11 Ways To Make Your Bike More Comfortable

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Let’s be honest, long rides can get uncomfortable. And bikes don’t always fit perfectly right out of the gate. But there’s hope. With some simple parts changes, speciality components, and proven techniques, it’s possible to make your bike more comfortable for long haul rides and bikepacking trips. In our latest video, Neil shares 11 methods, products, and ideas.
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Outline:
Intro: 0:00
Pro Bike Fit: 0:41
The Right Saddle Width: 1:27
Swap Stems: 2:22
Tire Volume: 3:45
Upgrade Tape / Grips: 5:01
Other Hand Options: 5:50
Alt Bars: 6:46
Suspension Post: 7:28
Suspension Stem: 8:54
Frame Material: 9:42
Be You: 10:55
Mentioned Links:
SUSPENSION SEATPOSTS: A COMPLETE LIST, TESTED AND EXPLAINED - bikepacking.com/index/suspens...
29+ BIKES (THE COMPLETE LIST) - bikepacking.com/index/29-plus...
LIST OF COMFORT MTB HANDLEBARS (ALT BARS) - bikepacking.com/index/comfort...
THE COMPLETE LIST OF GRAVEL BARS AND A GUIDE TO FLARED DROP BARS - bikepacking.com/index/gravel-...
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@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

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@oldanslo Жыл бұрын

Something that helped me be more comfortable on the bike has been to hit the gym a couple times a week to work on strength and mobility. These are two attributes that decline with age and requires maintenance. My lower back pain has been significantly reduced after doing barbell lifting regularly.

@gmk9 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to get started with barbell as a relative beginner (did a little bit during high school sports 15 years ago)?

@BlueSuedeAsics Жыл бұрын

@@gmk9 the easy and expensive answer is pay someone to train you at a gym. Otherwise Alan Thrall videos are great. Starting strength. Stronger by Science Renaissance Periodization. Jeff Nippard

@0RANGOTANG Жыл бұрын

@@gmk9 I can agree with Skylar. Alan Thrall’s videos are great for form and everything about lifting in general. although old the information is still good

@mikekrasovec6390 Жыл бұрын

@@gmk9 get a few sessions with an experienced trainer to work on a few basic movements. Some places have a community center or community college that offers low cost classes in weight training. When beginning you usually want to start lighter than you think that you need to. Just burn the movements into your nervous system. Soreness and results are thoroughly unrelated. Then after a few weeks slowly start adding weight. For the first 6 months I recommend that you keep your repetitions in the 12-20 rep range. This will condition your connective tissue. After those 6 months you can start increasing the weight and lowering the reps. Working out at home with free weights or a gym both are capable of delivering good results. Consistency, hard work and a smart training plan make a far bigger difference than a pile of fancy equipment in the gym. I recommend focusing on free weights/body weight movements and focusing on big multi joint exercises such as dips, pushups, pull/chinups, standing press, bench press, squats, split squats, deadlift... barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells are all excellent strength training tools. You're not going wrong with any of the 3. I fell for kettlebells and love them. If you decide to go for kettlebells don't get a normal general trainer but a *kettlebell* trainer. Good luck.

@DoctorDefiler Жыл бұрын

Staying fit, and strong is important especially for me in my 40s. I've been riding bikes since the late 90s, and I never really focused on cycling specific functional training until a few years ago. When I was in my 20s, I was always more reckless with my body compared to now.

@tomsitzman3952 Жыл бұрын

I've been bike touring for a little over 50 years. After all those years I have had to maker concessions to time. Over time my body has changed , My center of gravity has changed. Gravity always wins! Some of my shift was from upper body to my legs, I am an inch or two shorter at 80 than at 30. My physical strength in my core, legs and arms has changed.

@zerofighter42 Жыл бұрын

Only change one thing at a time so you can be sure of what is making a negative/positive change and keep a record of all the starting point measurements like seat height etc

@christian_traxler Ай бұрын

I like the " Be You" part very much!

@JeffCowan Жыл бұрын

I'm a bibs guy so a new pair of quality bibs with a good pad is essential. Also, new gloves can help as well. Def. +1 on tires (wider) and a good well fitting saddle. Edit: correct gearing for the ride and tuneup!

