Agree! I am riding the same model saddle for 20 years on all bikes (3 road bikes and 2 mtb) and these do not last forever (many 5 hour+ rides) The last 2 saddles were bought on eBay from Italy and a slightly used one from CA. The wear was to the point where only silicone inserts were left on the sides
My favourite model of all time is a roadie saddle (Selle San Marco Aspide). The bad thing is that it is not usable with baggy shorts because they caught in the slot at the back and prevent you from moving forward again. The good thing is that many other San Marco models also fit me (I use the GND on non-Lycra bikes). It‘t like a brand of shoes that fits me.
Hey guys ive asked doddy over on #askGMBNtech however my comment would have slipped through the cracks. Im curious to know what you guys think about Lee McCormacks RAD (rider area distance) concept of bike fitment. I think after learning how he suggested a bike be fit up based on your neutral stance on the bike, maybe you boys could give it a go and see what numbers come out then test ride a bike with those measurements.. could make for an interesting vid
I had a related question: Neil said he's learned over the years what is the ideal fit for him, but bike geo has changed so much over the last decade. I was curious if Neil tweaks components/spacers/etc so that he always has the same basic body fit (e.g., based on RAD) even though things like HTA and wheelbase have changed over time.
I switched from really good grips to Ergon last year. Night and day. Pain in the lower palm over the course of a ride. Ergon grips were a superior solution. Perfect grip for trail/enduro. Don’t think about it anymore
I bought my first MTB (Canyon Stoic 3) in February and was depressed about the amount of wrist pain I was suffering of. I swapped the grips to Ergon GS1 and have had no wrist pain at all ever since. It took a while to find the best setup for grip angle and lever positioning. I'm glad that I solved the problem with a good grip that suits me so I could continue with the new hobby
Recently I’ve bought a set of GA2 fat grips. I’ve done 4 rides so far 2-3 hours long each. I absolutely love them, they are so comfortable. I recommend them to anyone who has large hands.
Always a sitbone issue with saddles. Switched from an SDG to an Ergon based on their online saddle finder. A little strange at first because it was stiffer than the SDG but the comfort is superior
Always suffered with bike comfort, had a bike fit which only made it worst, tried lots of different grips and handlebars. I've learned just to put up with it and keep going. It's not going to stop me riding
Currently still saving for a FS Trail/AM bike. Comfort is the most important for me since my L4 - L5 discs are compromised (they kinda collapsed and merged together). Biking will be limited to more or less an hour. No jumps, just good fun. This video is super helpful for me, thank you! I do hope the stock saddle of whatever bike I get is good enough for my current circumstances. Though if ever I need to replace it, Ill definitely be rewatching this video. Though there are still some things I need to research about, like saddle shape and the rider flexibility thing I keep seeing...
I have nerve damage in my hand and Ergon grips are the only ones that I have found, so far, that help with the nerve pain in my hand. I may pay a bit more, but I can ride all day so it’s worth it. My last pair lasted 8 years as well.
I had higher expectations for this video. You covered the basics, grips and saddle are a bit obvious. I was hoping you were going to go more in depth, bar rise, stem length, stack. Relieving neck and lower back pain, getting your feet weighted etc. This info is a bit of a cop out for the title.
@@voicheck1 my cockpit is now 30mm risers, 35mm stem, 35mm under stem. No more lower back pain or stiff neck and i feel more weighted on my feet and not my bars. I think this video is a wasted opportunity and its just a promotion video for Ergon.
Nice informative video, thankfully I don't suffer from from seat or grip issues, the problem I find being 6ft 1 and having long legs and shorter upper body I struggle to get the bars to the right height to alleviate neck ache on longer rides, I've found riser bars help
Simplify. Handlebars and pedals are a must, but a saddle isn't. You don't need to sit to go on a Nordic ski expedition, you don't need to sit to run an ultra marathon, you don't need to sit to rock climb up a cliff. Just toss on the smallest / lightest saddle you can find, slam it down, enjoy the weight savings / extra range of motion, and only need to optimize your setup for standing.
