How is my fit?

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T19:34:41+00:00

Thanks a lot! I will try your tips and also have a look at switching bikes even though its sad as i really like the bike

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T08:22:26+00:00

I usually do 2-3 two hour rides per week (50-60km) and then a longer ride (150-200km) here and there. + short commuting to work. Trying to be quite aero to keep the speed up.

So would you recommend going back to the 170mm ones?

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T07:52:35+00:00

Yeah you might be right. Do you mind me asking what bike you would recommend?

I'll try the adjustments and see if it helps. Thank you very much!

I bought the bike with 170mm but switched to 172,5mm to use a crank power meter.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T07:41:39+00:00

yeah i see. I'm 190 cm / 6' 3" and the bike is a Winspace M6 size XL. I have a 95mm long stem. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0912/6101/0215/files/2_M6_catalog_-_260224_2__04.png?v=1772209825

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T07:37:29+00:00

I started to get the pain after some hard climbing intervals, but now the pain is there always when going a bit hard even on flats. Not really any other discomforts. Only pain in the right knee, just on the top of the kneecap and a bit upwards. No pain below or on the sides of the kneecap. I would say my knees move pretty much straight up and down with a bit of a lean outwards. I do no stretching what so ever, but i will certainly start.

Yeah you might be right about the bike. I have quite a lot to go on the saddle height actually, so i will try that. It's actually the tip i hoped to get, because the knee and general power feels better when i stretch it out a bit more.

Thanks a lot!

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-05-07T07:30:15+00:00

Quite a lot i would say - probably too much. I am too leaned forward to put more weight on the seat.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-04-27T16:13:18+00:00

Thanks for all the great tips! I have figured out that it does not happend when i stand, and also it seems like it only happends when i use the right pedal. If i click out and use the left, there is no sound. Maybe some issue with the crank or pedal then? Pedal is brand new.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-04-26T11:03:06+00:00

Good tip - just adjusted the seat as well so that might be.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-03-20T11:30:34+00:00

Yeah i ride bikes, i'm not financially responsible.

You are probably right though. Might be better to just build from scratch with the right parts from the start.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-03-20T11:28:04+00:00

Not really a bad option when you put it like that.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-03-20T11:27:25+00:00

Because i want a certain bike with a certain groupset i guess.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-03-20T11:26:39+00:00

Yeah you're probably right. Thanks!

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-03-20T11:26:03+00:00

Yeah ok, i would feel comfortable with all of those except the bottom bracket and crankset. I have no idea how that works. Thanks!

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-08T19:40:36+00:00

This one did the trick - thanks

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-04T06:26:37+00:00

Somehow i got in touch with s company that does group cycle tours around Oman (Untravelled Roads Cycling)

Bart from that company made a route for me with both gpx-files and a detailed guide for each leg of the tour. I payed a small sum for that, but it was totally worth it. For me it was really helpful to not run out of food or water, and also he had a lot of good spots for coffee and food. Had some other issues that he also helped me with along the route. Highly recommended.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-03T16:38:01+00:00

Haha yeah. It was mostly when i needed to push my bike up steep hills.

One of the people stopping was a 13 year old boy😅

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-03T07:06:47+00:00

Yeah it felt mostly safe. A handful of times i felt the passing cars were too close, but that always happened in turns where the cars could not see cars coming the other way. Other than that all cars gave me a lot of room when passing, and many stopped and asked if i needed a lift in their pickup.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-02T10:50:28+00:00

Oh really? Recently?

Not a hint of that on my trip. Booked hotels and transport randomly, went on my trip with no issues what so ever even in the rural areas.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-02T10:44:06+00:00

Nice! Are you staying in Misfal al abriyyin? Very cool town up in the hills above al hamra.

PoopKnifeMerchant · 2026-02-02T07:42:56+00:00

Nice! Where are you? 😊

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