@Peacewiser Жыл бұрын

The most comfortable thing I do is to simply get off the bike every 10 km or so and walk around and/or stretch for a minute or two. Another is to stand up for a minute whilst on the bike. Doing a few rolling stretches works wonders too.

@SkyfullofStardust Жыл бұрын

Yes, I do this as well, I love getting off my bike after a while and just walking a little. I do this in beautiful areas. You just experience things differently on foot, I can really recommend it! It's too easy to get all caught up in the riding headspace and get this sort of tunnel vision, at least for me.

@NavvD19MTB 5 ай бұрын

That’s the best piece of advice!

@yumyumhungry Жыл бұрын

One thing not listed that made a big difference for me was some nice padded gloves. A redshift stem along with specialized dual gel gloves completely changed my cutthroat's ride for the better.

@swnorcraft7971 Жыл бұрын

Due to a neck injury years ago, I have found the Jones H Bar to be my comfort solution. I also like the Cane Creek suspension seat post. On my latest hard tail, I laced wider rims and installed plus tires. Have been tubeless for some time now as well. All of this has a definite impact on long ride comfort. Thanks for sharing.

@gregknipe8772 Жыл бұрын

these are great tips for adapting the bike you have, to be the bike you need and use. for me, taking my old steel ogre frame - starting with the wheels and tires. I just made a jump down from 700c wheels to 650, with triple butted spokes, and new Vittoria mescal tires. the ride is amazing and it makes my old travel routes interesting. changing stem lengths and bar types creates more awareness of the ride, the body, and some joint pain relief.

@mychaelpierce8049 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Your detail and practical advice is top notch. Thanks for sharing!

@minhvan603 Жыл бұрын

For additional comfort: padded shorts, double wrap bar tape, 2 pairs of socks, gloves, max tires width, slightly lower seat height, float on your pedals & grips (benefits of Tai Chi)

@gwilletts Жыл бұрын

Yeah I second the Ritchey VentureMax bars. Took a little time to get used to but boy are they comfy. Love that arch in the drops. I paired them with the Redshift Cruise Control top bar grips for extra comfort which has also worked out grrrrreat!

@captaincoyote1792 Жыл бұрын

Neil…again, a great “value-added” video. Your communication style always “hits it out of the park”. I’m all too quickly approaching my late 60s. After two “physically-challenging” careers (one Navy and one federal wildlife LEO), comfort is paramount….(especially as I experienced a Navy aircraft accident back in the 1970s that has affected my back at times!). So what do I do to maintain comfort long distance? I make sure that there is a good microbrewery or tap room, somewhere along the ride, and one near the end! Again, Bravo-Zulu….nice job….and now I’m going to look into a new saddle and “flex thingamadoohickey” for my seat post. Carry on, young man…well done!

@ellerybice3787 8 ай бұрын

Third and final, a devastating career of alcoholism¿

@JakeLuke308 Жыл бұрын

After years of climbing and biking, I definitely need cushy hand grips. The foam grips don't cut it for me, but the Ergon work great. On my drop bar bikes Fizik bar gel works wonders. One more tidbit. As we get older, raising that stem angle and shortening it works wonders. Thanks!

@BrianRPaterson Жыл бұрын

I second the seatpost comment. I scored a redshift coil spring model second hand and could not be happier. Set it up stiff for zero bob, and you still get good cushion. Cheers

@CT37BN Жыл бұрын

The most helpful aftermarket add-ons that I have fitted on my bike is the suspension seat post ( by.schulz 50mm w/ correct spring-to-weight colour code ) and ( velo orange crazy bar w/ 30 degree back sweep and those bull horns add variety ). Have carpal tunnel and those alt-bar really helped with hand position comfort while the suspension seat post got me to ride a lot longer plus no lingering saddle soreness after every ride. For winter rides, thermal pants are the best to get besides cycling jacket and gloves.

@scottchudley8646 Жыл бұрын

Last tip is the best tip! Great content.

@TheOriginalee Жыл бұрын

I love my PNW coast suspension dropper. Doesn’t take away all the chatter like a redshift post, but definitely softens the big hits. And being able to get the seat out of the way for monster descents or technical terrain has been amazing. Worth the extra weight for me. Riding a drop bar rigid gravel bike for reference.