When I ride bike parks I can get some significant pain in my fingers. Mostly when you have passing though uneven terrain very fast, like rocky patches and brake bumps. Pain builds up and it becomes kind of hard use your fingers, for example to brake. Totally worth the fun though. I switched to Ergon GA2 FAT grips and I definitely had my front suspension setup incorrectly last year. Looking forward to try again. Note: if you do a lot of bike park you might want the softer gravity grips. For me bike parks are (sadly) kind of rare, but when I go, I spend all the time I can there :D
I was getting arm pump last year and got some Ergon GA3s hoping they would help. I found them really comfortable for flat & uphill, but no change to the arm pump on dowhhills. I ended up working on the 'heavy feet, light hands' technique and solved the problem for me.
I’ve got Ergon GE1 grips. Switched to them after having an olecranon fracture and compressed ulnar nerve. The change was instant. I swear by them and won’t have anything else. It just hurts a bit inside to see them get damaged in riding incidents.
My Vitus Nucleus VRS XL came with the skinniest of grips, especially for a bike sized for the larger individual. Just switched to Ergon’s fat grips and the difference is amazing! Started the 100 miles in May for prostate cancer and for longer rides the saddle is a killer so might have to look at their saddles.
@@ElderlyAnteater I got the 2020 model but the 2021 looks about the same with a larger range on the back from what I can tell. The feel of the bike is great now I changed the grips and started working on the sag and rebound. The slacker head angle, compared to my GT Aggressor, feels great on descending. Can’t wait to swap out the saddle and get it to my nearest bike park! But I would say order it with some wider grips if your hands are large and get some frame protection as when I got it my son leant his bike on it a bit hard and scraped a chunk off. Very fragile paintwork!
I was suffering with this too. I found that going from 25mm to 40mm riser bar and thicker grips helped. I also lowered and tilted my saddle back very slightly to take some weight off of my hands. Don't tilt the saddle back too much though - I found that it put pressure on my perineum...
@@flashman2008 I feel a little like an idiot now, i havent cut down my handlebars to size, theyre at 820mm atm, and correct size for me should be around 740 lol
actually for me it was the other way round, i swapped a 20mm rise carbon race face bar against a 35mm rise value aluminum bar and it made everything more comfortable. don't know if the higher riser had the bigger effect though.
I developed ulnar neural palsy in my hand during an Imperial century ride on my road bike. Basically it came down to not shifting my grip and pressure on a regular basis. It was scary because I literally had three fingers paralyzed for about 10 days. The lesson here: screw road biking, stay on the trail!
If you are on a budget, look into used marketplaces. People often sell the saddle their bike came with because it doesn‘t fit them. If you find a model that fits you, you can make a bargain.
When i ride i get sharp pain between my shoulder blades used to get it alot. Not so much now but i find when i need to put up on the bars to do a hop or a jump i still get a sharp pain.
Never had a bike fit, but on my latest bike: Merida big nine xt carbon I had knee injuries, knees feeling soar/infected(warm,painfull). I thought 2 things, either go to the fysio therapist or it had something to do with my position on the bike. I’ve done een cyclefit measurement, and they adjusted my bike to it. 0 complaints of pains or other things afterwords.
Did they change any parts? I have an old knee injury from a snowboard accident and I feel the steep seat angles of modern bikes are not good for me. Sounds like it is possible to get it right with a modern bike.
@@chrisridesbicycles yea they did, not many costs though. My position on the bike was to far up, to much pressure on my upper legs and knees.So they changed my position to have a better attack position, but lower. They only changed my stem on my bike, for a fsa one dropped 20 degrees. For the rest they adjusted saddle height and click peddles.
Cyclist palsy here....Every once in a while need to move my hands in the air, to get the feeling back to my fingers. Great experience though, when you want to break but can´t feel your fingers👌
Bad lower back after 10km on the trail but no problems after 50km on the canals/more flat terrain... Any advice on this one? Edit: Riding on the hardtail.
I think it might be due to weak core muscles. Do you do core exercises regularly? I would recommend 2-3x 30 secs of planking every day for starter, and see if it makes any difference.
This video came out just a little too late for me lol doctor just told me a few days ago to not ride for 6 weeks in hopes that my ulnar nerve repairs itself without needing surgery
I'm the same height as you. It's very difficult to find one. I recently bought a Whyte 629 V3 Hardtail. I've put 40mm Renthal bars on mine and a 70mm stem. If you find a full suspension one. I'd like to know which one 👍👍
Great video however there is no way to test the products before you buy it? My wife bought 2 saddles and none of them worked (both ergon women especific)
Some bike shops have test saddles from some brands (BBB, Selle, probably others) and they might offer free returns after test riding the other brands that does not supply the shops with test saddles. Otherwise you could buy online from a store with free returns and at least test sit the saddle in the garage. I did both and ended up finding I needed a flat and wide saddle (to support my sit bones) as opposed to the curved, narrow one (which put pressure on soft tissue). Then, I rode a test saddle for a week or so and finally ordered it. Been loving it ever since (BBB Echelon 165mm).
