Once you've built your new bike or had it built for you, the next and equally crucial step is setting it up to your custom preferences. With your known perfect measurements, Simon Richardson will show you how to set up your new bike just for you.


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Getting your bike set up properly for your specific body size and preferences can take your ride from average to amazing. Here are some simple ways to tweak your set up to get that coveted perfect fit.

For this video, you'll need to know your measurements which you can take off of an existing bike that fits you well, and Simon shows you how to accurately take those readings too.

Si's step-by-step set up guide includes;
1. Saddle Height
2. Saddle Layback
3. Saddle to Bar Dop
4. Reach
5. Bar and Lever Position
6. Brake Set Up
7. Safety Check
8. Tyre Pressure

Think we've missed anything? Let us know below, and happy New Bike Day! 🚴🏻

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