QUESTION: I notice that lots of riders have their handlebar height much lower than their saddle height. What’s the right way to determine this relationship? — Dwayne C. RBR REPLIES: There isn’t a single best handlebar/saddle-height differential that works for all riders. The correct relationship depends on a number of factors, including the length of…
Question: After about 30 minutes of riding, my hands get so numb and tingly that I can’t shift gears. My handlebar is level with the saddle. Can you help? — David W.
Question: Do you have any fit tips for riding a recumbent? — Christine R. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I don’t have experience with recumbents, so I took your question to Andy Pruitt, director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and author of Andy Pruitt’s Medical Guide for Cyclists. He works with recumbent riders in…
Question: I just paid for a pro bike fit at the local shop. They raised my saddle 1.5 inches. Now my knees feel better but my butt hurts. It’s chafed and my crotch is sore. What should I do? — Sal M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Raising a saddle nearly 4 cm is too much…
Question: Last year I completed five double centuries. This year I want to try using aero bars. How do I set them up on my road bike for these long rides? — Ken M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Aero bars aid both comfort and pace on long rides. The way things get spread out during…
