Originally Posted by
chevmaro
Hi all, I ride a 2013 Trek Madone size 56. I got a professional bike fit. Everything looks good on video, she set me up KOP and it all looks perfect. However, I am getting quite a bit of pressure on my hands and upper body. My fitter insists the bike fits perfectly but I am not comfortable. I feel the bike may be too big for me, I am 5'9 and a half inch tall with a 32 and a half inch inseam. Any suggestions on correcting this? Does it seem I am on the right sized bike?
Originally Posted by
MRT2
Try doing some core strength exercises, like planks.
I'm the exact same height and after all my measurements I was told 55cm would be perfect so I could go with 56 or 54. I went with a 54cm because it gave me a little more options for adjustments per the fitter.
I'm a new rider and fairly out of shape. I had the same problem, but like you the fitter said it was fit perfectly and my core was weak. He had me do the same test where I get in ride position and try and take my hands off the bars. I couldn't for more than a second, but he could hold the position as needed. Bottom line is my core was too weak so I'm essentially using my hands to keep me up and it's like doing 1 long push up. I've been doing some yoga and up downs and after riding the new fit for almost a month my hands aren't as sore as that used to be.
I would say the fitter is right and you should leave it as is.