@AbMtnGuy Жыл бұрын

Similar PNW Coast dropper experiences on both 29er HT and fatbikes. Closing in on 10,000 km without change in performance! The ability to fine-tune airshock pressure is very useful. Riding temperature range -40 C to +40 C. Up front, a Jones Carbon H-loop bar quiets the chatter and has 35-40 mm compliance for the big hits. Specialized has a Dual-Gel glove that is excellent for both comfort on the Ergon grips and additional hand positions on untaped bars.

@chrlmlln9018 Жыл бұрын

Amazing piece of advice! Thank you, sir, so very much for this enlightening and great video! Wishing you safe trips! Take care! Greetings from Sweden!

@fogrider4607 Жыл бұрын

Good info delivered in a great, clear way.

@paulbush1992 Жыл бұрын

taking breaks ,going into the trip with a mind set towards enjoyment over anything

@BradWadeNL Жыл бұрын

100% to all of these. I had a bike fit a few months back and it was a game changer. I stopped thinking about my discomfort and focused on enjoying my ride. I have also double wrapped my bar tape on my dropbar bike, and put barends on the inside of my grips for an alternative position on my flat bar bike. Swapping stems, bars, and saddles have helped quite a lot over the years. I have long legs and short arms, so reach has always been an issue. With these changes, my rides are much more enjoyable!

@kevinkap1349 Жыл бұрын

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@ScottTeuber 5 ай бұрын

I'd never heard of stem suspension, thanks for opening my eyes to something that's probably already been out there for years!😊 I'm now going to need to up my bike budget for 2024.

@byknphil Жыл бұрын

PNW Coast suspension dropper adorn on three of my trust steeds. I shoe a Red Shift 100mm with a 30° rise hooked to the kitchen sink bars loaded with their grip setup. First time on drop bar since 1984. Love the setup on my Norco search.

@lebanc571 Жыл бұрын

I swapped bars to the surly truck stop for added rise and double wrapped it. Absolute game changer.

@StarEssences Жыл бұрын

The adjustable bike stems can help too. I custom built up my own e-bike and it too has the following components on it; Ergo grips, Suntour NCX suspension seatpost, 100mm front coil fork, a wider saddle and wider touring handlebars with a lesser degree bend. So far, I have not noticed or felt any body issues with this type of set up. However, as an older rider, my e-bike has a standard MTB Alloy frame, but I am interested in having a low step dual adventure frame for my e-bike in the purpose of easier on and off for older riders.

@mikekrasovec6390 Жыл бұрын

When tweaking my bike fit I record all of my bikes measurements in a specific notebook. Before and after plus the date that the changes are made. Only change 1 thing at a time. Also when hauling things such as when bikepacking putting the load on your bike instead of your backpack significantly improves comfort. Unless you're on a trip with really rugged terrain that involves lots of lifting your bike over obstacles, carrying it across streams/rivers... put the weight on your bike. Try out different seats and keep trying out seats until you have a magical winner. Different people have different feet. Different feet = different shoes. Butts and bike seats are the same. Also strength training is your friend. Get strong. If you improve your strength by 50% those continual strains aren't going to beat you up nearly as bad. Another thing that significantly helps manage discomfort is massage. A pro is great but self massage can be really helpful. Your own hands and elbows plus a massage toy done right can keep you feeling and performing way better. Tennis balls are pretty good at self massage. There's a reason why most of my bikes have a tennis ball stuck in the spokes of my rear wheel.

@tim9324 Жыл бұрын

Had my first bike fit this year. Wow what a difference

@olympic-gradelurker Жыл бұрын

40⁰ Sweep back handle bars on my gravel bike made the biggest difference for me.

@nandig8049 Жыл бұрын

BEST CYCLING VIDEO SO FAR

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@martinshortt7750 20 күн бұрын

Double padded shorts is my go to for big rides.

@edselbobpacer Жыл бұрын

You have a lot of good knowledge ty

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@thewoodjedi1 Жыл бұрын

Love your shows, first stop when looking for info. I have both redshift seat post and the handlebar stem, game changer for me as I have arthritis in my hands, they really don't take impact well, at all! . Thanks, looking for a good all-day seat for weeklong trips now?

