Triathlon Bike Fit: How To Balance Aero and Comfort!

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6 ай бұрын

Are you struggling to feel like your bike fits you? Our resident rookie triathlete Belinda has been thinking just that so we thought it was time to get it sorted once and for all! We have come to visit none other than Phil Burt, a world-renowned bike fitter, and physiotherapist to run us through what we should be looking for when setting up a bike position and of course, setting Belinda up herself!
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@gtn 6 ай бұрын

Have you ever had a bike fit, and how much did it improve your cycling? Let us know 👇

@deanb61 6 ай бұрын

Matt Bottrill last year, night and day. Completed Barcelona Ironman bike leg and was able to run the marathon after.

@NightEmbers 6 ай бұрын

Never had a fit, got a tri bike secondhand and just ran with how it was already set up. It's worked well for years now but Im in the market for a new TT bike and would like to actually get fitted.

@nluisa 6 ай бұрын

I had one prior to a bike purchase. My steed at the time was too long and I wanted to ensure I got the right bike before buying another bike. Best decision ever. Mine was done on a jig, which meant I tested different stack, reach and crank lengths right there. The fitter put 160 first and then 155. The 155 just felt amazing and I could not believe the difference it made on my knee and ongoing calf tightness I had with 165. When I got my steed setup for my measurements I never thought a bike could feel so right (or how wrong my other bike was). These days I do 6h rides with zero niggles.

@shawndaiki Ай бұрын

2021 pain-free covid cyclist. Budgeted a bike fit along with the new steed, did a pre fit and selected a SuperSix Evo which I’m still very much in love with 3 years on. Revisited my fitter after the initial consult and have progressively changed stock saddle to Selle Boost SLR, 172.5 to 165 cranks, and a 38mm handlebar otw. Highly recommend a bike fit for newbies before shopping!

@andrewmcalister3462 6 ай бұрын

Love that Belinda's kit is matchey matchey with James's paint job on the bike.

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

It's as if it was planned 😉

@michaelhoare5291 6 ай бұрын

Can't get enough of Phil Burt. He's in a league of his own.

@Customisbetter2 6 ай бұрын

So glad you made this video! Seeing Mark and other experienced riders in the bike fit is helpful, but seeing someone start from scratch adds a lot more info!

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

Glad we could hep! 🙌 Bike fits are a great way of make sure you get the most our of your two wheeled friend 🙌

@HollyDunnDesign 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us the behind the scenes of your bike fit, Belinda! I have one booked for next week, so it’s great to get an idea of what to expect :)

@susannaviles 6 ай бұрын

Really loved this video and found it super informative. Can't wait for the next one.

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

Super cool to hear you enjoyed the iIf you subscribe and click the bell icon you won't miss the next episode 🙌

@adamdvx1604 6 ай бұрын

Amazing content, the video we've all been waiting for! Can't wait to see more of this as a series, or further bike fit series in the future.

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

We'll bring back more bike fitting for sure 🙌

@jazznroll5 6 ай бұрын

...Poor Belinda, all she wanted when she applied for the job, was a desk job 9-5 and coffee and drinks with her girlfriends afterwards....

@mikecanul 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! Poor Belinda! All she wanted was a working zoom PC station, now she is in charge of all Zwift team sessions at GTN, and poor girl to keep her job now has to qualify for Kona each year! #Justice4Belinda! (Lol)

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

No such thing at GTN ... we all muck in 🙌

@BelindaHumphries 4 ай бұрын

Bikes, coffees and time with my mates all sound good to me😂

@mikecanul 4 ай бұрын

@@gtn :-)

@alisonwilks302 5 ай бұрын

I tried some tips from this video ( shorter cranks and moving cleats ) and it worked out magnificently ❤❤❤❤❤ thank you

@williamallen1739 3 ай бұрын

I learned a lot thanks

@notmyrealname6272 4 ай бұрын

Brillllllliant video. More please!

@velousagi 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Actionable info here (although I could use the version for a typical middle aged man working a desk job.) Just building my first tt-bike. Hadn't really thought of the saddle bits or elbow positions that way.

@igorosowski6547 6 ай бұрын

Hi I love these videos. I also love all the hot tech videos you do. Love looking at the amazing pro techs. But I was wondering if you wouldn't mind making a list of the best entry level tri bikes you might recommend to someone who has decided they want their first one!

@notmyrealname6272 4 ай бұрын

I LOVE Phil. I actually love him.

