How to Fit a Road Bike

[jkcee]

Presenter is like a Zen Master on Valium. Good advice too.

[tedirelan]

BOB ROSS!

[LaVonneWalt]

good presentation.

[Guit3r4Ever]

That´s a Calm Voice

[Kupaljarhead]

Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters?

[mulljacob]

I bought my current bike from a LBS and was "fitted" and I have to say it's a gimmick to make people think they must buy their bikes locally (and pay full retail price). Some days I like a short saddle, other days I prefer a taller saddle. There is no magic spot.

I laugh every time I hear someone seriously discuss fitting a bike like they're pants and shirts. Get the right size bike for your height, ride the thing for 50 miles, then you will know where you need adjustments.

[kirkey99]

This dude should be an actor

[scottiewazhere9407]

dave grohl?

[ecfplayer19]

He reminds me of that painter with the really calm voice

[yenrodtheoriginal]

Really like this bloke's advice, relaxed yet professional !

[fredblair88]

wow, not only can Dave Grohl drum, sing, and play guitar, but he knows his bike stuff too :-D

[MrChangCJ]

thanks, its very useful.

[Broshogun]

I just bought my first road bike and found a used CycleOps indoor trainer. Its ten degrees below zero outside right now and im in the living room pedaling away after adjusting per this vid.

Thanks for the good instruction!

My first impression of this little seat is just that! Its little! And i think it has left an impression!

[Nochet]

nice,

[excal301]

Great Video, thanks

[betneds1976]

Very Handy.

[atheant]

Very helpful, thanks

[aewallin]

that knee angle when adjusting the seat height, as drawn in the video, is 160-170 degrees, not 10-20...

[azt3c]

my Merdida frame is 14.5" and the crank length is 172.5/175mm does this mean i need to change it for a 165mm, if my size is less than 5.5" ??

[BluuSkyz]

Thanks for the video maan. Great stuff

[jipidibipity]

At 3:23-5.... Is the tutorial english in sync with the video demonstration?

[FPChris]

I like the info in this but not how the riders are locking their arms.

[ozetabosio]

performance bike rocks. This really helps, especially if you are a newbie!

Thanks guys.

[bellci]

Thank you very very much,great video ! :)

Good job !

[createdforgames]

Hello. If my saddle position already fits me but my stem is too long. will i have to re-adjust my saddle position after shortening my stem? Thanks in advance. great video btw. :)

[electrified302]

best bike video ive seen yet.. a must watch

[25jonathan]

omfg so many things to consider

[lamarfamar]

Porn Voice

[vegkgvm]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge , much appreciated 

[samstterhamstteer]

question for anyone would a 58 cm bike be ok for a 6 foot 2 inch person

[pandymoose]

Excellent video, I learnt a lot thanks :D

[ReginaldMaulding]

you have such a nice voice. Do audiobooks please.

[eatayeh]

Excellent excellent excellent guide!!! Thank you loads!

[lothalia]

more energy brother. he need some some kick from Tony Robbins!!

[dannycatch]

Dave Grohl meets "Whispering" Bob Harris

[SovietGrizzly]

I've been looking into road bikes for a while now and this video has helped me the most thus far! Now I feel like even though I have never ridden a road bike in my life, i can walk in as a smart and confident consumer. Thanks for this helpful video!

[clmramos]

The angle indicated in the video (in yellow writing) as being 10-20 degrees is actually 160 - 170 degrees. The point of reference is wrong. The 10-20 degree angle would be made from the line made by his lower leg extending upward through the knee and the line made by his thigh. Otherwise an excellent video.

[gopherusagassizii]

That was well done.

[redalf]

No man, you're way too cool!

[oddjob]

Def. need to start making self help books. Voice...so calming lol

[SymphonyforClassics]

Voila, the Bob Ross of Road biking.

[JesseReith1]

jesus is still alive ;-)

[JesseReith1]

you looks like Jesus, thanks for that ;-)

[BulletMagnus]

I'm going to get my first road bike and am about 5'9". Can I buy a 55cm bike off ebay and then fit myself to it?

[gotchastudio]

very helpful, good and clear instruction, thanks.

