10 Bike Setup Tips for New Cyclists

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  • Bike Fit Tuesdays is back and here's 10 tips for setting up your bike.
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  • @matskelton9589
    @matskelton9589 3 роки тому +99

    James’s downright blunt approach to advice-giving is so refreshing and just a little bit mesmerising at the same time 👏

  • @hevdread
    @hevdread 3 роки тому +180

    james had 5 coffees and a monster energy before filming. Talking like its a race.

    • @JustJamesMedia
      @JustJamesMedia 3 роки тому +1

      And the rest 🤣

    • @whereisdave
      @whereisdave 3 роки тому

      HAHAHHA came to the comments to write the same thing

    • @Zenek143
      @Zenek143 3 роки тому +10

      And this sir, is what passion looks like

    • @davidcuellarjustiniano1341
      @davidcuellarjustiniano1341 3 роки тому +5

      I watch him on 0.75x because I don’t understand 😂

    • @brownmasao
      @brownmasao 3 роки тому +2

      or because the next bike fit is coming in xD

  • @whatbensees
    @whatbensees 3 роки тому +266

    It is insane just how much value this video gives to anyone at any stage of their cycling journey. Thanks for creating / sharing Francis and James. Unbelievable!

    • @damienwalker1026
      @damienwalker1026 3 роки тому +3

      Totally agree, been riding about 7 years and this made so much sense. It is also funny how you tend to gravitate towards better fitment as you progress because it just feels right as well.

    • @whatbensees
      @whatbensees 3 роки тому +1

      @@damienwalker1026 it’s funny you should comment today. I just finished my bike fit with James. Totally different bike now.

    • @yu-hongwei3670
      @yu-hongwei3670 Рік тому

      @@damienwalker1026 來,,

  • @ktakashismith
    @ktakashismith 3 роки тому +67

    Thank you, James/Francis, for making me feel better about buying an endurance bike as my first road bike last year. I've absolutely ridden the nuts out of it; love the comfort, love the tire clearance, love not being folded into a pretzel every time I want to have a spin around the neighborhood. Also, it should be noted that these are still light and fast bikes, my endurance bike weighs around 17lbs/8kg and I've still managed to get a lot faster and snag KOMs on it and whatnot. I'll happily trade that 5% in performance for a 50% increase in comfort.

  • @englishcyclist
    @englishcyclist 3 роки тому +19

    Move the brake lever! MIND BLOWN as never thought I could.

  • @jessvarey2597
    @jessvarey2597 3 роки тому +35

    Bike Fit James! The only man who sounds like he’s speaking at a normal cadence when you set playback to 0.75 (sounds a little drunk though!) 🤣 Love your stuff, James and Francis. 😍

    • @JibbaJabber
      @JibbaJabber 3 роки тому

      I think you're onto something. Maybe he just the local wino, who blagged his way into cycle fits. They probably pay him by the bottle of Cider or Thunderbirds.🤔

    • @justindunlap1235
      @justindunlap1235 3 роки тому +1

      I think it's the accent that sounds like that not the speed reduction

  • @SioLazer
    @SioLazer 3 роки тому +23

    James don't ever change. I love how you present information. It's a hilarious almost rant. You remind me of my favorite teachers from school.

  • @symbiantscycling
    @symbiantscycling 3 роки тому +57

    Every time James says “bloke in his (insert age here) sat at his desk” on bike fit Tuesday I think “that’s me!!!”

  • @declandempsey4211
    @declandempsey4211 3 роки тому +5

    Francis: James, I live up north now and be here every week, so can you cram every piece of general bike fit advice you have into one 15 min video. James: just hit record.

  • @thecrowfliescrooked
    @thecrowfliescrooked 3 роки тому +13

    James was made for a ted talk on bike fit.

  • @slidetv8152
    @slidetv8152 4 місяці тому +1

    James is a mathematician, a physiotherapist and a cyclist built into one. This is the info I've been looking for, delivered so concisely and easy to understand. Top advice and priceless info. This guy knows his shit!

