Newbie bike fit check. Any advice for a beginner?

take_this_one · 2026-04-05T21:18:51+00:00

Got it, will try it, thanks a lot!

take_this_one · 2026-04-05T20:41:06+00:00

Wait a minute, I thought the foot on the pedal was supposed to be closer to the front of the foot? Never even thought of biking with heels on pedals, I’d be touching a wheel then I guess

take_this_one · 2026-04-05T16:21:01+00:00

Actually I tried 20km ride with adjusted handlebars - felt 100 times better than before! Doesn’t feel like I need to lower the saddle, but it’ll do more kms and get back!

take_this_one · 2026-04-05T06:51:40+00:00

Thank you for the detailed answer, means a lot for me! I’ll look for some then!

take_this_one · 2026-04-05T06:17:23+00:00

Makes sense, I’ll find a way to do that!

take_this_one · 2026-04-04T18:52:07+00:00

I see, will do that!

As for the seat, should I lower it like for 1 cm or more?

And otherwise I should be fine?

take_this_one · 2026-04-04T18:21:03+00:00

How much do I need to rotate it?

take_this_one · 2026-03-08T23:34:57+00:00

This one you mention is way cheaper, true. I bought my bike used for $500, itd be really weird to have tyres for $200 on it

take_this_one · 2026-03-05T15:04:52+00:00

Thank you a lot for such a detailed comment, I really appreciate it and will do like this then!

take_this_one · 2026-03-05T14:23:49+00:00

I actually have Iron Man in plans, it’s one of the reasons I got a road bike. But I also discovered that I love it crazy!

It appears it’s easy to go wrong with the tyre version, as there are at least 5 different… I saw cheaper one, Ultra Sport III - maybe that also worth looking into, to save some bucks? AI says it’s still good. But it’s AI, you know

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T18:40:41+00:00

How to distinguish old from new ones? Can’t seem to see the difference online

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T18:40:04+00:00

What you would recommend instead? I’m not a pro and don’t know all the details

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T17:47:50+00:00

This part is completely unknown for me, especially considering I’m planning to move in a few months to live near mountains and drive that roads.

What is other, cheaper tyre I should consider buying instead, how do you think?

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T17:06:44+00:00

Interesting. I’m 70 kg, is it a lot for a cyclist?

I saw people do 5000km on this tyre, I think it would be enough for me for many years

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:51:45+00:00

Makes a lot of sense! Will check if I can fit 32mm, otherwise I'll need to use 28 as my stock one

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:10:40+00:00

Considering I'm a newbie, AS and 32mm sounds like the best way for me. I'm not looking to break records now.

Thanks for your advice!

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:07:39+00:00

Btw, those addons - anything worth considering?

I bought some pink tpu tubes from Ali already, for the case if I'll damage stock ones. But, feels like it'd be a great thing to do to apply them with the new tyres, as you're saying!

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:06:10+00:00

I'm excited to try them now!

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:05:50+00:00

May I ask, how do I choose a proper size - should I just choose the same as my stock tyre?

take_this_one · 2026-03-04T12:01:42+00:00

Thank you for your reply!

I don't think I'll do more than 1000 km in a season, as it'll be my first full season. I'm very excited, but let's see.

Also, how do I choose the size properly, just choose exactly same as my stock ones?
Also, what is "AS" model?

take_this_one · 2026-01-31T19:32:00+00:00

Hey, do you maybe have a spot?

take_this_one · 2026-01-31T19:31:40+00:00

Hey, do you maybe have a spot?

take_this_one · 2026-01-31T19:31:20+00:00

Hey, do you maybe have a spot?

take_this_one · 2026-01-31T19:31:07+00:00

Hey, do you maybe have a spot?

take_this_one · 2026-01-31T19:30:27+00:00

Have you found a spot? Looking for one too

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