[dungheap123]

This is Paul McCartney's brother...

[TheClinicMovie]

I believe him because of his beard. Great video, just awesome.

[silviu0188]

good stuff

[JasonCrossie]

5'11 height , 82cm (32.3 inch) inside leg ............. 56cm frame or 59cm frame.? HELP :S hahaha ?

[onetotwelve1]

Amazing tutorial!

[sherriffflood]

that guy has such a calming voice. he should do hostage negotiations. 

[Ougk]

is there a same video but for MTB please?

[Alexus2202]

"Hi, my name is christopher.." hehe, you're all right concerning his voice.

AND.. You're right, the tutorial is very good!

THANKS, performancebike

[schooder]

Thanks best video yet.. One question The guy at the bike shop thinks I need a 56cm frame. that feels too tall for me. ( 6' 210lbs 32in inseam ) I rode the 52cm and it felt ok. the 56 seemed too tall

what do you think Thanks

Terry

[PDXcylists]

Very helpful, thank you

[fodera6]

Nice reminders on the fundies of bike fit.

[patmcardle]

Have been looking for this type of good information for ages. Thanks.

[lhoppen]

great video



[ajamico]

i have recently gotten into cycling and was not fitted to my scott cr1 by the shop. so i have to master my fit on my own. after scouring the internet, i came across this video. it fully explains the (in plain english) how to be fitted to a road bike. and, the guy with the video camera actually points the camera at what you are talking about. sweet video, thanks for the help. i feel comfortable on my bike already.

[bragifg]

Excellent!

[glaros0]

nice i loved the presentation , i am beginner and his advice opened up my eyes to things i would never notice

[SheilaMuirenn]

I actually understood what this guy said.

Always a plus...

[RedRaccoon91]

Great video!

He sounds like Bob Ross. Or he has that same tone.

[hackingtime88]

saved me 60dollars, from getting a bike fit thanks!

[shinjaclan]

ima sleep

[viitapiru666]

Hyvä video, thanks!

[tofain2000]

Very informative

[jozza81]

Nice video. I always wanted to know the ins and outs of satellite adjustment. Just kidding its great

[bkjoelover]

man you turn on grown men with your voice.

[litewave1234]

Great info thanks. Your voice is like Barry whites, awesome.

[thenewey]

helpfull vid thanks

[karavshin]

Guy draws an obtuse angle and says its 10-20d

[xsanter]

*I bet this guy narrates nature shows too!*

[shorerydr10]

man i feel sorry for the guy on the bike ....

[PolMawk]

Liked him even better when he was with the Foo Fighters.

[roadbiker212]

great videos also nice stores

[diddyxxx]

my plum line is a bit of wool and a spanner

[oganga111]

hey i'm 5'8" 145lb what size bike do i need? and what road bike model is good? my budget is 300-500

[oganga111]

thanx!

[poshpantspaddy]

Great introduction to all the bike jargon. Thanks

[diddyxxx]

best bike setup video ever. thanx

[Zeratassadar]

The guy looks like he has trouble keeping his eyes open. Bugs the sh*t out of me

[brazilianbreeze1]

This guy is a bad ass, thanks for the vid it was very helpful!

[dumbeddownnation]

ya, thanks. you should read bed time stories.

[thatsimonguy]

Wow, who would've thought Sam Roberts knew so much about road-bike fitting?? Awesome vid!

[HawtGlass]

silky smooth :)

[Streetracingpunk72]

Thanks for posting. Nice, practical, calming and informative video!

[Timmy4pawz]

Uhm hi there, basically hears the deal. I'm 17 and im looking to get a road bike to take to school and badminton etc. My budget is £300 and no more, I've seen this Carrera Virtuoso Medium Road Bike on halfords, is it a good bike or are there better bikes for that price? Any advice would be great, thanks

[pinkangelique]

Perfect and saved me $150.00 from local bike shop.

[vadarfone]

I love this guy!

[dman03535]

Excellent!!!!

[TheRoadie63]

good info!!!

[gtownbob]

Wow, what a great video. The information is understandable and a great place to start.