I’d love to know how to alleviate the strain on my knee. I used to get pain around the kneecap and it moved around so it must be something I’m doing wrong. It’s been better since I got a different bike so my fit must be better but not sure quite how. Saddle height, Q-factor, pedal stack height… still not quite sure.
Last year I had a really bad pain near my kneecap, but from what I remember it was always in the same spot, since then I started using clipless pedals and the pain didnt reoccur.
I've discovered I tend to get "cyclists palsy" or tingling of the outer fingers ( ring and little predominantly) due to , I guess, too much bodyweight being put through the wrists but even though I put equal amounts of weight through both hands I only seem to get it on the left hand! Ergon GP1 grips have helped but there still seems to be more to be done. Any suggestions?
I ride more XC and have a super light Selle Italia SLR Superflow saddle on a new to me soft tail (not full suspension). The saddle came with the bike. I've been having lots of pain in my butt bones and find myself squirming around trying to find a comfortable position. It's currently set up completely level. Any suggestions?
Anyone else get tingly/numb feet on longer uphills? I wear 5-10s on Raceface Chesters, and if I'm climbing more than 20 minutes my feet get uncomfortable. This is the only bike / bike shoes I've ever had, so I'm not sure if I should be trying other combos or working on technique or something else. Any suggestions?
I tend to struggle with my hands where my knuckles and fingers go into a stiff crawl which is really painful when you get to the bottom of a downhill section. It's not arm pump or a numbing feel, does anyone else suffer with something similar?
Check your sitting position. If it is causing you to put pressure on the bars you may need to adjust it. I had the same issue. Switching grips helped some, but I figured out that a slight saddle adjustment made a big difference in my situation
i've been working in food delivery for a bit over a year now (with a bicycle to be exact) and i get the tingly feeling in the pinky of my left hand. i was wondering why it's like that
Be sure to avoid allowing the outside of your hand to make contact with any metal at the end of the grip (some grips have a metal ring there, some don't). The vibration from the metal ring can eventually numb the nerve.
i had a problem with that and solved by rotating my bars and my grips (which is made from o firmer compound) a little bit to adjust to the anatomy of my hands. Might not work if your bars dont have backsweep and if your grips are cilindrical.
So hwo the complex in #GMBN is the confort on in yuor #Mountainbiking of the good Woman doctor the so talking contac points with endelbart ergon positions for yuor #Mountainbike guy. Nils ride thanks
Disclaimer. Some cold heart truth follows. If it hurts to ride a bike then there is only one real reason. You are getting old. Look at the kids, they can ride any geometry, big, small, whatever, the whole day and they are never out of breath. So give a visit to your physiotherapist and discuss your issues there. Internet is not the best place to look for medical advice.
Simplify. Handlebars and pedals are a must, but a saddle isn't. You don't need to sit to go on a Nordic ski expedition, you don't need to sit to run an ultra marathon, you don't need to sit to rock climb up a cliff. Just toss on the smallest / lightest saddle you can find, slam it down, enjoy the weight savings / extra range of motion, and only need to optimize your setup for standing.
I really appreciate the gooch groove on ergon saddles
If you have found THE saddle for you, buy ten of them. Just in case they stop making the model.
Bruh NO don’t do that they last forever only buy 1
Agree! I am riding the same model saddle for 20 years on all bikes (3 road bikes and 2 mtb) and these do not last forever (many 5 hour+ rides) The last 2 saddles were bought on eBay from Italy and a slightly used one from CA. The wear was to the point where only silicone inserts were left on the sides
My favourite model of all time is a roadie saddle (Selle San Marco Aspide). The bad thing is that it is not usable with baggy shorts because they caught in the slot at the back and prevent you from moving forward again. The good thing is that many other San Marco models also fit me (I use the GND on non-Lycra bikes). It‘t like a brand of shoes that fits me.
Lol, that's what I do with clothes. But I limit myself to two or three.
@@evamarek5205 Good point. I also buy identical shorts if I have found one that fits well.
