guide. Good work fella!
Super helpful for a Newbie...Thanks so much! This guy is the Bob Ross of Bicycling...
Great job with the explanation, and perfect verbal cadence for thorough comprehension.
Thank You!
I really like Performance Bike. Good service, friendly/knowledgable staff and good prices.
Really like this bloke's advice, relaxed yet professional !
Feels like im being taught a bike fit by Bob Ross, happy little stems and happy little saddle heights :)
the4horseman LMAO SPOT ON
hahaha
I appreciate this. When I bought my bike, I was fitted to the size of the bike because of my near extreme height, but not to anything else. Now I believe I can make some adjustments that will make riding easier.
nice i loved the presentation , i am beginner and his advice opened up my eyes to things i would never notice
Nice job. Super informative. It gives cyclists somewhere to start with regards to sizing. Thanks for your time you put into the video. Well done.
hahaha. The most relaxing voice I've ever heard on planet earth. Brilliant.
This is a great video! Very well shot, edited, and executed. And this guy really knows his stuff. Thank you!
the best bike fitting video in my opinion :)
Best Tutorial on the web! GJ! Hey performance... hang on to Christopher... he's gold.
Thanks, just what I was looking for.
Ничего себе, искал видео о правильной посадке, нашёл наконец, и это видео , снятое ровно 8 лет назад, ну, один день разницы. Вроде, не так давно, и не очень много событий, но, например, 8 лет с 2000-го - это много. О, сравните 1996 год с 2004 - пипец как много изменилось же! Опять же, посчитайте, какой год будет через восемь лет, и удивитесь))
Nice video. I'd like to see a mention of the availability of cranks up to 220mm though and frames with higher BB's for taller riders.
performance bike rocks. This really helps, especially if you are a newbie!
Thanks guys.
I am so amazed I returned an expensive mtn bike last year because it just did not feel good to ride. Wish that I and the sales staff would have known these simple ways to set up the bike Thanks
Nice info. Didn't know there was so much more info then the bend in the knee so there's no hyper extension and the seat height to be proper so the hips don't rock. Lots of useful great info. Thanks, I want to get a new road bike soon like a trek 3.1 madone, also looking at specialized or even cannondale road bikes.
You have such a magically calm and warm voice, you should record audiobooks :)
Great info. I now know a lot move about the fit of my bike. I will make some adjustments to hopefully improve the feel & performance of my bike. Thanks.
I play this every night before I go to bed with a warm glass of milk. Seriously, good stuff...Thanks!
simple, direct to the point, clean and clear instruction. many thumbs upppp..
very good video. and nice voice thanks and
Could u upload more video of fitting info?
Thanks for posting Chris.Great information,especially determining the stem length as I have never heard that one before.Unbelievably I had a bike made for me and even though I am 5' 10 they fitted 175mm crank arms
Thats a simple but fantastic video which is probably going to save people in the range of 100 to 200 pound for a professional bike fit, just by watching this video!
This is really a good video. Been riding a long but maybe I should rethink my bike fit. Got to be comfortable on the bike. Knee over pedal axel super advise.
Very good video!
Note that on step 3 he displays "behind" but talks about "in front"... was a bit confusing for a beginner like me :-)
I was always taught that to determine stem lenghth that your hands were supossed to be in the drops when looking down to see where the bar is in relation to the hub. It seems to work better for me to do it this way. You can do it either way depending on how low and stretched out you like to be.
Don't understand the hate, this video was very informative and clearly delivered. Nice Job thanks.
Great info explained in a way that road cycling newbie dummies like me can understand.
Thank you!
I agree this is a good place to start. Some of the other videos on the same subject are less clear and less comprehansive than this one.
Great video! It was really helpfull. Only when you show the angle that your downward leg makes when adjusting the saddle height,you're showing a different angle that is not 10-20 degrees. You meant the angle between the under leg and the vertical.
Perhaps go for shallower drops, I ride an old raleigh steel frame, kitted with modern groupset, bars etc. I use a shallower drop to most of my friends so not as extreme a difference from when up top, very comfy indeed, i take it's either your lower back or wrists or both that feel uncomfortable?
omg!!! I love Chris! He's so soothing and awesome! It's amazing that 5mm on the crankarm can make such a difference.
Thanks for posting. Nice, practical, calming and informative video!
Excellent video. Very informative & helpful information. Thanks very much for posting it!
