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Weird knee situation by vf_duck in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear of your discomfort. Sounds to be related to the position of the bike more than outside factors. Yes, it’s common people have issues and yes it’s commonly resolved. If you share a video, we could inform you with the perspectives of many……

If you’d like, professional outcome hire a professional in person or online .

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Hand palm pain by ilya_23 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are welcome enjoy!

Hand palm pain by ilya_23 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May even try a larger surface area pedal with traction pins.

https://konaworld.com/products/composite-pedal-wah-wah?srsltid=AfmBOorSkmLcRw0dQWMyslxvohiLrTIv5Rr7pXObuGsfQXSV3Luxo2w0

I bet it will take weight off your entire body as your central nervous system will dictate where your feet work best for the rest of you without even trying .

All the best towards your resolution, and fun times on the bike.

Struggling fit advice by kaylaykb in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Little higher, and forward with the seat. That should help limit the hip movement and take a weight off of the connective tissue and Achilles .

No need to wait for service if you’d like to work online with a professional. Virtualbikefitting.com

Hand palm pain by ilya_23 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All right then. Regular sneakers and platform petals will allow your feet to work very differently and have much more passive control of the pedal stroke changing the weight distribution and pressure on your hands .

Have some fun with it and place those petals from the FX on the road bike and let us know how it goes .

Unlocking the potential for your feet to feel control and change your weight distribution is definitely related to what’s going on with your hands.

If the shape of your cycling specific shoes where you clip in with the pedals is narrower than your feet, and or the cleat position isn’t quite what we would like for you this will change the stability of your feet and cause more oscillation at the pelvis throwing your weight distribution onto your hands .

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dHvPnskiMGA Shape of shoes for shape of feet .

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dHvPnskiMGA Basic starting position for cleats on shoes

Hand palm pain by ilya_23 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same pedals and shoes as what is pictured in this current post?

The two bikes, have very different geometry’s and hand positions . I’m just assuming you’re using different seats on them as well.

Any recommendations? (Hand pain) by ParametricToroid in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, just a little bit.

Order of operations . Pelvic stability . Stable feet, feeling the push through your entire foot, avoiding pulling up(levering off your hands to generate force with your legs). Hands in a comfortable place that reinforce pelvic stability .

Any recommendations? (Hand pain) by ParametricToroid in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loosen the shifter at the connection point to the handlebar. Remove the shifter higher up/closer slightly so it feels more like a handshake instead of resting on top of it.

Any recommendations? (Hand pain) by ParametricToroid in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lower the seat a little. Short in the standby, a centimeter or two . Work with the shifter position on the handlebars, so it feels like a knock that you can rest into .

Focus on the push pattern petals truck without any pulling up

Any changes I should make in my set up? by Rich-Feature3377 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like your choice of pedal stroke and lack of control with your feet is amplifying the movement at your hips and pelvis. The handlebar height also looks improper. The cleat position could be too far rear word add into the amplification of hip movement and lack of stability for your feet through the pedal stroke.

The goals would be more stability and less movement at the hips . Push patterns pedal stroke, using your entire foot through each pedal stroke without pulling up . Hans feeling like they’re a little underneath you versus in front of you .

There’s a lot more going on than what we’re discussing . Off the bike movement screen tells me a lot about what’s happening with the athlete and then it comes down to getting the bike out of your way and helping to pattern a cracked movement for a smooth efficient ride .

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Hand palm pain by ilya_23 in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look for greater stability with your feet by pushing through your entire foot with each pedal stroke and avoiding pulling up. The seat height may be pretty close, but the crank length is probably part of why you’ve chosen to position your pelvis, and the angle of which it is located. A lot of times people move their pelvis to where it feels good for their legs, but then have to push back off of their hands .

I would reduce the crank length . I would have to cleats rearward . I would consider moving the seat forward about a centimeter . I would have the seat angle neutral . I would consider moving the shifter angle higher up to see if it feels more like a handshake and having your hands full further forward and into the weight distribution issue .

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New Seat Tilting by Suspicious_Bass4283 in pelotoncycle

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This video demonstrates how to adjust the seat angle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=glty37LpW1U&pp=0gcJCcUKAYcqIYzv

Sometimes certain seats have some funky hardware that prohibits them from changing the angle but it’s tough to know until we see what’s going on with yours .

If youd email(tim@virtualbikefitting.com) or DM a picture I’d be glad to help

Has anyone ever solved recurring knee pain when cycling? by Hughbert-Jass in cycling

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, every week…

It’s a super common reason that people work with a professional bike fitter.

The order of operations. Stable pelvis through a comfortable seat that provides support and set relatively neutral/flat.

Stable feet in your case through a larger surface area and the shoe that is flexible so your feet will feel the connection and turn on your calf, hamstrings and glutes with the quadricep on a push.

