Frame size, new bike fitting, questions
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It’s not uncommon for riders who don’t do frequent fondo length rides to fatigue their left hand while riding a bike with mechanical shifting. I was ridiculed for mentioning this a while back, but it’s true. It’s even more true for people who do audax / ultra-distance.
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I did increase my fondo from once a month to the weekly Sunday ride, although I am using electronic shifting the fatigue could be from the amount of braking I had to do while descending a short but sharp climb earlier (5km elevation + 5 km descent with max gradients of 12%)TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:13 pmIt’s not uncommon for riders who don’t do frequent fondo length rides to fatigue their left hand while riding a bike with mechanical shifting. I was ridiculed for mentioning this a while back, but it’s true. It’s even more true for people who do audax / ultra-distance.
Looking to return the stem to my original fitter's position next.
Sorry if this is wrong here.
Call
Me incapable but how the f do I get the stis aligned identical?
I got a Thomson drop with no markings.
I used a tape measure to get the clamps the same distance from the end but damn, the angles are a tough one to get to the same. Any Tipps or tricks?
Cheers
Call
Me incapable but how the f do I get the stis aligned identical?
I got a Thomson drop with no markings.
I used a tape measure to get the clamps the same distance from the end but damn, the angles are a tough one to get to the same. Any Tipps or tricks?
Cheers
Hi all. I have a question about bike fit.
I got recommended a 48 cm Cervelo S Series by a bike fitter. There's been repeated delays in getting the bike because of Covid and so now I'm thinking of going to an in-stock S5 instead. Not really sure what to do with sizing though.
For the S series, the fitter felt a reach of 360 mm and 120 mm stem would be ideal with a stack of 505 mm and 15 mm of spacers.
The corresponding reach and stack for the 48 cm S5 and 51 cm S5 would be 367/496 and 376/519, respectively. Im partial to the latter as I think the S5 looks a bit odd with spacers and the 51 cm would allow me to do without.
I will try the bikes once lockdown is lifted but just wanted to see if anyone with more bike fit knowledge than me has any thoughts or suggestions.
I got recommended a 48 cm Cervelo S Series by a bike fitter. There's been repeated delays in getting the bike because of Covid and so now I'm thinking of going to an in-stock S5 instead. Not really sure what to do with sizing though.
For the S series, the fitter felt a reach of 360 mm and 120 mm stem would be ideal with a stack of 505 mm and 15 mm of spacers.
The corresponding reach and stack for the 48 cm S5 and 51 cm S5 would be 367/496 and 376/519, respectively. Im partial to the latter as I think the S5 looks a bit odd with spacers and the 51 cm would allow me to do without.
I will try the bikes once lockdown is lifted but just wanted to see if anyone with more bike fit knowledge than me has any thoughts or suggestions.
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d12u wrote: ↑Sat Apr 24, 2021 9:49 pmHi all. I have a question about bike fit.
I got recommended a 48 cm Cervelo S Series by a bike fitter. There's been repeated delays in getting the bike because of Covid and so now I'm thinking of going to an in-stock S5 instead. Not really sure what to do with sizing though.
For the S series, the fitter felt a reach of 360 mm and 120 mm stem would be ideal with a stack of 505 mm and 15 mm of spacers.
The corresponding reach and stack for the 48 cm S5 and 51 cm S5 would be 367/496 and 376/519, respectively. Im partial to the latter as I think the S5 looks a bit odd with spacers and the 51 cm would allow me to do without.
I will try the bikes once lockdown is lifted but just wanted to see if anyone with more bike fit knowledge than me has any thoughts or suggestions.
You would need a 100mm stem with the 51cm and would be in between a 110mm/120mm stem with the 48cm.
Hi everyone, I need help for choosing the size of a Scott Addict Endurance 10 road bike.
My data: 180 cm height, 90 cm inseam, 79.4 cm saddle - bb distance (I have long legs).
My current bike: Canyon Roadlite, 57 cm seat tube, 55.4 cm virtual top tube, 378 mm reach, 594 mm stack, no spacers, -17° 120 mm stem (but a -12° probably would be better)
Scott Addict Endurance size 54
54,5 cm virtual top tube
381 mm reach
571 mm stack
48 cm seat tube c/c
Scott Addict Endurance size 56
56 cm virtual top tube
385 mm reach
592 mm stack
50 cm seat tube c/c
Both are ok in terms of reach and stack: no spacers and 110 stem with 56, few spacers and 120 stem with 54. Problems with size 54 are: te 54,5 cm virtual top tube sounds too short...as well as the 48 cm c/c seat tube (I would need a 400 mm seatpost).
My data: 180 cm height, 90 cm inseam, 79.4 cm saddle - bb distance (I have long legs).
My current bike: Canyon Roadlite, 57 cm seat tube, 55.4 cm virtual top tube, 378 mm reach, 594 mm stack, no spacers, -17° 120 mm stem (but a -12° probably would be better)
Scott Addict Endurance size 54
54,5 cm virtual top tube
381 mm reach
571 mm stack
48 cm seat tube c/c
Scott Addict Endurance size 56
56 cm virtual top tube
385 mm reach
592 mm stack
50 cm seat tube c/c
Both are ok in terms of reach and stack: no spacers and 110 stem with 56, few spacers and 120 stem with 54. Problems with size 54 are: te 54,5 cm virtual top tube sounds too short...as well as the 48 cm c/c seat tube (I would need a 400 mm seatpost).
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matteof93 wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 12:43 pmHi everyone, I need help for choosing the size of a Scott Addict Endurance 10 road bike.
My data: 180 cm height, 90 cm inseam, 79.4 cm saddle - bb distance (I have long legs).