@NoSecondSeason Жыл бұрын

I've fitted quick release pedals for comfort when pushing my bike!

@daveebert7747 Жыл бұрын

Bigger tires set up tubeless run at low pressure makes a HUGE difference. I agree 100% on having a professional bike fit. I got that done a couple months ago and no more seat, hand and foot pain. Thanks again for another great video, I always learn something. Time for some cushy bar tape.

@harimathur2191 Жыл бұрын

Add tyre inserts.... game changer

@JustClaude13 Жыл бұрын

I'm 62. I've outgrown "macho". With old hand damage, I can't have much weight on the palms so I need an upright position that takes the weight off. It really helps my broken shoulder over the length of the ride. This makes the seat critical. I haven't found anything as nice as the old mattress saddle, where I sit on a web of stretched springs. They're not popular now because they're expensive to build and pretty heavy, but they mod to my anatomy and soak up road shock and vibration. A well designed recumbent is an all day comfort bike, and helps me see the scenery.

@adm7038 Жыл бұрын

I think you will like Raleigh Classic Man

@NavvD19MTB 5 ай бұрын

I m using a hard tail mtb with 800mm handle bars (just upgraded) and I will definitely try the bar tape idea for hand comfort.

@davehoover8853 Жыл бұрын

Rode the Oregon Outback from CA to WA on all types of gravel. Running. 650b rim with 55mm tires really helped soften the ride. Rene Herse has several sidewall options on all their tires that allow you play around with sidewall stiffness.

@stephaniefuller7469 Жыл бұрын

I agree, that is a good arrangement. I have 27.5" wheels with x 3" Teravail Coronado tires for bike packing They are magic!! They roll over & through almost everything - sand, gravel, hardpack, babyheads.

@BrianRPaterson Жыл бұрын

I ride a cross bike with a flat bar and bar ends. The comfiest thing Ive found in a long time is wrapping the bar ends in bar tape. I dunno why it wasnt a thing back when EVERYONE used to have bar ends. But, it makes all the difference for me. Especially when I'm standing and cranking. Live long and keep pedalling!

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

I’ve done that in the past! Thanks for sharing.

@trevorhill1577 Жыл бұрын

Distributing load when bikepacking. I keep heavier items in the middle of the handlebar to reduce the turning torque required. Heaviest items go in frame bag.

@snazzfab 11 ай бұрын

Great vid! My secret hack for comfort ( in addition to many you spoke of) is to include frequent light cross training targeting my upper back and shoulders

@natefeldman5861 Жыл бұрын

I spy the one and only, Shawn Gillis, in the Absolute fit room! #icon. Great video, Neil. Keep the awesome content rolling!

@ifell3 Жыл бұрын

I got myself some 'butterfly' bars. Quite a few different positions, and if tilted up a little, going uphill you can really pull on them.

@chriswojtas4502 Жыл бұрын

What gives me real comfort is double wrapping (2x3.2 mm lizard skin) my handle bar. That and red-shifts CRUISE CONTROL DROP BAR GRIPS. Those really rock

@davevoce Жыл бұрын

Padded shorts, good gloves and like you said, bar ends.

@jonathanbenn2241 Жыл бұрын

Shoes and pedals. I'm currently a fan of 5/10s and platforms for touring and "adventure" rides.

@TheSandkastenverbot Жыл бұрын

When it comes to saddles I also find it invaluable to find out if you prefer a flat saddle or a rounded one. I tried an Ergon saddle, similar to the one shown at around 1:40 and equally flat, a winner in many saddle comfort comparisons but for my butt it feels like punishment. The bronze one next to it (Brooks C17) is pronouncedly round and feels great. So try to find out what you prefer.

@davidgorey3366 Жыл бұрын

Passchier handlebars! Awesome smooths out all the chatter

@StudQBeefpile Жыл бұрын

Redshift makes some ergonomic grips for drop bars that actually have me riding in the drops (because I mostly ride gravel and NOT road). Most drop bars are made for road bikes, I think, and not so much for gravel, so they're stiff and lightweight (read narrow and painful on rough roads) and not made to flex. I'm a fanboy of their ecosystem of seatpost, stem, and the grips for the drops. Their products are lifesavers on long gravel rides.

