The Bicycle Studio

After some rest and sun on a beach for spring break it's that time of year. Always fun ramping up...

These are from a recent . Rider was sitting skewed on the saddle (one hip was sitting off the side more and also forward of the opposite hip - something that's actually really common) -- data showed large differences in knee extension, foot angle though the pedal stroke and even maximum hip flexion which was happening 50° later in the pedal stroke on one side compared to the other.

I love being able to dig into all the data and track even the smallest detail down and see them resolve through the fitting. When we were done all of the factors mentioned (foot angle, knee extension, hip flexion and even saddle pressure) made large improvements towards evening out.

Will try to post a short video later...

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Cleat position 101...

Safe Bicycle Cleat Position? Is there a "default"? Is there a position that more often than not is best for the cleat? One of those things where when a rider is in doubt, is a safe place we can put them? Supp...

Some muscle balance secrets on the bike...

3 Cycling Bike Fit Secrets for more power // muscular balance In this video we take the next step with the Chair of Death exercise and apply what can be done on the bike in order to make the right muscles work while ped...

Can we just measure sit bones to find the right saddle? Hmmm...probably not...

Sit Bones & Saddle Width | Bike Fit Another question from a subscriber answered here...does sit bone width determine your saddle selection. While this is an okay place to start it's far from a ...

As we're starting to ride a lot more with the improving weather, something to consider -- can your cleats/pedals have too much float?

Too Much Cleat Float? | Bike Fit Recently had a question from a client about whether it's possible to have too much cleat float in your pedals. As usual, the answer isn't a simple "yes" or "...

Using Cleat Wedges | Bike Fit Tip

Knee Pain, Rocking Hips, Dropper Seatposts, & Follow-up Bike Fits | Q&A #2 - Bike Fit Adviser Knee Pain from tightness and a long reach Subscriber that admitted he has poor flexibility and was experiencing some knee pain. Should he shorten his cranks now? Might work, but there are two areas just as likely to produce results and much cheaper to try. Play with the reach of the bike — if the...