
Originally Posted by
thekarens
Unfortunately paying for a fitting isn't an option at the moment so I could adjust the saddle some to see if that helps n
You can at least check your fore/aft position yourself. Well, with the help of another person. Sit on your bike with your feet on the pedals at, hmmm - drawing a blank - somebody help me! 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock (unless I've got vacation brain right now, and it's 12 and 6). Drop a plumb bob (or any string with a small weight on one end so it hangs straight down) from the front of your forward knee. The weighted end should fall at the pedal spindle. This isn't a hard and fast rule, but it should be near it. If you are too far back, try a longer stem, instead. If too far forward, you may need a shorter one.
A professional fitting is the best way to go, but sometimes you just can't do that. Then it's time for some do-it-yourselfedness, with a bit of education.
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