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The Bike-Body Relationship
A Bike Fitter's Blog
Saddle Shopping is not Saddle Fitting
Of the 5 primary contact points on a bicycle, the bike saddle is the most up-close and personal, and can either make or break your overall...
Recent Posts
Why Your Feet Go Numb on the Bike (And How to Fix It)
You know the feeling. Thirty miles in and your toes start tingling. By mile forty, it’s full...
Women’s Bike Fit: Beyond the Shrink and Pink
The "shrink and pink" era of women's cycling was straightforward. Take a men's bike. Make it a...
Should I Emulate the Pros with My Bike Fit?
With the pro cycling season in full swing, one may be distracted by watching a live stream of a...
IBFI Conference 2026
Fun fact: wind tunnels suck, they don’t blow. This was one of many interesting things I learnt at the recent IBFI Conference at...
Which Crank Arm Length is Best for Cycling?
Crank arm length is an important factor in the relationship between a cyclist and their bike. The impact of crank arm length on...
Bike Fit After Injury or Surgery: Why A Re-Fit Should Be in Your Rehab Plan
Cyclists who have suffered traumatic injury or orthopedic surgery, especially to an ankle, knee, or hip will typically benefit from having...
Saddle Height: Why Formulas Only Get You Partway There
Saddle height formulas treat every rider like an average. Here’s why they fall short and what to consider beyond the numbers.
What is Saddle Pressure Mapping and How Does It Help Cyclists?
Discover how saddle pressure mapping reveals hot spots and imbalance, validates what you feel, and guides fit changes for lasting comfort.
How Often Should I Get a Bike Fit?
Some riders treat a bike fit like a one-time fix. But your body, gear, and riding habits change over time. This article breaks down when and why to revisit your bike fit, and how to catch problems before they become pain.
Behind the Scenes at Fit Kit Systems: A Small Business with Big Heart, Local Roots, and Real Expertise
Go behind the scenes at Fit Kit Systems. A small business crafting USA-made bike fitting tools with expertise and personalized service.
How to Fit a Mountain Bike: Practical Techniques and Essential Adjustments
Learn how to properly fit a mountain bike with expert tips on rider needs, bike adjustments, and gear setup for optimal comfort.
The Importance of Mountain Bike Fitting: Benefits and Design Factors That Influence Fit
Introduction and Bike Characteristics As a bike fitter, I see many cyclists on a lot of different types of bikes, and predictably these...
What Tools Do Bike Fitters Need?
A common question we get at Fit Kit Systems is "what tools do I need to get started in bike fitting?", or "I'm ready to take my bike...
Great Fit Expectations: Perspectives of the Cyclist and Bike Fitter
Many bike fits are a wonderful experience for both the bike fitter and the cyclist. The two are brought together by a shared love of...
Eurobike 2024: Unveiling New Sizing & Fitting Tech & Gear
I’ve recently returned from Eurobike 2024 in Germany, one of the largest bike trade shows in the world. Running over 5 days, with the...
Female Bike Seat Pain: Why Women Suffer More than Men and Solutions to Eliminate Discomfort
From an anatomical perspective, humans have not evolved, arrived, or emerged ready-made to ride bicycles. Nowhere is this more obvious...
Cycling Cleat Position Solutions: Cleat Placement Adapters
The location of the cleats under a cycling shoe is an important aspect of bike fitting as it influences saddle height, stance width,...
Using In-Shoe Wedges to Enhance Foot Stability
In-shoe wedges are an accessory that can be used to finesse the connection between the foot and the shoe, optimizing the function of the...
Can Cyclists Experience both Comfort and Performance?
Cycling is a diverse sport influenced by traditions, legends, rules, experiences, expectations, norms, opinions, and advice that can at...
The Use of Body Patterns in Bike Fit Analysis
As bike fitters, we can generally agree to hold two seemingly opposing concepts in mind at the same time: All cyclists are individuals and...
How to Choose the Best Cycling Insoles
When was the last time you thought about your insole let alone what would be the best cycling insole for you? Take a minute. Right now. Go...
Back and Neck Pain While Cycling: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
Many cyclists experience back and neck pain while cycling at some point in their riding career. If the issue is detracting from the...
The LoreOne 3D Printed Custom Cycling Shoe – Paradigm Shifting Innovation
Pssst… want to know a secret? The Lore Revolution is Here. A revolution in cycling shoe design is underway. In fact it’s already here,...
Bike Fit Position Measurements
Bike fit position measurements are a way for a fitter or cyclist to capture the parameters that determine the relationship between the...
How to Choose a Road Bike Handlebar
The handlebar on a road bike is possibly one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of bike fit – both in terms of selection and...
Cycling Cleat Positioning and Adjustments
How to position and adjust cycling cleats is equal parts science, art, and personal preference. If you have a bike shop install your...
A Guide to Bike Pedal Systems
Cycling pedals are taken for granted by experienced cyclists and viewed with trepidation by new cyclists. What is their function and...
Pre-Purchase Bike Fit: Bike Buying by Prescription
Most cyclists are mindful of choosing the right bike size when shopping for a new steed, whether you are buying a “screamin’ deal” used...
Cycling Cleat Maintenance: Inspecting and Replacing your Cleats
Why is Cycling Cleat Maintenance so Important? As a bike fitter, the one piece of cycling equipment I see that suffers from abject neglect...
Cycling Stance Width: What is it and Would I Benefit From Less or More?
What is Cycling Stance Width? How far apart your feet are when you pedal a bicycle is referred to as cycling stance width, and for some...
How to Know When to Replace Your Bike Saddle
How do you know when it's time to replace your bike saddle? Is it suffering from fatigue? Does it have structural integrity, or is it a...
The Importance of Bike Posture as a Fit Driver
Prelude My first formal exposure to bike fitting was in 2007 while working for a national sporting goods chain in the USA. Thereby...
What You Need to Know about Bike Sizing Before You Buy
Are you looking to get a new bike--new for you? Could be brand new, or used. Woo hoo! That’s exciting! You may be shopping in stores,...
