Hi everyone,

I had a bikefit done in October 2024, and I’m really happy with the results. However, I’m getting more into triathlon, and I’ll need to make some adjustments to my road bike (not planning to get a TT bike for now).

1️⃣ Switching to shorter crank arms
I’m planning to get the Magene P505 power meter, and I need to choose the crank arm length. I did my bikefit with 172.5mm cranks, but I’m considering switching to 165mm to test the potential benefits (since it’s quite popular now). If I make this change, what adjustments should I make to my bike setup? I’d like to avoid another full bikefit session if possible.

2️⃣ Adding aero bars
I’m also planning to install Van Rysel aero bars and use my current bike for my upcoming 70.3. Should I move my saddle forward? Are there any other common adjustments I should consider when adding aero bars?

Thanks for your help! 🚴‍♂️💨

My pt diagnosed me with retoverted femur right side, and demonstrated that my righ knee feels best with some external rotation of my right foot.

There is a youtube video with Neil Stanbury fitting Charlie Wiggins where he suggested staggered fore/aft and staggered stance width. I feel like I should also put more cleat rotation (toe out) on my right foot as well, because thats how I walk. Buy generally I dont see people running different cleat angles.

I've been dealing with this for the better part of a year. Mostly on my left side at the ischial tuberosity and surrounding tissues. Happens on all three of my bikes. Had several fits, different seats, seat height up/down etc and still happens. Went to PT, one said my right leg was 13mm shorter, another said it's not and another said maybe 3mm shorter. I experimented with shims on the right, didn't help. Have G8 insoles, didn't really make a difference. Not sure where to go at this point. Happens within 5 minutes of riding, then goes away then comes back. Sometimes I can't even sit down off the bike after due to pain.

I have a difference of 1 inch for both my legs from hip to ankle. So is it necessary to add cleat shims or can I go without shims? Please help me with this .

So my wife has started cycling in the last 2 months - on a step through sit-up-and-beg bike - she previosuly didn't cycle at all although competent. She has started suffering from quite considerable pain in her left glute/buttock and hamstring and even down into the calf - all in the same leg and the calf muscles feel quite hard as if engaged even when not. At the moment the bike appears to be the only obvious change in lifestyle. Any thoughts before hitting a physio? My feeling is the posture might not be wrong and the legs aren't extending fully but wine is my profession, not physiology!

Sorry, reposting because I forgot the video last time:

Hey - would appreciate it if someone could help with my fit on my spin bike. I'm worried about my ankles because I do get some persistent pain sometimes when riding. I recently adjusted my handlebars down and forward slightly and my seat down about a half-inch.

I feel like the more I think about my riding posture and position, the worse it gets :/

https://reddit.com/link/1ienb5x/video/2sluqw07udge1/player

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions on my previous post. I have flipped the stem, dropped the handlebars and moved a few spacers. Dropping the handlebars enough caused the steering tube to awkwardly stick up higher than the stem. I did a test ride and things definitely felt a bit better in my upper body but my left hand is still going a bit numb and my right knee got quite sore after riding 75 min with the adjustments. Any further suggestions? Is the saddle too far forward or back? It feels like the handlebar is pressing into the padded part of my palm under where the thumb connects. I think this bike may just not fit me...Thanks!

https://reddit.com/link/1ie7yqh/video/ky36g2x6o9ge1/player

https://preview.redd.it/pz16ho68o9ge1.png?width=928&format=png&auto=webp&s=e441622900d0a275c8188e252c543b2758d55209

Hi All,

I’ll break up the ‘is my seat too high’ posts for something different.

I've been looking to purchase a Canyon Endurace, and have looked into the sizing's, and am a little confused without sitting on one. According to the size guide, I'm a medium, but only just (could possibly be a large) see sizings below. any advice welcomed!!!

I've had my current bike for almost 20 years, and was my first 'good' bike. I 'think' it fits ok, I don't really get too sore, other than normal seat pain after longer rides (70km+)

I'm looking for an updated model of a comfortable bike with decent speed. Hence Endurace CLX 8 Areo.

I'm particularly interested in the difference of the stack+ and reach+ measurements given it is an integrated cockpit.

https://preview.redd.it/sn6575yoj8ge1.png?width=468&format=png&auto=webp&s=b78231a187427053c9f7bef25a62bac4b48cc1cb

edit: image

Looking at doing a bike upgrade this year, and have found a few good candidates on marketplace.

Some details:

• The bike I am currently looking at a 2020 Scott Foil 10 in size L/56.
• The bike I am currently riding a Tarmac 2016 in size 58.
• I am 6'1"/185cm with a 34.75"/88cm inseam.

I wouldn't mind a size smaller to get a bit more aggressive position, but am worried that the Scott could be too small, relative to my current bike. I'm a bit picky about getting a good fit, as I am a pretty high volume rider, so I'd need to be able to get through 15-20h weeks and 4-6h long rides.

Thoughts on whether the Scott would be good for me, or should I keep searching?

Here is a geometry comparison between the 2 frames:

https://geometrygeeks.bike/compare/scott-foil-10-2020-l-56,specialized-tarmac-2016-58/

Hey guys, just bought my first tri-bike (Cervelo P-Series 🥰). Can anyone give me recommendations, on where to go for a good bikefit in Munich? Doesn’t need to be ultra high-priced, i just want to be comfortable and be a bit aerodynamic. Thanks 🙏

Hey everyone!

I just ordered the Canyon Aeroad Aerobars, but now I’m wondering if they’re worth the price or if there are better alternatives out there. I’ll be using them for triathlon, but I also want to ride in the mountains on some days, so they should be removable or adjustable.

I have zero experience with aero setups on the Canyon Aeroad, so I’d love some recommendations from you guys! Are the Canyon ones the best option, or is there a better (and maybe cheaper) product?

Did a hard Zwift effort yesterday 4000' vertical in ~7 miles. Feeling it in my glutes, quads, and knees today.

Just curious - where do you feel sore the day after a big effort?