Best clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models reviewed
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists
Bike Fit
Expert bike fit advice and know how. Get your riding position just right with help from our articles with bike fit experts from around the world. It will do wonders for your riding!
For a basic guide on how to set up your first bike, check out this guide to a beginner’s bike fit.
Getting your saddle height right is one of the most crucial steps – read more on setting your saddle height here.
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Is your bike set-up too aggressive?
We can’t all be Geraint Thomas, so should we have a bike like his, asks Simon Smythe
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DIY bike fit: how to set up your bike
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
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How to choose the right saddle for you
Finding the right saddle can take work - but the bottom line is that the vast majority of people can set themselves up so that they can cycle without pain, and time spent investigating the options can make a big difference
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Should you have float in your cleats?
We find out which type of cleats should be bolted to your shoes, and whether or not you should have float
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How to set your saddle height: a beginner's guide
Struggling with discomfort, knee pain, or just don't feel you're getting the power out? Here's how to adjust your saddle height for perfect pedalling
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Watch: how much faster is a time trial bike, really?
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Lower back pain: causes and prevention for cyclists
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal posture
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What to expect at a bike fit and recommended fitters in the UK
Check out our interactive map to find out where to go to get a bike fitting in the UK
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Video: How to set up cleats on cycling shoes
Getting your cleats set up correctly could help you avoid injury and even make you go faster - we tell you how it works
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Injury prevention: foot pain
Have you been suffering from sore feet the morning after a big ride, or worse still during a ride? Physio Lewis Smith explains that it might be your plantar fascia, and we show you ways to combat it
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Five reasons you need a fresh bike fit
Your optimum riding position changes over time according to age, weight and flexibility. Is it high time you had a fresh bike-fit?
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Is 'women's specific geometry' still relevant in 2020?
Brands will always have data to back up the bikes they make - but what trends do those building bikes for individuals see?
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Cycling neck pain: how to treat and avoid it
Don’t risk suffering in silence. There’s plenty cyclists can do to sort out neck niggles before they become a serious issue
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How to cycle with clipless pedals
Learning to cycle clipped in is a right of passage for any cyclist, these tips will help make the transition from flat pedals to clipless as seamless as possible
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How to avoid wrist pain when cycling
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Feel more comfortable, ride faster and prevent injuries with a physio led bike fit
If you are preparing for a sportive, then a visit to Six Physio will help you get in the best possible condition for your goal cycling event.
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How to set your handlebar height (video)
High bars offer comfort, whereas low bars are the most aerodynamic. But can you avoid backache and cheat the wind?
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Should you slam your stem: yes or no?
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Handlebar reach: how to get it right (video)
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Saddle fitting becomes scientific (video)
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Specialist bike fit: which approach is best?
More and more people of all ages are taking to two wheels and pedal power, and that has seen a complementary growth in the number of businesses offering bike-fitting services
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Endura launch new custom bib short PadFit system
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Buying a custom bike - Part 1: Fitting
CW gets a bike-fit for a custom Parlee
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Bespoke Cycling bike fit
at a bike-fit with Bespoke Cycling, the body calls the shots, discovers Rebecca Miles
