One of the reasons to
purchase your bike from a quality local bike shop like ours near Chino Hills, is that we
know how to help you find the right bike, and adjust it to fit you perfectly
Having a bike that fits you
properly is very important for getting the maximum fitness, performance, and
comfort in your riding experience.
This is part 2 of our tips on fitting a mountain bike. Individual riders may have different preferences according
to the type of riding they do, but these are general guidelines. (Steps 1 and 2 are in our previous post)
3. Saddle height: When
seated, your legs should be slightly bent at the bottom of a pedal stroke. If
you can put both feet flat on the ground while seated, you should raise the
seat.
4. Stem: Have someone hold the bike steady while you sit on the seat. If your
arms are reaching, with elbows locked, you need to adjust the stem, or may need
to have a bike shop replace your stem with one that has the right length and
angle for your body.
5. Saddle position: Your saddle should be parallel to the ground, and your knee
should be over the ball of your foot. When you pedal, your shin should be
angled slightly forward.
Come into our shop, we would love to help you get the perfect fitting mountain bike.
One of the reasons to
purchase your bike from a quality local bike shop like ours in Ontario, is that we can help you find the right sized bike, and adjust it to fit you perfectly.
Having a bike that fits you properly is very important for getting the maximum
fitness, performance, and comfort in your riding experience.
Here are a few tips for how to find a mountain bike that fits you. These are
general guidelines. Individual riders may have different preferences according
to the type of riding they do.
1. Standover height: Straddling the top tube, lift the bike. On a hard tail,
you should have at least 2” between the tires and the ground. Some mountain
bikers prefer up to 5” of clearance. On a full suspension bike, 1” may be
enough, as the height will be compressed when you are seated.
2. Reach: When seated, with your hands on the handlebars, you should have a
relaxed, slight bend in your elbows.
See our next post for other aspects of fitting your mountain bike. Any time you purchase a bicycle from our shop, we are available to fit the bike for you.