  • @Exogensis
    @Exogensis 3 роки тому +4

    ‘Doing a plank and riding a bicycle at the same time’ 😂😂😂 Got to love the phrase’s that James comes out with 👌

  • @dano1486
    @dano1486 3 роки тому +8

    As always, useful and entertaining at the same time, wow! You have gotten this mid-years rider up and riding without pain for 9 months now. Doing really well fitness wise, added years to my life - love it. Thank you

  • @sjjw43
    @sjjw43 3 роки тому +4

    Cade & BFJ sessions are fantastic. From a previous edition I took on board the cleat location advice, 100 miles no more knee pain or tendonitis being the major knock on benefits 😀 Thank you

  • @user-qy8ph8tf3d
    @user-qy8ph8tf3d 3 роки тому +6

    Two BFT episodes in a row, the week is getting better and better!

  • @allanfoster6965
    @allanfoster6965 3 роки тому +8

    The shoe store is more like the Matrix gun room.
    I need shoes. Lots of shoes.
    😊

  • @OccamsSaw
    @OccamsSaw 2 роки тому +2

    Changing reach through handlebar rotation was a game changer for me! I got a new bike without getting a proper fitting and I was feeling like maybe I went 10mm too long with the stem. Instead I just rotated my handlebars up by about 4 degrees and BOOM: no more hand numbness, no more moving hands back on the bar, no more butt creeping forward in my saddle. Just instantly put me in a good bike position that I can ride in all day with no pains or niggles. Can't thank you and James enough for sharing this valuable information for free

  • @ericmah3861
    @ericmah3861 3 роки тому

    Francis and James' videos have always been my top recommendations to anyone for bike setup. So much information and substances in them. Highly recommended!! And GREAT job guys!!

  • @giodc8599
    @giodc8599 Рік тому

    Amazing piece of knowledge. This channel honestly convinced me to go and reassess my bike size (RC500 from Decathlon, starting off with riding) to one smaller. Slowly trying to dial in all the little fit issues but surely moving the cleats all the way back was also another incredible advice as well as sticking to yellow shimano cleats. Thank you!

  • @owensnicholas
    @owensnicholas 2 роки тому +2

    There is a lot of great knowledge in this video. And James is absolutely right about a great pair of shoes. I started riding much faster and farther once I had a really great pair of shoes.
    Also, I love my endurance bike. Totally spot on there.

  • @fotografamos4083
    @fotografamos4083 3 роки тому +1

    I was an idiot living in 1990 until James showed how to adjust brake levers! Mind. Blown. So much more comfortable!

  • @blahqwe
    @blahqwe 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video Francis and James, thanks! There's so much that I'd previously overlooked.

  • @aanonymuss3603
    @aanonymuss3603 3 роки тому

    It used to be like talking to a Brick Wall, until I found your videos. I now share them with my cycling club newbies, or even oldies, to help better accustom them to getting ‘the best fit.’ I instantly know what’s their pain, but often point to videos, then recommend a bike fit that exactly exemplifies what I suggested was needed!
    One of the common: saddle neutrality, cleats all the way back and stem reach.

  • @drchris103
    @drchris103 3 роки тому +1

    I’m coming to the U.K. next month for 3 weeks and I’m definitely going to try and snag a bike fitting with this bloke.
    He’s blunt and honest unlike most bike fitters near me. It’s a business for these guys down here in the states.

  • @prescottdirtmerchant7996
    @prescottdirtmerchant7996 3 роки тому +1

    I purchased the G8's for my new Sidi's, pushed my cleats back, installed wider spindles in my peddles, lowered my saddle, all your recommendation's from bike fit Tuesday's, road 25 miles of gravel with no pain, first time since I built this bike 8 months ago! Can't thank you enough for your knowledge and expertise in your no "BS" video's, drastically improved my cycling life, sincerely

  • @Merkaba85
    @Merkaba85 2 роки тому

    This is an amazing video, these tips are absolute top! Been riding drop-bar bikes since I was 7, now I'm 36. As a kid I had problem with lower back pains, especially at high intensity, as I got long legs and a short upper body, so bike fit was always an issue. Today I got 2 endurance bikes with 50 mm stems, yet this video gave me lots of tips on how dial in my setup even further.

  • @Indeedst
    @Indeedst 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate this series. The amount of value novices can get get from these videos is outstanding. Thanks a lot

    • @Cade_Media
      @Cade_Media  3 роки тому

      no worries, thanks so much for watching

  • @Innov8vMike
    @Innov8vMike 3 роки тому +6

    After watching like all of these fit videos. I went for my first bike fit last week. Oh man. I’ve been riding a saddle too high, and bars too wide, for like 6000 miles. Wish I started binge watching these videos earlier.

