No idea on how to upload an image. Got a bike for free on marketplace. I’ve googled all the words I can see and nothing comes up. The seat feels too close to the handle bars. Like my bum is shuffling backwards as far as it can to make it comfy. Do I need a bigger frame size or just adjust the seat? I did put the seat up a bit, my feet were still flat on the floor but I can’t see how making it taller will make it feel further back? It’s like my bum is too close??
Can anyone help? I have a serial number but guess this is of no info to anyone lol
No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Welcome
You can show images either by linking to them on an external server or by uploading them here. For the latter start here:
viewtopic.php?p=1836127#p1836127
Jonathan
You can show images either by linking to them on an external server or by uploading them here. For the latter start here:
viewtopic.php?p=1836127#p1836127
Jonathan
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Start here
https://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/up ... -2017a.pdf
A a quick start position is that your leg should be straight when you are sat on the saddle with your heel on the pedal.
https://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/up ... -2017a.pdf
A a quick start position is that your leg should be straight when you are sat on the saddle with your heel on the pedal.
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Have you checked all of the adjustments that you can make at the handlebars and at the seat? And do you already have suitable tools?
As a starting position I'd advise getting seat at the right height for pedalling, just a slight bend in your knee when it's fully extended (or fully extended when testing with your heel, as above). This may mean not being able to get both feet flat on the floor, and on many bikes that then requires getting off the saddle when you stop and back on when you start.
Yes, it does sound as if moving the saddle further back could help. But do the height first.
And when you've worked out how to show photos please post one of you on the bike, on the saddle, feet on the pedals.
Jonathan
As a starting position I'd advise getting seat at the right height for pedalling, just a slight bend in your knee when it's fully extended (or fully extended when testing with your heel, as above). This may mean not being able to get both feet flat on the floor, and on many bikes that then requires getting off the saddle when you stop and back on when you start.
Yes, it does sound as if moving the saddle further back could help. But do the height first.
And when you've worked out how to show photos please post one of you on the bike, on the saddle, feet on the pedals.
Jonathan
Last edited by Jdsk on 1 Apr 2024, 3:25pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
DIY bike fitting linked below
Set saddle height first.
Then saddle setback, relative to the pedals. ….KOPS will do for now.
Having done those 2 you can now sensibly judge reach to the bars
If you can, get someone to video you riding from the side.
I think you need to post the video on you tube and post a link here, but all that is beyond this old man!
Oh dear, just seen the date!
Set saddle height first.
Then saddle setback, relative to the pedals. ….KOPS will do for now.
Having done those 2 you can now sensibly judge reach to the bars
If you can, get someone to video you riding from the side.
I think you need to post the video on you tube and post a link here, but all that is beyond this old man!
Oh dear, just seen the date!
Bike fitting D.I.Y. .....http://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/upl ... -2017a.pdf
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
Remember, anything you do (or don't do) to your bike can have safety implications
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
Remember, anything you do (or don't do) to your bike can have safety implications
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Oops, didn’t see this ; not got my glasses!freeflow wrote: ↑1 Apr 2024, 3:18pm Start here
https://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/up ... -2017a.pdf
A a quick start position is that your leg should be straight when you are sat on the saddle with your heel on the pedal.
Bike fitting D.I.Y. .....http://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/upl ... -2017a.pdf
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
Remember, anything you do (or don't do) to your bike can have safety implications
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
Remember, anything you do (or don't do) to your bike can have safety implications
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
When my foot touches the bottom pedal my leg is bent lolfreeflow wrote: ↑1 Apr 2024, 3:18pm Start here
https://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/up ... -2017a.pdf
A a quick start position is that your leg should be straight when you are sat on the saddle with your heel on the pedal.
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Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
There are two techniques upthread which give the same result: slightly bent with the toe on the pedal and straight with the heel on the pedal.Jcr1 wrote: ↑1 Apr 2024, 4:54pmWhen my foot touches the bottom pedal my leg is bent lolfreeflow wrote: ↑1 Apr 2024, 3:18pm Start here
https://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/up ... -2017a.pdf
A a quick start position is that your leg should be straight when you are sat on the saddle with your heel on the pedal.
Jonathan
Re: No idea on bike size but feels seat is too close?
Using the lower pedal when the cranks are aligned with the seatube
