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A Proper Bike Fit Means a Faster Cyclist


Articles >> Cycling / Ciclismo    
Matt Russ
Coach licensed by USAT, USATF,
US

A competition grade bicycle is not cheap. Once fully outfitted, you will have probably spent thousands of dollars. In order to get the most value out of your investment your bicycle should fit you like a glove. The three main considerations in fitting a cyclist are comfort, power production, and aerodynamics. You must choose a balance and proportion of these three elements in order to achieve your optimal fit. This proportion will be based on a variety of individual characteristics such as the type of cycling you will be doing, competitive level and experience, muscle imbalances or previous injuries, and your personal biomechanics and riding style to name a just a few.

Determining the Correct Bicycle Size


Articles >> Cycling / Ciclismo    
Matt Russ
Coach licensed by USAT, USATF,
US

There is one type of bicycle that is extremely hard to fit-- a bicycle that is the wrong size for the athlete. I sometimes have cyclists coming from out of state for a bike fitting so I like to do my homework before they make the trip. This means ensuring they are on the correct frame size and it can be a little tricky. Stand-over height used to be a good method of frame sizing for a traditional diamond bike frame. About 0-1 inches of clearance between the top tube and crotch (bare foot) was a decent way to determine if the bike was the correct size.

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