Gravel Bike Fitting (Much Needed!)

Many thanks to long-time friend, Mr Steve Nash of Adelaide Bike Fit for his time and expertise, captured in this video. You can learn more about Steve’s services at , also on Instagram - “There are many Motion capture technologies and education systems for fitting. Ultimately, the understanding of these or any other fit system relies on the experience and skill of the fitter.“ - Steve Nash, Adelaide Bike Fit In this two to three hour bike fitting, Steve leverages his extensive experience to understand LGC’s discomfort issues, previous injuries, and all manner of factors that can impact overall comfort and performance on the bicycle. Numbers provided by the fitting system have some meaning, but rider feedback, and working around those numbers as a baseline ultimately determine optimal positioning / fit. This video is long, but provides a comprehensive look at what really happens with a professional level bike fitting. Some of Steve’s former client include European World Tour riders, the Australian National Cycling Team, and countless happy customers on Google Reviews! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Preliminary Measurements 0:55 Saddle Measurements 1:55 Determining Flexibility / Back Angle 2:44 Feet Measurement / Discussion 3:40 Cleat Positioning 6:12 Current Bike Setup Assessment 7:33 Assessing Hand Position on the Handlebar 8:14 Quadricep / Glute Activation 9:45 Assessing Pedaling Motion 10:50 Back Tension / Scapula / Wrist 11:10 Brake Reach / Brake Hood Assessment 12:42 Assessing Foot Pressure during Pedaling 13:47 Assessing Saddle Pressure / Feel / Discomfort 14:26 Breathing Assessment / Short Stroke / Long Stroke 15:13 One-Legged Pedaling Assessment 16:25 Micro / Macro Adjuster 17:06 Taking Measurements of the Current Setup 19:10 Danger Signs 20:34 Interpreting Numbers Discussion 23:30 Bike Adjustments 24:11 Considering all Aspects of Body Fit 24:50 First Ride after Bike Adjustments 26:45 Gravel - Using the Arms for Suspension 27:52 Bottom of the Pedal Stroke 28:44 Secondary Saddle Height Adjustment & Assessment 31:19 Body Sensors & Initial Motion Capture 32:48 Feedback after latest changes / Capture 33:39 Sit Bone Pain / Hamstring Tendinopathy 34:15 Questioning the Numbers & Science 47:28 Back onto the Bike & Further Evaluation 49:12 Another Saddle Height Adjustment 49:51 Cause & Effect 51:10 Motion Capture 52:20 Comfort greatly improved! 53:00 Evaluation after Second Motion Capture 56:15 Confirming the fitting in the Real World 58:56 Closing 59:32 General Madness Links of Interest: Adelaide Bike Fit - / Instagram Adelaide Bike Fit Instagram - STT Fitting Systems - Gravel Bike Tyre / Tire Pressure Guidelines - Gravel Cyclist’s Route Library - Amazon Affiliation Link: No cost to you, but every purchase made helps keep Gravel Cyclist up and running! - Web: Facebook: Instagram - Twitter -