  • @dancarazo
    @dancarazo 2 роки тому

    Thank you this was so helpful! I just picked up my first adult bike (2021 Sirrus X 4.0) and I'm learning a LOT.

  • @waisinglee1509
    @waisinglee1509 3 роки тому +1

    Again, so glad to see more BikeFit Tuesday videos!!!

  • @markjthomson
    @markjthomson 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Yes, some simple understanding by buyers... and a better education by people selling bikes, would help so much. This info is so straight forward and easy to understand!

  • @tbz1551
    @tbz1551 3 роки тому

    12:45 The spot-on info is why we are here🙌 .... this nonsense is why we love how you do it and keep coming back! 👍😂😂❤

  • @shstrach1
    @shstrach1 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of the most helpful cycling videos I have ever seen, thank you so much!

  • @abritandhisbikeinpoland6802
    @abritandhisbikeinpoland6802 3 роки тому

    As per usual, always worth listening to James, you will always learn something to your advantage!

  • @JWNRW59
    @JWNRW59 Рік тому

    Thanks guys. Always look forward to Bike Fit Tuesday videos. Even though this is a year old it’s super helpful.

  • @TheMagicCrayons
    @TheMagicCrayons Рік тому

    Great new info for me here. And affordable ! I’ve come to realize too many videos I watch are only trying to sell me things , rather than increase my enjoyment of cycling. I’d best go look again at my shoes. Cheers!

  • @IronHorsey3
    @IronHorsey3 Рік тому

    The tip sheet here is actually great for everyone. These are quite useful and not a little impressive. Superbly done!

  • @sean9820
    @sean9820 11 місяців тому

    James has such a gift of gab and communication. Incredible teacher, orator!

  • @B1nabik
    @B1nabik 3 роки тому +1

    you guys are the best! Needed to hear a lot of the tips here. Thank you so much!

  • @bedney45
    @bedney45 2 роки тому

    If I lived in the UK, I’d drive to wherever James is for all of my biking needs. What a superbly fun and informative video guys!

  • @celioaugusto743
    @celioaugusto743 3 роки тому

    Hi there! Great to see you guys filming together again! Always excelent tips! Some tips for saddle sores would be great!!!

  • @Rikmk90
    @Rikmk90 3 роки тому

    Excellent quick fire video summarising lots of problems really fast. Well done.

  • @Exogensis
    @Exogensis 3 роки тому

    Another awesome Bike Fit video Francis, you’ve taken them to the next level with the last couple 👍

  • @Reeferanz
    @Reeferanz 2 роки тому

    I love you guys, I am well balanced in my mtb and the cleat position, saddle. holy really a huge difference ❤

  • @davidv6803
    @davidv6803 3 роки тому +2

    Ten tips for new cyclists...been riding for 20 years....but it's BikeFitJames so I'll still learn something new...Click Thumbs up!

  • @hansmclain6749
    @hansmclain6749 2 роки тому

    Thank you, love the video as a new rider. My toes were going numb on rides. Since I moved my clips all the way back... problem gone.

  • @HSchoyt
    @HSchoyt 3 роки тому +3

    Two James video's in one week! WOO HOO!!!

  • @TheGoodman187
    @TheGoodman187 3 роки тому

    Been missing the bikefit videos. Have helped me out loads .. we also need another adventure series for yous guys..

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 3 роки тому

    No nonsense James at full speed, not surprised as he's got a lot of fits to do.👌

  • @K777John
    @K777John 3 роки тому +4

    I love watching ‘Bike Fit Tuesdays’-on whatever day it comes out-Thursday in this case……🤣 James is so passionate, and knowledgeable, about his subject. I may have to drag myself down to the shop from Cambridgeshire one day. I have a Specialized Roubaix Expert-endurance bike so at least I got that bit right. I also have a Ti gravel bike the setup of which is as close as I can get it to my Roubaix-is this correct or would you set a gravel bike up differently? I won’t mention the hardtail mtb as that is obviously different-or is it??

  • @MambusBambus
    @MambusBambus 2 роки тому

    James is like a top notch magician for bike setups 🚴🧡

  • @clubmate12
    @clubmate12 3 роки тому

    This is a great general reference on bikefit. I am going to share it to many friends.

