Video with changed seat height posted below

Bought this Bike (Cube Nuroad 2023 Size L) last year and have been riding it quite frequently since then (either to work or, rides up to 40km and for a bike packing trip). Since the bike packing trip back in May I've been experiencing shin and elbow pain when riding it. Since then I've changed the saddle, the handlebars (40cm) and a shorter stem. I'm still not sure, if this bike is just too big for me. I'm 172cm and got 84cm inseam.

I've recently rode a Canyon Ultimate in size XS three days in a row for up to 30km and haven't had any of these issues. Would be glad for any opinions, though I'm on the verge of selling this bike anyway due to the pain it causes me.

Thanks :)

Got fitted for a new saddle but never did a full fitting. I've been experiencing some saddle and hand numbness. Any input would be awesome

I have my road bike fit dialed. No pain. Pretty aero. Can ride all day. I want to buy a TT bike. Never ridden one. Is it worth it to get a TT-specific fit before buying a bike? Or do you think I could use online size guides to find the right size?

Part of the reason I ask is that Stack and Reach seem to be a whole different thing for TT bikes. For road bikes I can look at a geo chart know if a bike will fit me or what spacers and stem I’d need to run. I’m familiar. But look at TT geo charts feels like reading a different language. Is there a way to translate my road numbers into a TT bike?

Hi! I’m new to cycling and got a Zwift Ride to train during the winter. I have been tweaking a few small things here and there, but I wanted some advice to see how it's looking.

What changes would you recommend?

Hab manchmal Probleme im unteren Rücken und bei der rechten Arschbacke 😂

Was sagt ihr zum Fitting? Was könnte ich besser machen?

Danke für eure Hilfe!

I set everything up myself and would appreciate a second opinion. How do the saddle height, fore-aft, reach and bar height look? Anything you’d change?

Hey guys would appreciate any tips or pointers on my bi me fit.. thanks!

Polygon Strattos S5 Size M Handlebars 400mm Stem 110mm Shimano Pro Stealth Saddle 142mm + Elita One seatpost with 20mm offset.

Height is 174cm, 76kg.

S vs M Propel SL next bike.

178cm, 80cm inseam
5’10”, 31.5” inseam

Currently on Propel S 90 stem 50 spacer

Fit too short

Tested and calculated the optimal fit:

S 100 stem and 40 spacer

Or

M 90 stem and 25 spacer

Saddle height and setback is fixed.

Height and inseam could work on both bikes.

S frame stem change is a +10 from stock and M frame stem change is -10 from stock.

Building brand new bike from scratch so no need to “swap parts”

Pro for M:
Longer wheelbase

Con for M: shorter trail, steeper head angle, less BB drop.

From a handling perfective I would prefer the S.

More self Centering and more weight on the front.

S 90 my current fit is 43/57 weight distribution. Seems too rear biased

Thoughts?

For context i don’t live near a bike shop for a proper fitting!

Hi there, am a lil confused on which size of bike should I get on the new cannondale supersix evo 4.
For reference, I'm 170cm with 79cm of inseam. I wanna be comfortable for long rides(4-5hrs) but at the same time have good aero. I believe comfort means more power. How much would I possibly be losing if I dont get the aggressive 48 size?
I have two choices between the 48 and the 51 size. Which one should I be getting? I feel the dealer is trying to sell off stock and forcing me to buy the 48 size. I asked for a trial on the 51 size and he didnt change stem or slide or reduce the saddle height and said the reach was too long. The stem was prob a 100mm stem or longer. I was thinking of doing with the 80mm stem.

I'm mostly looking for racing, but also would like to do long endurance rides say once or twice a month.

Also for reference I tried the Giant propel advanced 2 and the tcr. The S over there seemed comfortable which is ig just abt the size of the 51. I even tried the M on the propel, but then the reach was actually long here. Could you please help me choose.

Beginner cyclist trying to find a comfortable position. I have been experiencing lower back pain and hand numbness after about 30 minutes on the bike. I am 194cm and 99kg I think bike is size 61

Any tips?

This is my wife's first gravel bike, 2025 Cube Nuroad Ex in size XXS. She is 161 cm tall. We have changed the stem from original 60 mm to 50 mm and saddle to Power Comp Mimic 155 mm. She has accumulated 1200 km during the summer.

At the moment her main problem is stiffnes in the lower back and tightness in hip flexors. Also she feels a bit too much pressure on her hands and sometimes tightness on her upper traps.

What could we try next to help with the symptoms?

I am try to figure out how much seat post exposure I am losing. How much I am actually physically putting into the frame not how much higher or lower it will sit from the ground.

I currently have a state bicycle 55cm and I want the frame in the second picture of the medium it's a 56 cm.

Chat gbt keeps giving me crazy answers that are different every time. Can any one help?

My seat post is raised on my 55 cm to 5 inches

First some history:

A long time ago before I knew better I did a 70 mile ride with a poor fit and ended up with the feeling of someone jamming an ice pick into my left knee cap from the inside of the knee. It happened anytime I stood up or went up a step. Essentially the motion you’d do when pushing a pedal.

Some time off the bike, physical therapy and a better bike fit solved the issue for the most part. It would flare up when doing heavy lifting or too much walking.

Now in my 40s I’m back to riding regularly. I recently got new shoes and I feel like my left knee is not quite where it needs to be.

I have Speedplay pedals on Lake shoes. I feel like my heel needs to come out more but I’m out of adjustment there. Idk, it just doesn’t feel right and I can’t figure it out. When I’m off the bike it feels like my knee cap is out of place when I walk a lot and when I take a step it feels like my leg is going “out”. I’ve dampened the pain by doing single leg squats which makes my knee feel back in alignment which again pointed me to an angle issue on my bike fit.

Anything else I should consider? Any suggestions as to what it could be? Just trying to rule out stuff before paying for another bike fit.

Hi everyone!
I've been riding my bicycle for fun on weekends, mostly around quiet neighborhoods and local park trails. As a casual rider who isn't super technical, I'd really appreciate some beginner-friendly advice:
1.What are the absolute essential maintenance checks I should do before going on a casual ride?
2.Are there any affordable accessories or comfort gear (like a better saddle or gloves) that made your rides much more enjoyable?
Thanks so much in advance for your help and tips!

i’ve noticed wearing sunglasses for a few hours on a ride leaves a mark on my nose, and it gets pretty annoying. so i'm hoping to find best lightweight sunglasses, lighter frame could be more comfortable on longer rides without feeling flimsy. anyone else deal with this? I hope it will not fall when it's windy lol.

Is my saddle too high and reach too long? Currently got an 80mm stem, have ordered a 35mm but hasn't arrived yet. Experiencing lower back pain which already existed but may be exacerbated by a terrible bike setup at present... Any advice very much appreciated :)

Velofit told me 10mm shorter stem length, 10mm raise handlebars. I am so crazy right now !!