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Sunday, January 23, 2011

How to Set Up a Road Bicycle

How to Set Up a Road Bicycle

Road bikes need to be set up for each rider.
Road bikes need to be set up for each rider.
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You must set up road bikes properly if you are planning long hours in the saddle. The proper set up will allow you to ride without the discomfort caused by ill-fitting or badly placed components. The most important consideration in setting up a road bike is comfort. There are all shapes, styles and sizes of riders. To get your bike set up, follow a few basic concepts and then fine-tune them.
Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Bike trainer Allen wrench, 4 mm Allen wrench, 5 mm
  1. Adjust the saddle height by first putting the bike in a trainer so that the back wheel can spin freely. Get on the bike. Pedal to the bottom of the pedal stroke so that your leg is parallel with the bike's seat tube. There should be a slight bend in your knee at the bottom of the pedal stroke, approximately 5 to 10 degrees. Adjust your seat height up or down in 1/2 inch increments until you achieve this measurement.

  2. Adjust the forward-backward position of your saddle. Move the crank arms to the horizontal position, parallel with the ground, your feet directly across from each other. Look straight down at your knee. Your knee should be directly above the pedal axle. If it is in front of the pedal axle, move the seat back. If your knee is behind the pedal, move the seat forward.

  3. Adjust your horizontal body position. Sit on the saddle and place your hands on the handlebar grips. Look down through the handlebars. The handlebars should obscure the front axle. If you can see the front axle in front of the handlebars, you need a longer stem. If the axle is behind the handlebars get a shorter stem. Your back should be at a 45-degree angle, if the horizontal adjustment is correct.

  4. Set up your road bike for racing or aggressive riding. Raise or lower your handlebars by adding or removing bushings in the riser after you have adjusted the seat, so that your handlebars are even with, or slightly lower than your seat. This makes your bike more aerodynamic.

  5. Set up your bike for cruising or touring. Raise the handlebar height above the seat so that you are sitting in a more upright position. This decreases strain on the neck and back.

Tips & Warnings

  • Check your handlebar width. When you are sitting on the bike, looking forward, your shoulders should be nearly the same width as your handlebars. If this differs more than 2 inches, you may need different handlebars. You can do most common bike set up adjustments with a 4mm and or 5mm Allen wrench.

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