  • @Stancke0
    @Stancke0 3 роки тому +4

    If I see James, I want to take my bike to the shop from Belgium to do a bikefit 😂

  • @macmausxp
    @macmausxp 3 роки тому +1

    it's crazy... i already know all this stuff... (previous videos and experience) but is so much quality and goods advices, that i'm watching all the video!
    chears!

  • @richardmarriott-smith9517
    @richardmarriott-smith9517 3 роки тому

    Just brilliant. So much knowledge! Thanks mate!

  • @garyforster9829
    @garyforster9829 2 роки тому

    Jesus how knowledgeable is this guy. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers guys 👍🏻🚴‍♀️🥳😎🙏🏻

  • @rp6760
    @rp6760 3 роки тому

    Shoes over bling wheels. Excellent advice👍

  • @bonnefires5835
    @bonnefires5835 3 роки тому +1

    This video is amazing!! Thanks for doing this.

  • @jaberchowdhury1094
    @jaberchowdhury1094 Рік тому

    This James guy is an absolute legend!! A great addition to your channel buddy

  • @chasc301
    @chasc301 3 роки тому

    Proper stuff. Thanks James and Francis.

  • @Motorep146
    @Motorep146 2 роки тому +1

    I'd like to see a run down on gravel specific seats and how they differ from road saddles. Also, a better breakdown on sizing as well.

  • @Bu5t3R
    @Bu5t3R 3 роки тому +1

    Wish I was even in the same country for a bike fit. I definitely need one

  • @mattgardner2718
    @mattgardner2718 3 роки тому

    As a relatively new road cyclist, brilliant video! Even if it was painful to see inside those drawers!

  • @dazstevens2399
    @dazstevens2399 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing video thanks Guys.
    Brilliant information James thankyou.
    Im a novice cyclist and only found this channel yesterday.
    I had learned more in the last 15 minutes. Then i have watching 2 mths of gcn
    Much appreciated
    Keep up the good work

    • @Cade_Media
      @Cade_Media  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Daz!

    • @dazstevens2399
      @dazstevens2399 2 роки тому

      No thankyou.
      Im even more amazed that i got a comment in reply loving your work

  • @kimkimkim8
    @kimkimkim8 3 роки тому

    Yes The Bike Doctor! Good to see you back. 😁😁😁👊🏼

  • @aspenwagon04
    @aspenwagon04 3 роки тому +7

    Can we talk more about point 10? what makes a good shoe and how that actually transfers power more efficiently? That would be great!

    • @alexanderjnaazeer
      @alexanderjnaazeer 2 роки тому

      A bit late so I am not sure if you found it already but... ua-cam.com/video/2BaRUajjMeg/v-deo.html

  • @sprintkick9793
    @sprintkick9793 3 роки тому

    Love Bike Fit James. America needs you.

  • @billkennedyphoto
    @billkennedyphoto 2 роки тому +1

    The expresso machine is the key to understanding James.

  • @BF-eb4xs
    @BF-eb4xs 3 роки тому +1

    Interesting. I’ve jammed my seat as far forward as possible... will look into that, as well as getting a saddle with a hole in the middle!

  • @jasondoust4935
    @jasondoust4935 8 місяців тому

    Thanks guys, I'm off to the garage to try some of these tips! (It's a bit far to come from Australia...)
    Cheers,
    Jason

  • @RonBalone
    @RonBalone 3 роки тому

    So good to see James back!

  • @Alex-bh4um
    @Alex-bh4um 3 роки тому

    This is a must watch for any cyclist !

  • @scotj0667
    @scotj0667 3 роки тому

    Thanks I have really missed Bike Fit Tuesdays, since you moved up north!

  • @SioLazer
    @SioLazer 3 роки тому

    I am a small handed rider! I love my Campy Ergo Shifters. That said, my gravel bike has Shimano on it and something about those brifters, even with the adjustment for the brakes, they are just altogether too big. You can actually purchase smaller brifters. I have a set of 105 hydraulic levers and they are awesome.

  • @molfar9049
    @molfar9049 3 роки тому

    i’m 71kg, 40+ yo and i love my new race bike.
    this video sums up two years of bike fit tuesday.

