{"id":1214,"date":"2017-07-18T09:24:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T09:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.petersfield-physio-clinic.co.uk\/?p=1214"},"modified":"2021-07-28T16:36:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T16:36:23","slug":"does-my-bum-look-big-on-this-saddle-common-problems-with-bikes-that-dont-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersfield-physio-clinic.co.uk\/home-page\/2017\/07\/18\/does-my-bum-look-big-on-this-saddle-common-problems-with-bikes-that-dont-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Does my bum look big on this saddle? Common problems with bikes that don\u2019t fit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Around 3.5 million bicycles are sold in the UK every year and, with such a beautiful summer and the tour de France as inspiring as ever, I\u2019m certainly getting lots of use out of mine. We\u2019re also being told to cycle more to help save the planet or improve our health, but are we doing ourselves more harm than good on badly fitted bikes?<\/p>\n

A bicycle is like a bespoke outfit; it has to fit right before it looks and feels right. And you have to make sure it has the right accessories too, especially the shape and size of the saddle.<\/p>\n

Just as marathon runners make sure their shoes are comfortable, professional riders make sure their bikes are set up perfectly for their size and cycling style. But you don\u2019t need a team of technicians for this. Anyone can get a professional service from their local bike shops to ensure their bike is individually set up.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning to put in the miles then it\u2019s a good investment to have your bike fitted to avoid damaging your joints and muscles over the long term.<\/p>\n

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Common problems caused by badly fitted bikes.<\/p>\n

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Here are some common problems I come across with bikers who come to Petersfield Physio:<\/p>\n