Hey guys ive asked doddy over on #askGMBNtech however my comment would have slipped through the cracks. Im curious to know what you guys think about Lee McCormacks RAD (rider area distance) concept of bike fitment. I think after learning how he suggested a bike be fit up based on your neutral stance on the bike, maybe you boys could give it a go and see what numbers come out then test ride a bike with those measurements.. could make for an interesting vid
I had a related question: Neil said he's learned over the years what is the ideal fit for him, but bike geo has changed so much over the last decade. I was curious if Neil tweaks components/spacers/etc so that he always has the same basic body fit (e.g., based on RAD) even though things like HTA and wheelbase have changed over time.
Cush core, ergon, proper fork setup, sail over as many bumps, rest
I switched from really good grips to Ergon last year. Night and day. Pain in the lower palm over the course of a ride. Ergon grips were a superior solution. Perfect grip for trail/enduro. Don’t think about it anymore
I bought my first MTB (Canyon Stoic 3) in February and was depressed about the amount of wrist pain I was suffering of. I swapped the grips to Ergon GS1 and have had no wrist pain at all ever since. It took a while to find the best setup for grip angle and lever positioning. I'm glad that I solved the problem with a good grip that suits me so I could continue with the new hobby
Recently I’ve bought a set of GA2 fat grips. I’ve done 4 rides so far 2-3 hours long each. I absolutely love them, they are so comfortable. I recommend them to anyone who has large hands.
I'm learning little tweaks make a massive difference
I love this Chanel
They always give such amazing and useful tips/info.
Keep up the good work 🤟
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Always a sitbone issue with saddles. Switched from an SDG to an Ergon based on their online saddle finder. A little strange at first because it was stiffer than the SDG but the comfort is superior
I had severe wrist pain for about 4 months. Couldnt ride without a wrist supports. THanks for this video, it is needed.
Check the sqlab handlebar with more backsweep. I love it
@@toki2356 I appreciate the advice. I'll look into it.
Holly cow this is exactly the video that I needed. I have been experiencing hand and wrist pain and this video helped heaps thankyou
Glad you spoke about grips, I need to buy some new ones and didn’t know there was that much to consider
Always suffered with bike comfort, had a bike fit which only made it worst, tried lots of different grips and handlebars. I've learned just to put up with it and keep going. It's not going to stop me riding
Currently still saving for a FS Trail/AM bike. Comfort is the most important for me since my L4 - L5 discs are compromised (they kinda collapsed and merged together). Biking will be limited to more or less an hour. No jumps, just good fun. This video is super helpful for me, thank you! I do hope the stock saddle of whatever bike I get is good enough for my current circumstances. Though if ever I need to replace it, Ill definitely be rewatching this video. Though there are still some things I need to research about, like saddle shape and the rider flexibility thing I keep seeing...
Yeah, great video today, lots of good info on why you get sore in different areas and how to correct it. A good watch.
Glad it was helpful!
I have nerve damage in my hand and Ergon grips are the only ones that I have found, so far, that help with the nerve pain in my hand. I may pay a bit more, but I can ride all day so it’s worth it. My last pair lasted 8 years as well.
That was awesome I new about trying to get your saddle right but did not realised all the science for both so well done 👍🤟
I enjoyed the video. Regarding grips, I have nearly eliminated my wrist pain after switching to ESI Super Chunky silicon grips. They are great!
They are great... if you don’t need any control :p
I had higher expectations for this video. You covered the basics, grips and saddle are a bit obvious. I was hoping you were going to go more in depth, bar rise, stem length, stack. Relieving neck and lower back pain, getting your feet weighted etc. This info is a bit of a cop out for the title.
Same here, I get neck ache on longer rides, from having disproportionate legs to body ratio 🤣, i find using a riser bar helps,
@@voicheck1 my cockpit is now 30mm risers, 35mm stem, 35mm under stem. No more lower back pain or stiff neck and i feel more weighted on my feet and not my bars. I think this video is a wasted opportunity and its just a promotion video for Ergon.
@@RowlandtheBastard They weren't going to discuss anything that Ergon doesn't make.
@@asquare9316 i know. But the title is quit misleading.
That company, ergo or whatever they re called, simply hired them to make them a commercial. That s all there is to it.
