So you want to ride a bike again. Ahhhh...to feel the wind on your face and re-discover that flying feeling of your youth. Well good thing about biking is you never forget how to ride one, but the proper fit can make your return to two wheels much more pleasant.
- Bike Height: You should be able to stand over the bike without making contact with the top tube while both feet should be on the ground.
- Seat Height: Adjust the seat of the bike so when pedaling your knee is just shy of being totally straight on the down stroke. Your knees should never lock!!!
- Saddle Comfort: Saddle is "bike-speak" for seat. You want a
seatsaddle that cradles your pelvic bones. You might think a cushy, soft seat is the way to go, but they can end up restricting blood flow and cause unwanted numbness. - Bike Helmet: You want your helmet to fit snugly, but not too tight and you can end up with a headache.
Enjoy the ride.
Hubby and I just bought bikes over the weekend...he's not a fan of taking walks, so this is still something we can do together instead of sitting on our rears watching tv. Thanks for the tips!