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Most people who are familiar with bike fitting are aware of what a “fit bike” is. If you are a cyclist who has not been exposed to the fit bike this will help educate you on the details of what they are and more importantly what they can do for you. In a relatively small industry like bike fitting there …

The recent buzz in the industry is bearings. Steel or ceramic? Stainless or “standard”? Why choose one or another? What bearings should I replace or upgrade first? These are the questions that go through a cyclist’s head. Some people obsess over it. Some never think about it till something just won’t turn. Laugh if you like but I see this …

            There are many saddles out there in the world of cycling. If you are like me you’ve tried more than you care to admit. There are a few companies making saddles that stand out but one specifically stands above the rest. Selle SMP is an Italian saddle manufacturer. They make saddles that solve problems. …

Recently had a client referred to me for help with his feet in cycling. This is not uncommon as many people come to my studio to get help with foot/pedal interface problems. A visit with a Podiatrist confirmed Morton’s  neuroma and a referral to come visit Cycling Solutions to get the cycling shoes sorted. His issue was not initially very …

Lately it seems there are many people writing articles about “Why should I get a Bike Fitting”. Every reason from “ Improving your ride experience” to “ Because you are older”, whatever that means? This got me thinking about legitimate reasons people should seek the help of a Bike Fitting professional. My list of potential reasons was pretty long when …

    There is a great deal of debate in the bike fitting world about shoe insoles. Some fitters love them and use them in every fitting while some fitters don’t believe insoles make a “hill of beans” difference. In my bike fitting practice I find myself often using insoles to solve problems people are having with not just foot problems …

Have you ever thought about a cycling coach? Many cyclists have the idea that a cycling coach is only beneficial to the serious racer. Actually, most cyclists are not racers – in fact, less than 1% of all cyclists ever put wheels to the starting line. Consider this: everything we regard as easy in our lives today was at one …

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of working with the Operations Manager of BikeFit , Damon Wyatt,  on this inaugural episode of the BikeFit Podcast. Having just recently finished my paper for the International Bike Fitting Institute (IBFI) on saddle height he reached out to me for  additional insight into all things saddle position. Much was discussed …

There are many things to pay attention to when maintaining a bicycle. Most people in my experience do not pay close enough attention to some of the little things that can make a big difference. Most “tune ups” (I hate that term) cover the main parts of the bicycle. Things like wheel bearings and truing, brake and shifting adjustments and …

    One factor of working in a industry that is paid by the hour (generally) is “What is the value of your time”? Realize that this is different around the country depending on your region and demographic. But I do believe everyone can agree time is valuable and something, once gone, can’t be retrieved. There are many thing that …