Have You Bought The Wrong Size Bike? | How To Get The Perfect Bike Fit

Published on February 22nd 2023

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Do you feel like your bike isn't the right size for you? Maybe it's a small matter of the handlebars feeling too far away or does the whole bike just feel...off? We got advice from physiotherapist & leading bike fitter, Phil Burt, who shares in detail what areas can be altered so you can get the perfect bike fit for you, including setting the perfect reach! 

0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Stem length
1:22 - Saddle position
2:38 - Handle bar width
3:03 - Frame sizes
4:04 - Crank length
5:44 - The correct handle bar width
9:29 - The right stack height
11:03 - The Stem
11:41 - Try before you buy
12:08 - Buying online

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