Stop Back Pain When Cycling With Expert Bike Fit Tips

Clock00:00, Thursday 8th February 2024

Sitting in the saddle for hours can leave you with a sore back. Is this due to muscular exhaustion or simply a consequence of a poor bike fit? Si speaks to an industry expert, to get to the bottom of why we can experience back pain when cycling. He also runs through key bike components you can adjust for a comfortable bike fit.

00:00 Intro
00:31 Phil Burt bike fit expert
02:57 Saddle position
03:33 Saddle angle
04:07 Position of bike controls
06:10 Handlebar width and position
07:30 Saddle width
08:53 Crank length
10:27 Tyre width
11:06 Don't change your bike fit all at once
11:30 Increase endurance slowly

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