My current bike: Canyon Roadlite, 57 cm seat tube, 55.4 cm virtual top tube, 378 mm reach, 594 mm stack, no spacers, -17° 120 mm stem (but a -12° probably would be better)
Scott Addict Endurance size 54
54,5 cm virtual top tube
381 mm reach
571 mm stack
48 cm seat tube c/c
Scott Addict Endurance size 56
56 cm virtual top tube
385 mm reach
592 mm stack
50 cm seat tube c/c
Both are ok in terms of reach and stack: no spacers and 110 stem with 56, few spacers and 120 stem with 54. Problems with size 54 are: te 54,5 cm virtual top tube sounds too short...as well as the 48 cm c/c seat tube (I would need a 400 mm seatpost).
Go with the 56cm. The additional 5mm in front-center should also help keep your center-of-mass closer to the mid-point between the wheel-axles.
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Question about disc brake pad retaining bolts: Does SRAM bolts for Elixir + Code brakes work with Shimano R7000 calipers? Are both M4?
https://r2-bike.com/AVID-Bremsbelagbolz ... e-2-Stueck
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= fit? Or are perhaps the SRAM bolts too short or have M3 thread?
https://r2-bike.com/AVID-Bremsbelagbolz ... e-2-Stueck
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= fit? Or are perhaps the SRAM bolts too short or have M3 thread?
I would get a bike fit. I was recently in your position, and the shop, manufacture etc. were all pointing towards a 56... I ended up with a 54 and after a bike fit I couldn't be happier.matteof93 wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 12:43 pmHi everyone, I need help for choosing the size of a Scott Addict Endurance 10 road bike.
My data: 180 cm height, 90 cm inseam, 79.4 cm saddle - bb distance (I have long legs).
My current bike: Canyon Roadlite, 57 cm seat tube, 55.4 cm virtual top tube, 378 mm reach, 594 mm stack, no spacers, -17° 120 mm stem (but a -12° probably would be better)
Scott Addict Endurance size 54
54,5 cm virtual top tube
381 mm reach
571 mm stack
48 cm seat tube c/c
Scott Addict Endurance size 56
56 cm virtual top tube
385 mm reach
592 mm stack
50 cm seat tube c/c
Both are ok in terms of reach and stack: no spacers and 110 stem with 56, few spacers and 120 stem with 54. Problems with size 54 are: te 54,5 cm virtual top tube sounds too short...as well as the 48 cm c/c seat tube (I would need a 400 mm seatpost).
Hi everyone,
I'm considering to buy a new Pinarello Prince. After a bize fitting I know, that my size should be a 600. However, I can't find any information on the length of the seatpost. In particular, It must be possible for me to reach a saddle height of 87.5cm. Can anyone tell me how long the uncut seatpost delivered with the current Dogmas/Prince models is and how the min. insertion has to be?
Thanks
I'm considering to buy a new Pinarello Prince. After a bize fitting I know, that my size should be a 600. However, I can't find any information on the length of the seatpost. In particular, It must be possible for me to reach a saddle height of 87.5cm. Can anyone tell me how long the uncut seatpost delivered with the current Dogmas/Prince models is and how the min. insertion has to be?
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I got my eyes on a Caad 13 Rim brake version. I’m 177cm tall and my inseam is about 83cm, so I should go with frame size 54. Unfortunately there is only 56 and 51 available at the store. I can’t try them because of distance, so I have to order one of them.
The geometry of the canyon Aeroad 2019 in Size S fits me perfectly. The 51 seems better than the 56 to me.
Which would you recommend ?
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I got my eyes on a Caad 13 Rim brake version. I’m 177cm tall and my inseam is about 83cm, so I should go with frame size 54. Unfortunately there is only 56 and 51 available at the store. I can’t try them because of distance, so I have to order one of them.
The geometry of the canyon Aeroad 2019 in Size S fits me perfectly. The 51 seems better than the 56 to me.
Which would you recommend ?
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1. The markings on these handlebars are usually wrong. You won't get them aligned following the markings. I don't know why they always get these wrong. All my shimano handlebars with those markings are WRONG AF.titof wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:47 amSorry if this is wrong here.
Call
Me incapable but how the f do I get the stis aligned identical?
I got a Thomson drop with no markings.
I used a tape measure to get the clamps the same distance from the end but damn, the angles are a tough one to get to the same. Any Tipps or tricks?
Cheers
2. Use a reference STI. Take Right for example as reference, set it up to your liking. Then using a tread, tension it across the Left STI (on the same spot, i usually use the nubs on the top of the lever) and then make sure the tread is parallel to the handlebar.
3. Then for the angle adjustment, I usually do it by feel/look.
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+1 those lines are always wrong. One tip: if you are early in the build and cables are not connected. You can mount them to the bar off the bike on a table or flat surface. Then adjust until it does wobble when standing on the points of the levers and the base of the drops.MagicShite wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:42 pm1. The markings on these handlebars are usually wrong. You won't get them aligned following the markings. I don't know why they always get these wrong. All my shimano handlebars with those markings are WRONG AF.titof wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:47 amSorry if this is wrong here.
Call
Me incapable but how the f do I get the stis aligned identical?
I got a Thomson drop with no markings.
I used a tape measure to get the clamps the same distance from the end but damn, the angles are a tough one to get to the same. Any Tipps or tricks?
Cheers
2. Use a reference STI. Take Right for example as reference, set it up to your liking. Then using a tread, tension it across the Left STI (on the same spot, i usually use the nubs on the top of the lever) and then make sure the tread is parallel to the handlebar.
3. Then for the angle adjustment, I usually do it by feel/look.
Otherwise, just do it by eye and feel. If it looks right and feels right... Who cares?
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