Bike fit angle chart
Starting ranges for at-home checks. Measure from a clear side-view photo.
Fit area
What to measure
Road / gravel
Tri / TT
Saddle height
Knee angle at bottom stroke
140–150°
145–155°
Hip angle
Hip near top of stroke
45–60°
50–65°
Back angle
Torso angle from horizontal
35–50°
15–30°
Elbow bend
Elbow angle on hoods/extensions
150–170°
90–110°
Setback
Knee over pedal spindle check
Near neutral
Often forward
Reach
Shoulder, elbow, wrist line
Relaxed shoulders
Stable elbows
Use one change at a time
Take the same side-view photo before and after each saddle, cleat, stem, or bar adjustment.
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