Nice informative video, thankfully I don't suffer from from seat or grip issues, the problem I find being 6ft 1 and having long legs and shorter upper body I struggle to get the bars to the right height to alleviate neck ache on longer rides, I've found riser bars help
"when I'm riding my bike sort of twelve hours, something like that". Man, I can't even sleep for 12 hours without aching all over!
Hi and thank you for a informed direction as I'm going through the process with a new bike 😔 I'll get there!! 👍🏻
Simplify. Handlebars and pedals are a must, but a saddle isn't.
You don't need to sit to go on a Nordic ski expedition, you don't need to sit to run an ultra marathon, you don't need to sit to rock climb up a cliff.
Just toss on the smallest / lightest saddle you can find, slam it down, enjoy the weight savings / extra range of motion, and only need to optimize your setup for standing.
Definitely think I’ll be getting an Ergon e-bike saddle for the summer! 😁
given that I love lifting I’m used to/not bothered by a good arm pump
When I ride bike parks I can get some significant pain in my fingers. Mostly when you have passing though uneven terrain very fast, like rocky patches and brake bumps. Pain builds up and it becomes kind of hard use your fingers, for example to brake. Totally worth the fun though. I switched to Ergon GA2 FAT grips and I definitely had my front suspension setup incorrectly last year. Looking forward to try again. Note: if you do a lot of bike park you might want the softer gravity grips. For me bike parks are (sadly) kind of rare, but when I go, I spend all the time I can there :D
I was getting arm pump last year and got some Ergon GA3s hoping they would help. I found them really comfortable for flat & uphill, but no change to the arm pump on dowhhills. I ended up working on the 'heavy feet, light hands' technique and solved the problem for me.
I’ve got Ergon GE1 grips. Switched to them after having an olecranon fracture and compressed ulnar nerve. The change was instant. I swear by them and won’t have anything else. It just hurts a bit inside to see them get damaged in riding incidents.
I literally put a set of GE1 Ergon grips on yesterday. Saddle next
You forgot about brake leaver grips!! THEY HELP
Is this a fake channel?
@@malm4640 yes
I plastidip my brake levers, been doing it for over 20 years, works awesomely. a bit more comfort and waaaay more grip.
My Vitus Nucleus VRS XL came with the skinniest of grips, especially for a bike sized for the larger individual. Just switched to Ergon’s fat grips and the difference is amazing! Started the 100 miles in May for prostate cancer and for longer rides the saddle is a killer so might have to look at their saddles.
how is the bike mate? looking to get one myself in XL
@@ElderlyAnteater I got the 2020 model but the 2021 looks about the same with a larger range on the back from what I can tell. The feel of the bike is great now I changed the grips and started working on the sag and rebound. The slacker head angle, compared to my GT Aggressor, feels great on descending. Can’t wait to swap out the saddle and get it to my nearest bike park!
But I would say order it with some wider grips if your hands are large and get some frame protection as when I got it my son leant his bike on it a bit hard and scraped a chunk off. Very fragile paintwork!
Everywhere i see people talk about the area near your pinky finger hurting, but i feel alot of pressure between thumb and pointing finger.
I was suffering with this too. I found that going from 25mm to 40mm riser bar and thicker grips helped. I also lowered and tilted my saddle back very slightly to take some weight off of my hands. Don't tilt the saddle back too much though - I found that it put pressure on my perineum...
@@flashman2008 I feel a little like an idiot now, i havent cut down my handlebars to size, theyre at 820mm atm, and correct size for me should be around 740 lol
I went from a hardtail with suntour raidon forks, to a commencal meta with fox factory suspension and it is so comfy it doesn’t even feel like a bike
I prefer Ergonomic saddles and hope they incorporate a sealed compartment for an Apple AirTag underneath.
Someone owning a hardtail knows what is comfort🤣
Yup
why? Do you think hardtails are more comfortable than other bikes?
@@stickyschannel8497 because I can feel every pebble on track due to tail being hard but can have a lots of fun riding hard tail
@@seeyesgooooo8147 but feeling every pebble on track equals comfort in your perspective ?
@@stickyschannel8497 it's opposite (just joking)🤣
Excellent info
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Neil, do carbon fiber bars help with comfort ? I’ve heard they are more vertically compliant than aluminium bars.
actually for me it was the other way round, i swapped a 20mm rise carbon race face bar against a 35mm rise value aluminum bar and it made everything more comfortable. don't know if the higher riser had the bigger effect though.