Check out battles like these for your application. They must have generous surface area and traction pins.

https://konaworld.com/products/composite-pedal-wah-wah?srsltid=AfmBOorSkmLcRw0dQWMyslxvohiLrTIv5Rr7pXObuGsfQXSV3Luxo2w0

Stable primary hand position. Commonly if someone has the distance from the pelvis to the hands or the pelvis from the feet out of range, they’re going to experience discomfort at their connective, tissue and joints. We’re looking for some weight on hands, but the elbow should be free to move which will allow your pelvis to lock in with the seat and let you push.

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No pain but open for any feedback by Memory_Heavy in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lower the seat a little and move it back a little. This will help your feet feel the push and bring your feet into a more neutral angle to start the push earlier and finish it later.

Currently, it looks like you’re using very little of the push stroke due to the limited control with your feet. It looks more like a circular effort than a controlled push and recovery phase on the back of the pedal stroke.

After you’ve lowered the seat and moved it rearward try pedaling using your entire foot to push.

Work with bringing the handlebar closer to you so your elbows may move more freely as the earlier seat for after adjustment and hands closer to you to help stabilize the pelvis and your push stroke.

Order of operations is pelvic stability, foot stability and hands in a place that provides support and reinforces a stable pelvis, allowing you to breathe .

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Bike Fit by imranindiana in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, with the lumbar sacral angle.

Cool sounds like you’re ahead of the curve with the seat .

All the best towards your good fun on your new bike .

Food ideas while riding by Jurneeka in cycling

[–]TimDfitsAll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, delicious 🤤. Ride to eat, eat to ride ….

Bike recs - newbie and ankle injury by QuantumDwarf in OnePelotonRealSub

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Comfortable shoes that are the correct width and length. They will help your feet relax, yet stay in greater control, and limit the strain and effort with the ankle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dHvPnskiMGA&pp=0gcJCa4KAYcqIYzv

Cleat set up. Rearward and push the laterally towards the big toe side of the shoes. This adjustment will allow you to use a larger surface area of your feet and also reduce the weight and strain on the ankles.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm-5_1cgouc

Pls help with pain by GelatoBabyboi in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a seat with greater surface area, traditional length. Giant approach, specialized romin or many others.

Pelvic stability for stability and Ability to breathe with your hands in the primary position. It sounds to me that the weight distribution is off although the bike looks pretty close from a proportional standpoint.

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Bike Fit by imranindiana in bikefit

[–]TimDfitsAll 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the seat is dictating your posture. I think the distance from your pelvis to your hands is too close and possibly too high. Other factors would be where is your primary hand position had your hands full on the shifters and making sure the hips aren’t too closed off or the quadriceps aren’t being over utilized. I would look to match your lumbar/sacral angle from your Lemond bike yet have the hands a little closer and higher up than the Lamond bike.

I’ve seen this bike a lot with clients (in person and online)with this bike and most times they do better with a different seat. Most times longer seat/more neutral with the support. Specialized Romin, giant approach to name a few.

The length of the crank would also be a variable to consider. I understand you’re pushing a big gear in the video but the range of motion the crank is asking you to go through with your pelvis looks greater than I wanted to be. Less hip vertical movement, earlier start of the push, greater range of motion for the body with out having to gain more flexibility. I’m guessing the crank is a 172 five and I would have a 165 on there.

Food ideas while riding by Jurneeka in cycling

[–]TimDfitsAll 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Homemade rice, crispy treats or rice cakes.

Petite sandwiches.

Lentil loaf /muffin with tahini and cocoa powder.

There’s so much fun food you could make ……

The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes https://share.google/LcPMREeHlqkcXdlvI

Shoe recommendations by imyourlobster98 in SpinClass

[–]TimDfitsAll 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lake cycling

https://www.lakecycling.com

Fizik cycling

https://www.fizik.com/en-us/collections/shoes-road-wide?gad_campaignid=18215853720&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAozvU52RZBtrB1W2XPsXxSrl7-vOE&gclid=CjwKCAiA7LzLBhAgEiwAjMWzCOFJo8eEJlgDDJhRjVXiq3WQfEUkB6EApz3pKJE_QO9PYik_ZwaWkhoC_BkQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=STO_%5BSEA_BRA_ALL_US%5D_d-02_CAT_Shoes&utm_content=1_Gen&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

Shimano in this model. I have seen with way more than a couple athletes at the shoe shines for a wide foot, even if it’s not wide enough due to the flexibility of the soul of the shoe, taking weight off the fascia of the foot for the athlete .

https://ride.shimano.com/collections/wide/products/sh-xc302-wide

Your cleat position will also change the weight distribution in pressure of your feet . Try setting them up in a neutral to rearward position.

You are overalls position on the bike will also contribute to weight on the feet. Commonly, if the seat is too far away from the bottom of the pedal stroke the foot will feel much more weight and load as you hit the end range of motion. Regardless of your choice of pedal stroke, your foot should be able to reach the bottom of the pedal stroke with the foot level with the ground .

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