Cycling is a fantastic community sport. It’s so popular in fact that you have to make choices about what type of bike rider you want to be. There are not just one or two types of riding you can enjoy, but a somewhat mind-boggling amount of them. For each unique type of riding, there is […]
read onFinding the perfect bicycle can take a little research, but it’s time well spent. What’s the first thing you think about when considering a new bicycle purchase? Is it the color, frame material, or the fit? It’s probably a combination of these, yet riders often forego their favorite, ultimate bike color choice in favor of […]
read onAlso read: Part 1 – Clipless pedal and cleat basics Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance In Part 1 of this series, we looked at a basic overview of the clipless pedals types available. In this post, we’ll review cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning. Attaching your cleats […]
read onAlso read: Part 2 – Cycling cleat attachment and cleat positioning Part 3 – Checking cycling cleat wear for better comfort, safety and performance There are three main interfaces with the bicycle: hands to handlebars, butt to saddle, and feet to pedals. Each interface has unique challenges and special needs in order to make the […]
read onOne of the most critical attentions to bike fit is the tilt of the saddle. Saddle tilt affects pelvic and spine postures and can be a source of irregular compression to the hands. Irregular saddle tilt can also be a source of excessive rider forward and back motion on the saddle. The best way to […]
read onThe saddle and seatpost are important components on the bicycle as they support a majority of your body weight. Saddles and seatposts are not created equally. A lot of attention has been made to the saddle as a source of urogenital issues in numerous scientific studies and reviews. Leibovitch and Mor (1) in their 2005 […]
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