Road Cycling - Bicycling Article/Diagram on fitting your bike

The latest "Buyer's Guide" that I got today from Bicycling Magazine has a nice diagram on some techniques of fitting a road bike.

I used it to fine tune my newest bike, and it was helpful. It is pretty simple, but, then, I am a simple kind of guy!

I know there are lots of articles, etc., on bike fit, but this worked for me today. It is near the back, past all the ads!

Is it on the net? Can't get Bicycling in this part of the world.

Is it on the net? Can't get Bicycling in this part of the world.

Haven't a clue??

You might try http://www.bicycling.com/

The latest "Buyer's Guide" that I got today from Bicycling Magazine has a nice diagram on some techniques of fitting a road bike.

I used it to fine tune my newest bike, and it was helpful. It is pretty simple, but, then, I am a simple kind of guy!

I know there are lots of articles, etc., on bike fit, but this worked for me today. It is near the back, past all the ads!

I swear that you get your Bicycling magazine about a week before I do... by the time it shows up at my door.. everythings been discussed ! Maybe you are closer to the printer ! :rolleyes:

Jeff

I swear that you get your Bicycling magazine about a week before I do... by the time it shows up at my door.. everythings been discussed ! Maybe you are closer to the printer ! :rolleyes:

Jeff

Well, don't be too disappointed.

This "Buyer's Guide" seems to be one great big ad of praises for bikes that mostly advertise in Bicycling. I didn't find one negative word about any of the bikes they chose to "review."

Beyond the "fit" article, and a nice summary of the different quality levels for Shimano and Campy (and I was not very familiar with Campy) it makes a good doorstop!

Well, don't be too disappointed.

This "Buyer's Guide" seems to be one great big ad of praises for bikes that mostly advertise in Bicycling. I didn't find one negative word about any of the bikes they chose to "review."

Beyond the "fit" article, and a nice summary of the different quality levels for Shimano and Campy (and I was not very familiar with Campy) it makes a good doorstop!


I agree... the buyer's guide is usually filled with ads... the pictures are nice... but I agree... mostly a doorstop, and not enough content

jeff

I got mine yesterday as well. Took about 15 minutes to go through cover-to-cover. Not much real content anymore, but I guess you get what you pay for.

In was good to see our local framebuilder, Sano Cycle Works, included in the Custom bike section. I was in the shop last month and saw the bike they had just finished painting for the photo.

Agree Bicycling doesn't have a lot of content anymore. Articles seem to be ad-oriented, plus favorable writeups on everything new and expensive, with a heavy dose of hype. I'm sure it helps them gain support from their big advertisers, and helps the Rodale Press bottom-line, but it doesn't do much for us riders. I used to subscribe 10-15 years ago and it seemed to me the magazine was less commercial then....they actually put out some training programs and helpful info.

I do think that in the last year there have been more articles in depth and with broader coverage - i.e., osteoporosis, touring, etc. I do think they are listening a bit.

The Buyer's Guide happens to be particularly commercial!

As I get my subscription free (League of American Bicyclists membership benefit) I can't really complain!

(As I sit here recovering from a 4 day illness, riding my trainer at half speed and resting every now and then while typing on the computer)!

I swear that you get your Bicycling magazine about a week before I do... by the time it shows up at my door.. everythings been discussed ! Maybe you are closer to the printer ! :rolleyes:

Jeff

Is it still in the wrapper? Your mail man/lady might not be finished reading it yet.

There is also a page in the Veltec AD section touting their cyclefitusa.com website - an interactive fitting site. Unfortunately, the site is not up yet.

I agree...too many ads.

55/Rad