  • @karlburningham3604
    @karlburningham3604 3 роки тому

    Absolutely love these videos

  • @ianbritton7534
    @ianbritton7534 3 роки тому

    Good to see James again.

  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    @user-cx2bk6pm2f Рік тому

    When someone like James gets on a roll like this, shut up and listen. Appreciate the education being given. Well done to you both.

  • @peterricciardiello7669
    @peterricciardiello7669 2 роки тому

    I think James needs a bit more caffeine.
    But seriously, great video. I wish I had access to a local bike shop with someone as knowledgeable as James. Your customers are very fortunate.

  • @stevestewart-sturges2159
    @stevestewart-sturges2159 3 роки тому

    Ditto the Look 765, I rode a 675 for ages and loved it... As a aside, we raced what would be considered now endurance bikes back in the 80's , 72 seat angle, 73.5 head, long top tubes, long chain stays, BB slow low you couldn't pedal through corners, 101-102 cm wheelbases, you could ride those for days in comfort and still go fast...

  • @gjmhughes
    @gjmhughes 3 роки тому

    Good to see videos are back.... Did I see a restock of Lake shoes? Looking forward to my bike fit with James in August.

  • @alifecycles
    @alifecycles 3 роки тому

    Good to see James

  • @mammothmotouk
    @mammothmotouk 3 роки тому +1

    I love this channel and you guys.
    Could we try a video for knuckle dragging chimps though. Surely, it doesn’t need to be this complicated for us old and tired ones…
    I just want to get on my bike knock out a cracking ride, without being beaten up!
    New series idea?
    Keep it simple stupid.

  • @edwin_slager
    @edwin_slager 3 роки тому

    James talks fast, but he knows his business. 👍🏻 A lot of information again, thanks.

  • @natillano
    @natillano 3 роки тому +1

    That Death star trench run killed me😂😂

  • @danpos1
    @danpos1 3 роки тому

    Impressed. Subscribed.

  • @dragoclarke9497
    @dragoclarke9497 2 роки тому

    Good advice, well presented.

  • @johnburrow4124
    @johnburrow4124 3 роки тому

    Excellent video! Good to see James! Quick question: why is the Look 765 his favorite? Curious!

  • @matthewanddenise7095
    @matthewanddenise7095 3 роки тому

    Had many a fit over the years but still have the issue from day one! left sit bone pain after about an hour on the bike! would love to see a video on one side bias

  • @ranjitrakhra8427
    @ranjitrakhra8427 2 роки тому

    Oh my goodness... this is a real eye opener.... I'm 68 years old and have been riding the same cycle since 1968... that's a lot of years of pain.. let me tell you... and I'm 600 miles away...

  • @JoalHarding
    @JoalHarding 2 роки тому

    Excellent and so informative for this newb! Liked and subbed- Thank you 😊!

  • @iMajeala
    @iMajeala 3 роки тому

    Love this guy. I’d almost fly over and get a bike fit just to meet this dude and soak up some knowledge.

  • @DziamxD
    @DziamxD 3 роки тому +1

    I'l be very grateful for video on feet numbness.

  • @letsif
    @letsif 3 роки тому +1

    This channel is the best I've seen

  • @sifi7950
    @sifi7950 3 роки тому

    Great advice and video as ever! But I’ve got to say, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with buying an all round race bike like the Giant TCR or Merida Scultura as your first road bike!

  • @martinmalloy5997
    @martinmalloy5997 3 роки тому

    Brilliant video, the man's a legend 😃

  • @sociallypersonal
    @sociallypersonal 2 роки тому

    His style is flippant that you think he is just spouting utter nonsense, but it's the exact opposite! How does he do that and he is so coherent too!

  • @Gem-Ex
    @Gem-Ex 2 роки тому

    Good info guys

  • @rosiemcniff9465
    @rosiemcniff9465 3 роки тому

    This. Is. Gold. Thank you!!!

  • @lawrenceo7372
    @lawrenceo7372 3 роки тому

    It's overwhelming trying to figure out how to select my next bike. I got my first one off Craigslist and chose it because I could touch the ground (barely) when I sat on the seat. I now realize there's a lot more to choosing a bike. Any advice for what info/measurements a newbie needs to have before walking into a bike store? Thanks for your vids. Started supporting your channel to keep getting this great content. Thank you and James!