@michaelhayward7572 Жыл бұрын

Oury grips. Alt bars with between 25-35 degrees backsweep, not overly wide. Leather or Cambium C17 saddle. Steel frame and forks Wide flat pedals 2-2.25" tires.

@on2play736 Ай бұрын

I have and will continue buying any kind of tires. I have no real preference BUT I will only recommend 1 gravel tire and one gravel tire brand. The TERAVAIL WASHBURN is THE VERY BEST GRAVEL TIRE I've ever bought. It's so expensive but it's my most reusable tire I've ever had and after experienced it on various terrains I can say that there's no competition. The technology boggles my mind how its layers protected me from flats, discomfort, and weight. I brag about these tires all the time and it's also a fast rolling tire. BTW, it was your recommendation that made me choose this set. I watched your review on them last year and bought them a few weeks later. Didn't regret them at all. Thank you

@philcampeau Жыл бұрын

Firm believer in the suspension seat post and suspension stem. As an older rider with all of the creaks that age brings. These two things have made long rides way more comfortable.

@jramirezar Жыл бұрын

Great compilation of comfort improvements!! Do anybody knows of a suspension seatpost with at least 280 mm of maximum exposed lenght?

@quijadriss7650 Жыл бұрын

I have the Surly moloko bars which have extentions inside the grips, something similar to ans aero position. The problem I have, as a commuter in a hilly area, I'm finding that I don't get to stay there long before having to go back to the bar ends to brake/shift. I know there are options for breaking from multiple spots, but those look to be complicated systems and cost a pretty penny too.

@swi10 2 ай бұрын

Titanium Seatpost & a relaxed mindset are my number 1&2

@gunnen16 Жыл бұрын

The Ritchey Beacon alloy bar has made be reborn. Totally recommended

@BradWadeNL Жыл бұрын

I have the Ritchey Butano in 46cm and I love it.

@shaunphillips6468 Жыл бұрын

I ride the Ritchey Beacon, love the shallow reach/drop - very comfy

@downercowzzz.3236 9 ай бұрын

Glad I found you.

@AlanJohnsonSunbird 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I’m a fairly new rider riding an older flat bar MTB. I do get some hand pain and numbness and am wanting to try your foam grip recommendation. Which brand and model foam grips are these that you’re showing and are there others you recommend? Thanks

@maxinatr1245 Жыл бұрын

Hey, what aero bars do you use? I looked at so many sites but haven't found them anywhere.

@edwardcromarty891 Жыл бұрын

Good quality affordable tires (Panaracer Pasela right now), cloth Velox rim tape, Schwalbe tubes, 20mm setback carbon seatpost, titanium WTB saddle (Silverado), adjustable 4-axis stem allowing easy changes in handlebar angle and height at any time, and careful positioning of shifters to lift/angle wrists removing pressure from hands and positioning for shoulder width. I also have a chromoly fork for safety and comfort. I am using XT in rear with Deore shifters, brakes, and an old 3x, 48-38-28 crankset which I may soon change to a 48-36-26 for more comfortable climbing. I live in the mountains, Deore brakes are good as I am climbing or descending a lot. Whatever you need make the gears comfortable. I enjoy myself, and look to ride comfortable pace.

@chriswojtas4502 Жыл бұрын

How did you connect the earobars together?

@microMobilidade Жыл бұрын

Speed and route. If arriving 30 minutes later wont affect the plan I’ll usually go for the smoother cruising ride. Enjoy the trip

@GrahamFootBicycleLover Жыл бұрын

I have my own bike brand and during the design process I ride a lot and try lots of setups. After 35 years I'm now well into bikepacking comfort is super important now. Over the last few years I've mainly ridden a fatbike but just a couple of days ago i thought I'd try one of our 29er's. I have to be honest and say, yes it may be quicker on tarmac but anything offroad the fatbike wins hands down. no need for any suspension, just allow the tyres to take the hits and smile, then there's the grip and ability to ride soft ground. Just my twopenneth.

