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Another critique my bike fit...
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 11, 18 7:58
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Please have a look and let me know what ST's thoughts on my bike fit are (self done). Haven't been on the tri bike since April last year and I've fitted a new base bar recently.

I've uploaded two videos, one with a helmet and one without. Looking at the one with the helmet while it looks like the tail lines up quite nicely with my back it is possibly a little high in front. I looked down intentionally so that I could see how bad the aerodynamics are when I get lazy and ride with my head down.

1. I know my bib's are torn...its from a crash and chammy is still good so I ride them on the trainer.
2. I know there is some damp on the wall behind me and I need to repaint
3. I know the small fan on my ironing board has seen better days

All help welcome, thanks!





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ericMPro
Nov 11, 18 8:11
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pretty OK fit, but you have horrible head posture, not to mention a horribly slow helmet. Check out this picture comparing two athletes with similar fits (and helmets, lol) but one has good posture:


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Fishbum
Nov 11, 18 8:22
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My 2¢ same as what Eric said. Plus ur seat maybe a bit high but not much. Do you no what any of ur angles are?

I have a DA as well... Great bike to get long and low.
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 11, 18 8:46
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ericMPro wrote:
pretty OK fit, but you have horrible head posture, not to mention a horribly slow helmet. Check out this picture comparing two athletes with similar fits (and helmets, lol) but one has good posture:


Yeah unfortunately it's a helmet I'm stuck with (well unless I use my road helmet and it's not an aero road one)

What do you suggest I do to fix my head position? More of a turtle type thing, should I be aiming for something more like the guy on the P5?

Thanks for the help!
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 11, 18 8:48
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Fishbum wrote:
My 2¢ same as what Eric said. Plus ur seat maybe a bit high but not much. Do you no what any of ur angles are?

I have a DA as well... Great bike to get long and low.
No idea on any of my angles...I just set my seat height and then tried to get comfortable
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ericMPro
Nov 11, 18 8:58
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shrug your shoulders forward and up to your ears and turtle your head down and out
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nonobovey
Nov 11, 18 9:59
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ericMPro wrote:
shrug your shoulders forward and up to your ears and turtle your head down and out


Serious question:
When people say to 'turtle' do they mean to extend (checking things out like a turtle) or withdraw the head/neck (protecting myself as a turtle)?
Not to hump the back like a shell?
Last edited by: Nonojohn: Nov 11, 18 10:02
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jkhayc
Nov 11, 18 10:31
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the only real "fit" issue is that your saddle is probably on the high side. otherwise your issues are all postural. head position, as mentioned, and pelvis rotation could be improved but it all depends on what your "limiters" are, and your race distances, and your previous history of racing and training.
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rruff
Nov 11, 18 10:34
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Pivot your neck down where it meets your shoulders, then look up just enough to see what you want to see. Make sure your "up" vision is not obstructed by glasses or helmet. This gets your head as low as possible.
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marath8
Nov 11, 18 10:59
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu7WZqxDrCE. try this video. 3:40 for head position. 4:30 for shoulder position
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trentnix
Nov 11, 18 12:21
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Very good fit. Saddle is probably just a touch (5 mm or so) too high.
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 11, 18 21:54
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marath8 wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu7WZqxDrCE. try this video. 3:40 for head position. 4:30 for shoulder position

Awesome thanks
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 11, 18 21:55
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Thanks.

Appreciate all the tips. Will work on my position over the next couple months.
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ericMPro
Nov 12, 18 6:02
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where are you located?

TriNewbieZA wrote:
Thanks.

Appreciate all the tips. Will work on my position over the next couple months.
Eric Reid AeroFit | Instagram Portfolio
Aerodynamic Retul Bike Fitting

“You are experiencing the criminal coverup of a foreign backed fascist hostile takeover of a mafia shakedown of an authoritarian religious slow motion coup. Persuade people to vote for Democracy.”
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TriNewbieZA
Nov 12, 18 6:05
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South Africa....a little far from NC I'm afraid
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