Bike fitting for mtb? What's the consensus?

chrisalecia

chrisalecia

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Years (years) of being a computer jockey has taken its toll on my frame. My mobility and range of motion limitations are pretty scary (to me anyway). I've recently started riding again and even bought a new bike to make sure I had the tools to "give it my best shot". I hope to be riding off road for a long time.

I know how important a fit is for road bikes. So how about mtb? My bike "feels" OK. I think I need to lower my stem one ring but is that even correct?

How many have had mtb fittings? Are they worth it? Where do you find a reputable fitter and how much should I expect to spend?
 
Yes, it's important. If it doesn't fit right, you won't want to ride it. If you don't ride it, the walls of reality will come crashing down around you, and in the end, you will be lobotomized. Wait, wrong movie.

If you don't want to pay someone to do it, make one small change at a time, ride, assess, adjust with another small change till it feels good.
 
youtube!--important things are seat height and placement so you don't kill your knees. stem height, not so much...but if you're just getting back into it, I would keep the stem at the highest position so you don't get discouraged if your lower back and core are on fire.
 
I thought you said you had some shoulder issues? Fit will be very important imo. Especially when you start increasing time spent on the bike.
 
chrisalecia said:
Shoulder, neck, hip flexors, scapular - I'm a mess. Years of sitting in from of a computer
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If anything feels off, take it to the place where you bought the bike and have them adjust it. You paid a lot of money... get your money's worth. Granted not all LBS are experts in this area... but still worth a shot.
 
no suggestions on fitting but add yoga and core workouts to your exercise regiment. Also get a standing desk if you can swing it. My neck and shoulders are also a mess
 
C8N said:
If anything feels off, take it to the place where you bought the bike and have them adjust it. You paid a lot of money... get your money's worth. Granted not all LBS are experts in this area... but still worth a shot.
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That's just it. Nothing really feels off right now. I'll just have to give it some time. Course the only way you know something is off is when the injury sets in. Guess I'm trying to prevent that going in.
 
It's important to get the saddle height, fore/aft right, but not as important on the MTB as a road bike. I feel you can "get by" if you are "close enough" on the MTB because you are moving around a lot. Granted, if you are in pain or not comfortable, you are doing something wrong. The rest like rotating brakes and bar length (IMO) is personal preference.

If you are fit to get the perfect pedal stroke, you will be a happier person cycling. Jay put some wedges in my shoes which made my much more comfortable on the MTB. Your muscles may take a couple of rides to get used to it, but you will be much happier in the end.
 
jimvreeland said:
These are not fit related. Start doing off the bike strength training.
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Yes I do have a program now but won't mobility issues be compounded by improper form/fit?

I guess I'm looking for someone in the know to say my seat position, bar position, foot placement, etc is all good so I don't ride for months the wrong way and find out then because I'm in pain and now have an injury like tendonitis that sidlines me.
 
At this point I feel like a fit isn't the issue. You'll still have these issues regardless.
 
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