The 10 Most Common Bike Fit Mistakes - THIS Could Be Why You're UNCOMFORTABLE On The Bike!

Can you please do a video where 3 bike fitters all do a fit for one rider, then they have to discuss with each other how none of their fits are identical and explain their reasoning. I’d find that fascinating

Had a bike fit with Luke last month after 30 years of riding racing. Luke has changed several things a small amount, and my ride quality, comfort, connection to the bike has changed so much for the better it's incredible, thoroughly recommended.

the best video on bike fitting theory on youtube. Give the man a drink on me

That was an excellent vid on bike fitting......Really like the way this guy delivers the information👍🏻👍🏻

Had a fit with Luke back in January and had a recent follow up fit where we made some further smaller adjustments. We made some pretty substantial changes to all contact points and as expected it’s taken a while to adjust. Comfort levels have gone up massively and my pedal stroke feels much more planted. I’ve been riding bikes for a long time and it’s reassuring to have support from fitters like Luke who are able to take into account each person’s particular injury history/nuances. Highly recommended!

Good overview, however one thing i'd point out is that tilting the saddle slightly down can have some benefits too, as in creating some important space to allow you to "roll your pelvis" (anteriorly). This can substantially reduce pressure in your lower back and smoothen your spine curvature and allow better upper back rounding + proper ribcage/diaphragm + scapular engagement, with the latter, as a result, also helping in freeing up your neck. Kind of important for lower back pain in people that naturally have a posterior pelvic tilt or that struggle with glutes and hamstrings stretch/recruitment and especially helpful to preserve comfort when in need of switching into drop position for a prolonged amount of time (ie strong headwinds). Yes the downside is that you will shift your center of mass slightly forward, have more pressure on hands and give your triceps some workout depending on your reach and stack measurements. How slippery the saddle is also limits you in this regard and makes this adjustment less worthy. Something for something.

Great video. I loved hearing a fit specialist talk about shoe width. Super overlooked and very fixable source of problems!

Great video. Thanks for making it!

Great detail, loved the explanations for each of the issues

Finally, the 100th video about what we're all doing wrong. Thank you!

Very informative. Thanks.

#4 Saddle Angle - I've seen a LOT of bikes with the saddle angled down in front which I thought was "wrong" but didn't know why. Thanks for the good explanation that this typically is the sign of a fit issue.

Excellent info

There's a snake oil element to the bike-fit boom of the last 8 years

super good vid:)

Great video! 👌🏽

This is helpful. I'm a mid aged rider in my 60's and have made a bunch of adjustments even with a newer bike. But seeing this, I will revisit all these areas for increasing comfort, etc. My last century ride could have been much more comfortable.

I ride in a more aggressive fit than what my bike fitter prescribed but that means I have to stretch more and do some not-so-sexy S&C work every other day. I actually enjoy the process! ❤

I bought my bike from a popular shop in Miami. My bike fit took literally 5 minutes and the guy said it was fine. I have at least 3 issues brought up by this video (numbness in my hands, constantly adjusting in the saddle, feeling like I’m dropping forward from the saddle). Should I assume my saddle is too high?

Great video, unlike some other channels (C@de), the bike fitter isn't some shouty zealot! I checked my road bike, found it was 1 cm higher than my other bikes 😮