Hello Everyone,
I am 5'9, and I have bought a Giant Defy 2 (medium) as a first road bike. It is a second hand bike - so i was unable to get a proper bike fit done,
I have put 500kms on my bike so far, and I am ready to do more to increase the fit of my bike, now I have better idea of what is troubling me. Average ride is approx 30-35km.
Primarily I get numbness in my groin, after cycling about 20kms. I believe I am too far forward on the saddle, - is the correction for this to bring the saddle forward or shorten the head stock on the handle bars? Is my saddle too high?
Where can i find information on fitting a bike myself. It is kind of a hard thing to do as I cannot see the position I am riding in,
I am also getting pins and needles in my hands. I am not sure if this is linked directly to the previous problem, it is not too much of a hinderence, but would be if i extended my rides to longer distances.
(due to my location the answer of - "go to your LBS for a fitting" will not be of much help to me.
Thanks for your time
I am 5'9, and I have bought a Giant Defy 2 (medium) as a first road bike. It is a second hand bike - so i was unable to get a proper bike fit done,
I have put 500kms on my bike so far, and I am ready to do more to increase the fit of my bike, now I have better idea of what is troubling me. Average ride is approx 30-35km.
Primarily I get numbness in my groin, after cycling about 20kms. I believe I am too far forward on the saddle, - is the correction for this to bring the saddle forward or shorten the head stock on the handle bars? Is my saddle too high?
Where can i find information on fitting a bike myself. It is kind of a hard thing to do as I cannot see the position I am riding in,
I am also getting pins and needles in my hands. I am not sure if this is linked directly to the previous problem, it is not too much of a hinderence, but would be if i extended my rides to longer distances.
(due to my location the answer of - "go to your LBS for a fitting" will not be of much help to me.
Thanks for your time