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  The following is a paper I wrote at the conclusion of a year long mentorship through the International Bike Fitting Institute with Curtis Cramblett. The process involved many conversations and research into concepts and techniques not all of which are included in this final paper. The idea is to further the knowledge of  a fitter in a focused area …

Not long ago I invested in a kit of saddles from Wilderness Trail Bikes. The kit consists of 16 saddles from their entire range. Saddles included are the Volt 135, Volt 142, Volt 150, Rocket 130, Rocket 142, Rocket 150, Silverado, Hightail, Pure, Speed, Speed She, SL8 ,Diva, Koda 142, Koda 150 and Comfort. These saddles are especially popular with …

This is just one of many questions that come up when people start asking about my business and what I do for cyclists. Being a USA Cycling coach and pro mechanic has many benefits to all types of cyclists but in my humble opinion nothing compares to the importance of bike fitting in my practice. If you are spending an …

Some sealed bearings can be serviced and some cannot. Most hubs, bottom brackets, headsets and pedals have sealed bearings in the modern age of bicycles. Some of these bearings have rubber seals that can be removed and serviced to prolong life and save money. The above video shows the basic steps for taking care of these bearings once they are …

So let me start by saying how much I like Shimano equipment. Their components and much of their accessories line are simply the best. A few years ago on the Ulterga and Dura Ace level cable systems, these coated cables started showing up on bikes. When they are new and fresh they are butter smooth and will last about one …

In the business of fitting saddles are often a touchy subject. Not just because of how we touch them but there are soooo many options. “What is right for me?” people ask all the time. Why not try different options ans find the one that works for you. Selle SMp saddles are 100% made in Italy and are considered by …

One of the sometimes forgotten aspects of bike fitting is the option of going with a different saddle. Today I received my demo shipment of ISM seats. These are often mislabeled as strictly TRI bike saddles. Fact is they can be used on any bike and often the one that feels best is not the one you might have thought …

So when people first meet me one of the first things they inquire about is why? Why do you love bikes? How did you get into this? Where did you learn this kind of skill? I grew up playing soccer. Loved to play ball from the age of 4. I played on some of the best teams with some of …