Originally Posted by
Johnmwny
Is there a book or website that gives a good general overview of bike fitting? I'm thinking about changing up components in the future so I'm not sure it's worth getting properly fitted at this point, I just want to get myself close. as well as having to change the stem and figuring out what length might be best.
This would, normally, have every one of us fish coming up to the lure... LOL
A very controversial topic with very varied ideas, principles and required solutions; possibly more controversial than "religion' !
I assume you are using google or other search engine - a few month's worth of reading and thinking there...
And everything Dependz...
I don;t believe there is a definitive 'Guide', given the huge variations in 'fitting religion'.
And there are so many complications, considerations, variations, because WE ARE dealing with humans... LOL!
There are quite a few sites which hit the high points of 'bike fit'. A quick google brought up the Bike Radar pages, which seem to hit the basic high points.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/siz...bike-position/
for general road bike fit and cycling.
There a very broad ranges of desire, needs, special considerations in the spectrum of riders; so many, may ideas.
I suggest 'defining' how you want your riding to be done, and what your aims, objectives, desires are for riding the bike. Then start reading...
Your own personal 'posture' on the bike will have a huge effect on how you eventual resolve 'fit' for yourself. And that will certainly change over time.
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is fully active in anyone's world of cycling.
Ride On
Yuri