@zenofthemoment Жыл бұрын

I'm with you 100%. I try to tell everybody I can. More often than not, with existing riders, they're stuck in the "17mph mindset" and can't imagine why a fat bike is better....but it just is.

@GrahamFootBicycleLover Жыл бұрын

@@zenofthemoment We know don't we. haha

@arminhess1512 Жыл бұрын

my eye openers in 2022 were: Brooks Cambium C15 AW and SQlab 511 XL pedals! 12 h riding time without any issues!

@turbotigermeister 11 ай бұрын

Does the bikepacking rear bag suitable for seat post suspension

@euandykes Жыл бұрын

Dutch bikes are really comfortable on long rides. Their steel bars soak up all the vibration. The big heavy rims roll over bumps in the road. Although not built for speed; worth testing on a long ride for inspiration.

@gerhardw.933 Жыл бұрын

I have a road bike (Reynolds 853/carbon) with longer and one with a shorter wheelbase (Scandium). While the longer bike rides like on tracks, the other one is more agile, meaning more interesting to ride on tours. As I ride mostly on roads, there is no much difference in comfort. But the 1/2 kg lighter Scandium setup clearly shines on longer tours, steeper climbs and I experienced noticeably higher average speed with full 🏕 gear. Any road bike can be converted to a gravelbike.

@Mike-vd2qt Жыл бұрын

Off road comfort: Jones H-Bar with ESI Chunky Grips; add a Brooks B-17 saddle broken in correctly and you're set for long miles.

@ductrung3993 11 ай бұрын

how would you compare the eesilk+ vs Redshift seatpost please?

@ChrisStevenson-ex3wl Жыл бұрын

I am in the process of buying a new bike (Salsa Timberjack) now. I fall exactly between a frame size small and medium based on the Salsa information on rider height. With the shortage of Salsa frames in my area I cannot sit on one before buying and have to order it blind. My bike shop told me to get a medium. Salsa through email said they would recommend a small. Will going small or medium make a difference in my comfort on the bike?

@johnmausteller Жыл бұрын

How about solar on board recharging?

@robingood62 Жыл бұрын

For me, the comfort game changer was to change out my drop down bars to flat bars with ergon grips+ergon bar ends. And to rise my handlebar 2cm. All my problems were gone, riding is pure joy now.

@hikerJohn Жыл бұрын

2cm? I would think that would be too insignificant.

@robingood62 Жыл бұрын

@@hikerJohn No. Only 2cm was perfect.

@jonfrance7201 Жыл бұрын

For me it’s Ergon standard grips with padded cheap inner bar ends

@ofacid3439 Жыл бұрын

I gave up on drop bars and my back surely thanks me a lot. Wide risers FTW

@djokopras2582 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. I did the same

@fourpointzero8315 2 ай бұрын

I did a lot of bike fitting. Choose different kinds of bars and crank lengths until I changed to a wide saddle. I can go extra miles than before

@user-mh4wl1zc9i 24 күн бұрын

What kind of aerobars are you holding in the video?

@ctclimberguy34 Жыл бұрын

What aero bars are those?

@douglasmooney2076 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your insights, as an older rider I find comfort is becoming more important every year. Two questions; rigid fork or suspension fork for bikepacking? Also, love the hat, how do I get one?

@ryanthompson1442 Жыл бұрын

Going ridged or suspension would vary greatly depending on what you are riding. Like, I would bring at least a hardtail to the Colorado trail. But the great divide route I almost always ride with a ridged bike.

@douglasmooney2076 Жыл бұрын

@@ryanthompson1442 thxs for the input Ryan

@CavenInToTheWorld Жыл бұрын

Got a bike fit for my roadbike. Should i use my measurement for touring bike or i should get a 1-2cm smaller? I don't want to get bike fitted again since it's expensive here. By the way i got my road bike measurement as semi racer since my body is not yet in shape to be more aero dynamic. Thanks.

@stefanhansen5882 2 ай бұрын

How about front and rear suspension, doesn't that affect comfort more than anything?

@joelmicah7014 Жыл бұрын

I find a thick bar tape goes a long way in comfort match it with shock stop stem.

@damienm8416 Жыл бұрын

When I see these kind of videos I just start laughing my head off , I am so glad I don't need to worry about all those things anymore .