Totally the opposite for me, carbon bars really let me feel how shitty my damper was.
Good advertisement. I am going to buy an Ergon product, now. :)
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Holy Smokes! Ergon is on another level!
I developed ulnar neural palsy in my hand during an Imperial century ride on my road bike. Basically it came down to not shifting my grip and pressure on a regular basis. It was scary because I literally had three fingers paralyzed for about 10 days. The lesson here: screw road biking, stay on the trail!
Wise words! 😂
GMBN: Making a video with Ergon
Me: My bank account can’t afford it
Hou op om so goed te comment
Ergon grips are not much more expensive than other brands
No good buying the latest Fox 36 and spending £20 on the contact points between you and the bike....
If you are on a budget, look into used marketplaces. People often sell the saddle their bike came with because it doesn‘t fit them. If you find a model that fits you, you can make a bargain.
Just ordered a Ergon SFC3
Interesting! My left hand has that "asleep" feeling every time I ride. Usually 30 minutes into my ride.
Ergons are great.
Really informative video
When i ride i get sharp pain between my shoulder blades used to get it alot. Not so much now but i find when i need to put up on the bars to do a hop or a jump i still get a sharp pain.
I get a sore lower back when I'm out on weight a rough bumpy ride. What would be causing this?
Any articles on differences with handlebar sweep and the riding impacts?
Never had a bike fit, but on my latest bike: Merida big nine xt carbon I had knee injuries, knees feeling soar/infected(warm,painfull). I thought 2 things, either go to the fysio therapist or it had something to do with my position on the bike. I’ve done een cyclefit measurement, and they adjusted my bike to it. 0 complaints of pains or other things afterwords.
Did they change any parts? I have an old knee injury from a snowboard accident and I feel the steep seat angles of modern bikes are not good for me. Sounds like it is possible to get it right with a modern bike.
@@chrisridesbicycles yea they did, not many costs though. My position on the bike was to far up, to much pressure on my upper legs and knees.So they changed my position to have a better attack position, but lower. They only changed my stem on my bike, for a fsa one dropped 20 degrees. For the rest they adjusted saddle height and click peddles.
Cyclist palsy here....Every once in a while need to move my hands in the air, to get the feeling back to my fingers. Great experience though, when you want to break but can´t feel your fingers👌
Nice video. By the way, can we use a mtb saddle on a road bike or the other way?
Bad lower back after 10km on the trail but no problems after 50km on the canals/more flat terrain... Any advice on this one?
Edit: Riding on the hardtail.
I think it might be due to weak core muscles. Do you do core exercises regularly? I would recommend 2-3x 30 secs of planking every day for starter, and see if it makes any difference.
Graeme Mills 👍👍👌👌
This video came out just a little too late for me lol doctor just told me a few days ago to not ride for 6 weeks in hopes that my ulnar nerve repairs itself without needing surgery
Can you recommend a video on how to adjust/tune a sr suntour xcr 32 suspension. I’m new to mtb and don’t know how to do this.
Wich full-sus trail-mtb should i choose as a 2m tall rider?
I'm the same height as you. It's very difficult to find one. I recently bought a Whyte 629 V3 Hardtail. I've put 40mm Renthal bars on mine and a 70mm stem. If you find a full suspension one. I'd like to know which one 👍👍
@@freeatlast1810 i know that Trek has trail-mtb in XXL. But i want to know if there are other options
@@freeatlast1810 i Have a Merida XXL XC MTB. But i want a trail bike
You could look at Transition bikes. They look very very nice
Great video however there is no way to test the products before you buy it? My wife bought 2 saddles and none of them worked (both ergon women especific)
Some bike shops have test saddles from some brands (BBB, Selle, probably others) and they might offer free returns after test riding the other brands that does not supply the shops with test saddles.
Otherwise you could buy online from a store with free returns and at least test sit the saddle in the garage.
I did both and ended up finding I needed a flat and wide saddle (to support my sit bones) as opposed to the curved, narrow one (which put pressure on soft tissue). Then, I rode a test saddle for a week or so and finally ordered it. Been loving it ever since (BBB Echelon 165mm).
@@widkin Thanks for your advice.
do a vid about trail riding like a 2 day trail
Riding tubes or riding tubeless- which one is more beneficial in this discussion?
I guess you could argue that you can run lower tire pressure with tubeless, therefore the tire takes away more bumps making it more comfortable.