[susanbunch1980]

Excellent video! Expert advice! You should upload your video to Ewisdomtv

[AnDrEnG1212]

great help! thanks :)

[67nole302]

somebody help me out, when he goes over the horizontal riding position i.e. having a longer or shorter stem (3:12) , I believe he explains it correctly, but doesn't the video show the exact opposite of what he says?

says - when the handlebar is in front of the hub (3:25)

video - shows handlebar behind the hub

This is a bit confusing

[morey000]

Clear, succinct, well spoken, good graphics. That's about the simplest bike fitting system I've seen. Nicely done.

[llazy1]

Finally a video on how to fit a bike that actually uses a person on a bike stationary. Most I've seen just stand there and talk.

Re: "the voice".. you should be doing hypnotism audios or bedtime stories.. a very relaxing voice.

[charisma396]

excellent stuff .... now I know what to look for when getting a bike which will be very soon

[mikeasdf12345678]

great info thanks

[NakamuraMasato]

Bob Ross.

[FoXXX23]

Very informative. Learned a lot.

[vncntonyong]

it is really an informative video, but at about 1:57 of time elapsed during the video the 10-20 degree angle of the leg must be corrected I think it must be 160-170 degrees... or must be drawn on the front side of the leg... just want it to be corrected hehehe

[1runnynose]

boy that was easy to understand.Thanks

[pavlovdogs2]

Typical ergo-accu-bio bike snob. Informative, but he needs hit.

[ianpier16]

yeah, but everyone's feet are different so the fore-aft of the saddle will change person to person. get a coach or someone to really help you. Also try pedaling with one foot in the trainer and see if there are any jerking motions in the pedal stroke-maybe try different cranks or a different saddle height if that is the case

[Mandalorian1972]

Is that Randy Marsh from South Park?

Good tutorial.

Thanks Randy!

[MusicalManchild77]

Super helpful for a Newbie...Thanks so much! This guy is the Bob Ross of Bicycling...

[cycledellic86]

Great info. Finally got my 175 mm crank arms and im hauling ass. Thanks

[JooSooConfusoo]

erotic voice :D ....i think about getting gay when i hear it!

nice video

[hosideluxe]

Great video, thanks!!!

[NbaRapLover]

if his eyes were bigger, he'd look like Paul McCartney...but this video helped me a lot on adjusting my bike, really appreciates performance bike and christopher for this very very informative video.

[coworked]

he has a voice like an angel

[jjp218]

With a voice like that, gotta trust him!

[rbri13]

yeh the fore/aft positioning on this video in my opinion is done wrong. in order to get your max torque output is to have your pedal at 2o'clock instead of 3 and parallel. This in accordance to the human body geometry. Another error i noticed is that he mentions saddle angle and how riders ride them. All saddles are designed to be ridden level and not tilted up or down...even to releave pains...and get a haircut and wash ur hair..lol

[FairlyDickinson]

This guy has a smooooooooth voice.... I feel all warm

[molteniwhippingby]

The dude is really calm. I like that. He is confident, friendly, but not fake and he really appears knowledgeable. I have been a vintage cycling enthusiast for 40+ years. Thanks!

JD

[RazorFantasy]

I kept expecting him to say "What this rider needs... is some happy little trees. Right In Here."

[swilletts66]

great

[swilletts66]

I never knew Dave Grohl was into bikes man....

[pboisei]

is there any truth to saddle position and health issues like....prostate issues. just wondering because i heard someone say this the other day. thanks

[gmarte12]

good informative video....

i kinda just wished that performance as a store is that way too....

[Winstonorsmitty]

I play this every night before I go to bed with a warm glass of milk. Seriously, good stuff...Thanks!

[SophistAtheist]

@Winstonorsmitty

ROFL

[ZippOnFire]

@Winstonorsmitty hahah, yeah! this is so calming

[TheKnightsofwar210]

WTF?

[HawtGlass]

@Winstonorsmitty seriously

[Winstonorsmitty]

I play this each night before I go to sleep...Seriously, very informative, thanks!!

[iguisard]

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[consistentbass]

Great Video. Very comprehensive.

The calm voice and concise language makes info easy to understand and quick to sink in.

six out of five stars!

