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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.
Beginner’s bike fit: how to set up your bike
If ordering a brand new bike is exciting, then receiving it is the pinnacle of joy. So much so that it’s easy to whip it out of the box, set…
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
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
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
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,…
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
Bike fit breakthroughs: four riders who fought off injury
Can adjusting bike set-up really solve long-term problems and get sidelined cyclists back in the saddle? We speak to four riders miraculously fixed by a bike-fit
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?
Is ‘women’s specific geometry’ still relevant in 2018?
Brands will always have data to back up the bikes they make - but what trends do those building bikes for individuals see?
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
Clipless pedals: systems explained and the best models of 2018
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists
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
How to avoid wrist pain when cycling
Wrist pain is one of the most common cycling complaints. It is sometimes known as handlebar palsy and it occurs when there is compression of the ulnar nerve which runs…
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.
Which clipless pedals system is best for you?
We take a quick look at some of the more popular pedal-cleat systems on the market, which include; Look Keo, Shimano SPD and SL, Speedplay and Time Xpresso
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
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?
Should you slam your stem: yes or no?
Take a look at most of the bikes in the pro peloton and you’ll notice that most riders run their stem very low, often snug up against the headset. Slamming…
Handlebar reach: how to get it right (video)
The distance you have to stretch (or ‘reach’) to get your hands on the bars, with your arms, glutes and lower back in a comfortable riding position is dictated by…
How to perfect your posture without leaving your desk (video)
As a former professional cyclist for Great Britain Alice Monger-Godfrey knows how demanding cycling can be for your whole body, not just your legs. Throw in the fact that most…
Saddle fitting becomes scientific (video)
Getting the right saddle has always been a haphazard process, with cyclists often just continuing to ride the saddle supplied when they bought their bike. Buying a replacement is often…
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
Endura launch new custom bib short PadFit system
A comfortable pair of bib shorts is an essential piece of kit. Endura have realised that the current ergonomics applied to bib shorts does not suit everyone. For example, just because…
Buying a custom bike – Part 1: Fitting
CW gets a bike-fit for a custom Parlee