Thanks
best video yet.. One question The guy at the bike shop thinks I need a 56cm frame. that feels too tall for me. ( 6' 210lbs 32in inseam ) I rode the 52cm and it felt ok.
the 56 seemed too tall
what do you think
Thanks
Terry
How chilled out are you!? Nice vid chap, many thanks, off to sort my cleats out!
I was pissed about my bike not fitting. It still doesn't fit but this guys voice calmed my soul.
Comprehensive & informative. Very helpful to see this. Thanks.
Hey Cris,
MABUHAY! greetings from the Cebu City,Philippines. great video man. you enlighten me on my bike knowledge. i only have 1 question for you: IS THERE ANY PARTICULAR FITTING FOR TRIATHLON BIKE?
Salamat Bai,
paul
Thanks, All the information you needed without getting to complicated.
I had a pro bike fit recently and this is spot on. I only needed a few minor adjustments to saddle position, cleats and stem position but the difference it has made to my comfort, and my overall performance in only a few short weeks is remarkable.I'm definitely getting more forward prepulsion, with seemingly less effort from my new set up. So for anyone considering a bike fit i say go for it.
Massive help, I'm a novice and this is a great place to start from!
Nice video; thank you. People should remember to make very small & separate changes. If you change both your saddle position fore and aft at the same time as your saddle height, you can't isolate the effects of the change. Do them separately. For example, I moved my saddle forward in two 4 mm increments after changing to a Specialized Romin saddle (which I recommend).
Should I try to maintain the 'knee over pedal spindle' relationship on a climb or descent? What about when I'm riding my recumbent bike?
best video ever on this argument. Thank you Christopher!
Great and simple presentation. Exactly the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you.
I love how relaxed he looks :O
one day I hope to achieve that level of calmness.
Yes, quite easily in fact. I'm 5'10" and weigh 300 pounds, and I prefer a road bike over a mountain bike. My road bike has an aluminum frame and aluminum 700x23c wheels, and it holds up to me pretty well.
I actually understood what this guy said.
Always a plus...
Great video! And very...calming. Ironic for such fast bikes.
Excellent advice! I'm going to keep this on my 'Watch Later' list, so when I get my road bike, I'll have the perfect reference video to make the fit just right! The *only* problem I can forsee, is that they only showed up to 6'1", and I'm 6'2". Oh well, I'll figure it out.
dude has a very chill voice... oh and good information too!
Thank you for a great, clear and helpful video!
this video is trippin me out... the camera work.. the old school quality of video... this dude
So would I be correct in thinking that to convert a bike from a tourer to a racing rig, you'd swap out the stem, rather than changing saddle height?
Thanks for advices. Mine is waiting for me before I get home and start riding it
that's it! straight forward, plain and painless!!
very helpful, good and clear instruction, thanks.
Good content, excellent presentations skills, thanks for posting!
fantastic video for me as a beginner... thank you
Thank you for this video guys. You have a good store and a good crew here in SD ; )
Appreciate you posting this a really useful tool.
Brilliant .. Thats made it soo much clearer..
i am looking to get PEUGEOT RACING BIKE and i always ride mountain bikes but i am wondering will the position of riding this bike effect me as in do i need to learn anything new cause the position is different and handle bars r different
Love you bro, Keep the Biking spirit. Very useful information.
Thank you for creating a video without the usual nonsense most RUclipsrs upload.
Really helped me out a lot.
Thanks!
wow! Thanks so much for sharing this video.. Greetings from UK
I have a mountain kind of bike and I want to go more faster in the road is there any wey if I can change the tires from my mountain bike and replace it with the road bike Do you think it can run faster?
Simple and precise... help me alot with my fitting...thks..
Presenter is like a Zen Master on Valium. Good advice too.
Super helpfull and very well explained!! Awesome video
A good video - very sensible - I appreciate the advice.
This guy should totally have a radio show.
Yeah agreed this is a very good video / tutorial for anyone looking for insight kmowledge to set up thier bike.
This is very clear explanation. Thanks
I'm a very experienced cyclist but I had all of my training/ racing on hardtail mtn bikes before purchasing my first road bike this week. I'm pretty sure I got the right size (56cm - moderate compact geometry Motobecane LeChampion CF) since I am 5'9" and ride 17" mtn bikes. The road bike feels comfortable in every aspect except when I am in the drops. It feels very unnatural when in this position. Is this just because I've logged tens of thousands of miles on flat bars or is it a fit issue?
awesome video dude great voice
Agreed. Very soothing and articulate.
Thank you , great starting set up guide
I listen to this when I go sleep...very soothing
thanks so much
you are like the "Bob Ross" of bicycles thnx