[heybooooooty]

lol.. oky phil

[calabrais]

I love the Italia shirt!

[allskoolguru]

hehe you look like dave grohl

[taffboyslim]

Just what I've been looking for - a simple yet thorough guide to set up. Thanks!

[blacura123]

this guy has a calming voice.

He should sell self help audio books.

[surroundedbyfuckwads]

u need to buy a self help book

[djjunbugg]

@blacura123 LOL... I agree... Or relaxation cds.

[djjunbugg]

@blacura123 LOL... I agree... Or relaxation cds.

[mastercuber]

@blacura123 so true

[deelnyc]

@blacura123 I read ur comment before playing the video...once I did....LOLLL I almost fell asleep to his voice.

[grippipo]

@blacura123 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[sherriffflood]

@blacura123 i was just thinking the same thing!

[stephynot286]

@blacura123 I know what a great voice!

[spunkybdub320]

@blacura123 lol!

[cherryNerds]

This guy's the new Bob Ross.

[billyburger]

Dave Grohl's fitting bikes now?

[moraleclipse]

How to fit a road bike with Dave Grohl.

[smarkgee]

I agree this is a good place to start. Some of the other videos on the same subject are less clear and less comprehansive than this one.

[leonardodahoboken]

a nice video thanks, but I wonder why crank length is near the end? the crank length could impact seat position both fore/aft and up/down. also, some suggest fore/aft from most forward point of the knee, not the bone just below. I had a profitter measure measure from the most forward point, yet two lbs from the point as described in this video. confusing. otherwise this video is a great place to start the impossible journey that is getting the bike fit perfect.

[leonardodahoboken]

a nice video thanks, but I wonder why crank length is near the end? the crank length could impact seat position both fore/aft and up/down. also, some suggest fore/aft from most forward point of the knee, not the bone just below. I had a profitter measure measure from the most forward point, yet two lbs from the point as described in this video. confusing. otherwise this video is a great place to start the impossible journey that is getting the bike fit perfect.

[fopher13]

Pretty weak fit, come-on... a 10-20 degree knee bend, that's way too much extension. I would highly recommend seeing a specialist with proper training rather than going through this fit setup. The only thing I agree with in this video is Christopher's approach to comfort. Nice try.

[bradpamp]

thx Dave Grohl

[RunLessWire]

excellent video,  Thank you!

[wowsabaw]

that was very informative, thanks alot!!!

[kayhannazlimtunc]

realy very good information thanks a lot

[bl0000000000]

I love how relaxed he looks :O

one day I hope to achieve that level of calmness.

[regger270]

creeeeeeeeepy ass voice

[afromasu]

thanks so much

you are like the "Bob Ross" of bicycles thnx

[MANRAC28]

Thank you!

[smartcoogs]

excelent

[abrahamnvnv]

Excellent!! thanks =)

[Blenkey117]

excellent

[obm16]

didnt know that Paul McCartney was a road biker jajajaja

[Tomirider]

Thanks mate, this will help.

[ospTube]

Best Tutorial on the web! GJ! Hey performance... hang on to Christopher... he's gold.

[john061988]

nice video.. best one i seen... most of them are from expert village and i really dont like their stuff. seems like if they dont know whats going on lol

[knokcs]

excellent info. Thank you

[subwrx]

easily the best bike fitting video on youtube.

thanks

[vdml]

this is very helpful~~ lol

[gmutizabal]

Really good !!!

[angelhearts908]

Dude you just save me $75.00 bucks; best video ever!

[elduque3]

Great help!! thanks.

[shlongboy21]

very handy 4 a beginner like me

[dddsoto]

Loud and Clear, no BS, excellent video.

[SimplifiedQuestion]

Just what I needed! thanks

[hungrybanana1234]

Performance rules.

[jonathanyip343]

EXPERT TIPS. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH

[ironmansam2]

thanks fellas

[Toolrus69]

thanks good stuff!

[trigonul]

thanks for this. very good info

[simonh102]

Good job, many thanks

[cryonicawoken]

Very much appreciated.

[kostadinos20]

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[xfimpg]

Very informative video, thanks for taking the time..

[gvigorus]

Great video guys, many thanks!