Most cyclists assume aches and numbness are just part of riding. In reality, your setup is simply fighting your body. Record a quick 15-second video on your phone to get into the comfortable window in minutes.
Most riders think sore knees, tingling hands, or an aching neck are just part of cycling. In reality, your body is simply fighting a setup that's off by a few millimeters.
You don't have bad joints or poor fitness. A saddle that is even 5–10mm too low compresses the front of your knee 5,000 times an hour. If it's too high, your hamstrings overstretch.
If your palms go numb or your neck aches after 30 minutes, you're carrying too much upper-body weight. Handlebars set too far away or too low pinch sensitive nerves in your hands.
Constantly squirming to find a good position? A saddle that is too high or tipped forward forces your hips to rock side-to-side on every downstroke, causing painful chafing and lower back stiffness.
No expensive sensors, no studio trip, and no biomechanics degree needed. Just 4 simple steps at home.
Prop your phone on a chair or shelf 2.5–3 meters to your side, level with your bike crank. Pedal naturally for 15 seconds on an indoor trainer, rollers, or a smooth outdoor pass in your normal cycling gear.

Our computer vision tracks your body landmarks through each pedal rotation directly on your device. Your video is processed locally in your browser - it is never uploaded or saved to external servers.

Every rider is unique, but sports science shows a clear optimal window for knee extension, hip angle, and reach. Bikerly immediately shows where your position is causing strain and where you can gain easy comfort.

Get plain-English instructions on exact millimeters to raise or lower your saddle, slide rails, or adjust stem spacers. Make the tweaks with a standard 4mm/5mm Allen key, re-test, and compare with the Before/After split slider.

Every cyclist's body is built differently, but sports science defines a clear safe window for pain-free pedaling. Here's how small millimeter adjustments solve big aches:
The key to pain-free knees. If your saddle is even 5–10mm too low (under 138°), you compress your knee cap 5,000 times an hour. If it's too high (over 152°), you strain your hamstrings and rock your hips.
Relieves hip pinch and lower back strain. When your pedal reaches the top position, an acute hip angle pinches hip flexors and rounds your lower spine. Sliding your saddle back opens this angle for smooth power.
Stops hand numbness and neck tension. Determines how much upper-body weight is dumped onto your palms. A comfortable reach lets your elbows stay relaxed to absorb road vibrations, keeping your fingers and shoulders happy.
Pro studio fitters are irreplaceable if you are an elite racer or recovering from complex surgery. But for 90% of cyclists who want to eliminate pain on weekend rides, Bikerly gets you into the 85–90% comfortable sweet spot at home in 10 minutes - before you ever spend hundreds.
| Feature / capability | Bikerly AI fit | Physical studio fit | DIY guesswork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Weekend warriors, commuters & sportive riders | Elite racers, custom orthotics & injury rehab | Trial-and-error |
| Cost | 1 Free · £11.90 PRO 1-Year | £180-£350 per session | Free (Cost of pain) |
| Dynamic motion analysis | ✓ 33 Body Landmarks | ✓ Motion Capture | ✗ Static Only (Mirror) |
| Privacy & video handling | ✓ 100% In-Browser (Never Uploaded) | Studio Video Recorded | N/A |
| Time & location | ✓ 10 min at home anytime | 2–3 hours in studio + travel | Hours of trial & error |
| Before / after verification | ✓ Interactive Split Slider | Single follow-up session | ✗ Guesswork |
| Unlimited tweaks & swaps | ✓ Unlimited for 1 Year | Paid follow-up needed | Endless guessing |
From weekend warriors to century riders, see how getting into the comfortable window transformed their rides.
"A local shop quoted me £280 for a studio fit, which felt crazy for my £750 endurance bike. Bikerly showed me in 15 seconds that my reach was way too stretched and my saddle was tilted back. Swapped a stem spacer and leveled the saddle. Completed a 60-mile club run on Sunday with zero lower back stiffness."
"I used to get a sharp twinge at the front of my knee every time I pushed on climbs, and I assumed I just had bad joints. Recorded a quick 15-second clip on my turbo trainer. Bikerly showed my knee angle was too compressed at the bottom. Raised the saddle 8mm and moved it back 3mm. It took me half an hour, but the result is awesome - no more knee pain!"
"I've been riding for 4 years and always accepted that tingling, numb fingers after 40 minutes were just part of cycling. Turned out my saddle was 11mm too high, making my hips rock and dumping all my upper body weight straight onto my palms. Lowered it by 10mm as recommended, and it's incredible what a difference it made. Numbness is completely gone."
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