@@thom99 Thx. Good point. Also switched to higher TPI (threads per inch) with Maxxis tires and it’s actually a more plush, compliant ride. Thx
I’d love to know how to alleviate the strain on my knee. I used to get pain around the kneecap and it moved around so it must be something I’m doing wrong. It’s been better since I got a different bike so my fit must be better but not sure quite how. Saddle height, Q-factor, pedal stack height… still not quite sure.
Last year I had a really bad pain near my kneecap, but from what I remember it was always in the same spot, since then I started using clipless pedals and the pain didnt reoccur.
Nice info
I've discovered I tend to get "cyclists palsy" or tingling of the outer fingers ( ring and little predominantly) due to , I guess, too much bodyweight being put through the wrists but even though I put equal amounts of weight through both hands I only seem to get it on the left hand!
Ergon GP1 grips have helped but there still seems to be more to be done.
Any suggestions?
I always get sore first phalanges (first finger bone) on almost all of the fingers. Soreness comes from the inside. Any tips?
I ride more XC and have a super light Selle Italia SLR Superflow saddle on a new to me soft tail (not full suspension). The saddle came with the bike. I've been having lots of pain in my butt bones and find myself squirming around trying to find a comfortable position. It's currently set up completely level. Any suggestions?
Anyone else get tingly/numb feet on longer uphills? I wear 5-10s on Raceface Chesters, and if I'm climbing more than 20 minutes my feet get uncomfortable. This is the only bike / bike shoes I've ever had, so I'm not sure if I should be trying other combos or working on technique or something else. Any suggestions?
Idk why but when I get really tired and I can and want to push myself even more my hands for some reason ligten up and they get sorta weaker
Drink a beer before you ride, it definitely helps with the arm pump. Old motocross trick.
I tend to struggle with my hands where my knuckles and fingers go into a stiff crawl which is really painful when you get to the bottom of a downhill section. It's not arm pump or a numbing feel, does anyone else suffer with something similar?
My right thumb goes numb after a couple hours on my hybrid road bike. Never happens on the mtb tho
Check your sitting position. If it is causing you to put pressure on the bars you may need to adjust it. I had the same issue. Switching grips helped some, but I figured out that a slight saddle adjustment made a big difference in my situation
struggling with saddle sores and lower back aches :(
The wheels on my mtb have a bit of a sideways movement around the axle, does anyone know how to fix that?
Nice video. But the color grading on this video... =)
About comfort almost every time I ride my lower/mid back hurts a lot. Any tips?
I think it is a reach issue. Perhaps you need to slide your saddle closer to the handlebar or the stem is too long for your arms length.
Oh good, a prolonged advert for Ergon. It's getting like QVC. More overpriced stuff I don't want.
i've been working in food delivery for a bit over a year now (with a bicycle to be exact) and i get the tingly feeling in the pinky of my left hand. i was wondering why it's like that
Be sure to avoid allowing the outside of your hand to make contact with any metal at the end of the grip (some grips have a metal ring there, some don't). The vibration from the metal ring can eventually numb the nerve.
i had a problem with that and solved by rotating my bars and my grips (which is made from o firmer compound) a little bit to adjust to the anatomy of my hands. Might not work if your bars dont have backsweep and if your grips are cilindrical.
My bike last year had straight bars and foam grips and I didnt have this problem.
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Disclaimer. Some cold heart truth follows. If it hurts to ride a bike then there is only one real reason. You are getting old. Look at the kids, they can ride any geometry, big, small, whatever, the whole day and they are never out of breath. So give a visit to your physiotherapist and discuss your issues there. Internet is not the best place to look for medical advice.
Nah man, I’m 19 and very healthy but if the bike fit is off I get all sorts of pain.
@@santiagoreina2332 19 is old haha. When I was 12 I never got any pains ever.
@@nestserau True, but at 12 you are basically a kid
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Normally, a rider with small hands would use a small grip..........wait what?!?
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This video looks like a raw recording which was not color corrected
Sorry but this is for gmbn teck
Simplify. Handlebars and pedals are a must, but a saddle isn't.
You don't need to sit to go on a Nordic ski expedition, you don't need to sit to run an ultra marathon, you don't need to sit to rock climb up a cliff.
Just toss on the smallest / lightest saddle you can find, slam it down, enjoy the weight savings / extra range of motion, and only need to optimize your setup for standing.
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