Another Bike Setup Q

[Bad JuJu]

When you are in the saddle and your leg is extended toward the bottom or 6:00 position, foot level, you should have a very minimal bend in your knee. Then, leveling your feet (three and nine o'clock positions) have the instructor check (either eyeballing it, or better yet, with a plumb line) that the forward knee angle, lines up with the pedal spindle or the ball of the foot. Then, pedal a few times to make sure your hips aren't rocking in the saddle.

Raindrop--I've just started spinning again after a several-year layoff due to injuries, laziness, etc., and I couldn't for the life of me remember how to set my bike up. I used your suggestions in class yesterday and the bike felt great. OK, so the class itself kicked my a$$ , but the bike was nice and comfortable.

[Raindrop]

I'm glad I could help.

[laughlaugh18]

Raindrop et al, your ideas helped me, too (I've been offline for a bit due to life, or I would have been back to thank you sooner).

I tried a different bike and pedaled slower, both of which helped. I also brought a huge beach towel, rolled it up and placed it across the handlebar. That helped my reach issues a bit. I know it's not ideal, but I'm going at a pretty leisurely pace so I'm not worried about losing my grip.

Thanks for the ideas - back to class tomorrow for me.