@xosece 6 ай бұрын

curious to see how she develops and the changes she is going to make over time. Bike size and several other measures can make a world of a difference. I tend to go for bikes a size smaller than the recommended size 'cos I have a short torso so short reach for me and very long legs. Maybe I am wrong but it's been working well for me.

@Bike4Coffee-Cake 6 ай бұрын

Please do a follow-up - be great to see how the plan un-folds!!!

@MrJhockley 6 ай бұрын

I wonder if bringing the cleats back would help. They are quite toe down at the top of the stroke. Defo some potential to open up the hip there and probably lessen some pressure on the saddle too.

@henrybutterworth5116 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting to see this process. Obviously needs a follow-up video of the results and the next stage. I think making small changes one at a time makes sense after an initial fit but the 10mm change to the crank length here is so significant that it might be quicker just to write off the original fit and do a new initial fit after installing the crank. The saddle pressure point looks painful to me. I have a carbon saddle with almost no give and I set it up (as far as I can by feel) for even pressure across the whole saddle. This results in a significant downward saddle angle for the aero position which garnered piss-taking from the bike-vault audience because obviously you slide down it and weight shifts onto your arms. I’ve not found this weight shift to be a problem with aero bars though because you can put the extra load through your elbows into the aero bar elbow pads leaving your wrists and hands relatively free. After setting the saddle angle without, I then put a gel cover over it to get a bit of grip to stop sliding forward and for extra comfort. My longest ride duration with this set up was about 12 hours and I was perfectly comfortable throughout and could have gone on to do another 12 had I not needed to sleep. I think saddles with the soft noses (and the stepped saddles) are basically giving you something that looks more horizontal and rule compliant when you are not sitting on it but conforms to more of a downward slope under load. Obviously if there are rules you need to obey for competition then you might need such a saddle but since I just ride for fun and exercise I can stick with what I’ve got. I’m over 90kg btw so I guess trying to ride on the tip of a horizontal saddle would be more painful for me than for someone half my weight.

@rageeey 6 ай бұрын

At 1:50 it looks like Mark broke something and is lucky Phil didn't see it

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

shhhhh 🤫

@jsma9999 6 ай бұрын

could do update down the road on these Bike fit

@PoulHansenDK 6 ай бұрын

When is the sequel?

@jsma9999 6 ай бұрын

would like to link Belinda swim video. thanks

@vixiv4642 Ай бұрын

Is it normal to have neck pain when you look ahead? If not, what could be the source of the problem?

@SiGG_i_ 5 ай бұрын

Nice to See Belindas Cervelo again 😍

@Jonathan-ep3nx 6 ай бұрын

Where do you get 160 mm Shimano Ultegra cranks from?

@BelindaHumphries 6 ай бұрын

If you find out let me know 😂

@lordalfa600 6 ай бұрын

@@BelindaHumphries Usually in Asia. eBay sellers from Japan do have 105 R7000 in 160mm. The newer 12 speed Di2 model groupsets, R7100, R8100 and R9200 have 160mm as the smallest.

@MichaelWilliams-iv6dj 6 ай бұрын

I thought it was interesting that both 160 and 165mm crank lengths were mentioned. She isn’t terribly tall so the shorter option seems reasonable, but my guess is that people are getting carried away with the short crank fad. You hear people suggest “You need 155mm cranks” all the time when in reality more modest crank length reductions are probably best.

@jonathanzappala 6 ай бұрын

When 105 came out with a 160mm that was the game changer, before that there wasn’t an inexpensive option. I rode 160 for two years, there wasn’t a downside, but I’ve gone to 165 now. I use 170 on the road. I think if your doing it right, you raise your saddle to keep bottom extension the same, then you have gained twice the crank length change of room on the top. So 5mm shorter is really a gain of 10, making the smaller change a big enough one in practice.

@lisapet160 6 ай бұрын

What's the difference between tri-bike and tri-cycle?

@mikecanul 6 ай бұрын

Lol

@Alex-kr7zr 6 ай бұрын

Or a trike?

@mattyice1710 6 ай бұрын

Crank length has become a huge movement in triathlon over the past few years. 105 has a 160 mm crank length and that is by far the best deal. Anything shorter is so much more expensive. A real hole in the market I’m afraid.

@gtn 6 ай бұрын

With the gain in popularity of shorter cranks do you think the big brands will start producing the smaller cranks? 👀