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Did you LOL? Would love to hear more...

@AbMtnGuy Жыл бұрын

Once you have had a professional bike fit and ridden with the benefits, I've found it useful to record the initial fit and any subsequent changes. A tape measure and the Bubble App ( free and worth installing) to record angles such as seat and bars. All recorded in the RWGPS maintenance log. :)

@mikekrasovec6390 Жыл бұрын

I just use a paint marker on my bars so I can eyeball it to the line on my stem. If you don't want to permanently mark your bike a piece of tape or a sticker works.

@bahceninrengi Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thanks for the useful information, I am also a former cyclist (road racer) but these days I will be using it for pleasure and trips inshallah.

@anotheryoutuber_ Жыл бұрын

filling your frame with fluids will definitely reduce vibrations since the added mass will lower vibrations as well as give it a different harmonic.

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Interesting, also heavy but a little bit could go a long way. Thanks for sharing.

@wilsgrant Жыл бұрын

This is a troll right

@anotheryoutuber_ Жыл бұрын

@@wilsgrant yeah, but its also true

@joschkaerler3251 11 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me how to find the aerobars he's holding in the video?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 11 ай бұрын

These are the profile design t2 aero bars that were modified a bit. I dont believe they make this style anymore.

@reindeer2748 Жыл бұрын

6:16 - Does anyone know what aero bars those are?

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Some customized Profile Designs t2 bars

@BiminiJerry Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a couple “bike fits” that were really not taken seriously by the staff at the shop(s)…. Even drove 120 mi out of town in the effort. How do you find a truly competent and committed bike fit specialist?

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

Good question, you really need to find someone that is in the know, well trained and that you can trust.

@jonathanchester5916 11 ай бұрын

Check with local stores and race teams is a good place to start. When you find that person, figure out who trained them and voila. I got lucky being connected to a race team and I keep going back to the same guy over and over. It's amazing what a difference it makes. How many saddle sores did I have this year? Zero.

@edselbobpacer Жыл бұрын

I love bikes

@randygeyer7673 Жыл бұрын

Still…butterfly bars are taboo. Why? Some people think they’re ugly. Try going on a long bike tour. You’ll soon see the beauty.

@philippekaczmarek423 Жыл бұрын

Not making the ride more comfy but I would add to the list waxing the chain for a longer trip as it is less trouble I reckon

@crlarner 11 ай бұрын

As a male rider, w/o going into specifics, I typically adjust my seat a little to the left of center for a more comfortable ride.

@ddawg1956 Жыл бұрын

The downside of getting old is: the body breaks down over time just as your bike ... it's easier and still less expensive to replace, or repair a bike part than a body part ... all for less pain, MORE COMFORT!

@AwesomeRedKite Жыл бұрын

where you get that dope hat?

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

bikepacking.com/news/new-summer-2022-merch/

@reiddryden9805 Жыл бұрын

Is there some way to have a suspension seat post to have or add to a dropper seat post? Stay safe And vertical!

@mikekrasovec6390 Жыл бұрын

A few companies make suspension dropper posts. PNW comes to mind.

@Dakota.Covers Жыл бұрын

It just depends on whether or not you are running a saddle bag. I don’t have any room to spare for a dropper

@IamMrDisaster Жыл бұрын

PNW Coast. Have it on two bikes.

@simonrochester2559 11 ай бұрын

2:22 Sorry, I know it is a dump question. But what are Stems?

@BIKEPACKINGcom 11 ай бұрын

It’s a part that connects your handlebars to your fork and frame. .

@philippekaczmarek423 Жыл бұрын

Add-in a pair of cushcore for a bit of confort

@BIKEPACKINGcom Жыл бұрын

I’m actually hoping I can test a set here soon.

@philippekaczmarek423 Жыл бұрын

@@BIKEPACKINGcom looking forward to it!

@paulwolfram7774 Жыл бұрын

I have big feet so I appreciate a wide platform pedal.

@jaqian Жыл бұрын

Good pair of gloves with some padding helps

@csn583 3 ай бұрын

#1 is ride more consistently. A couple short rides per week instead of (or hopefully in addition to) one mega one every 1-4 weeks and the big ones won't break you.