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Of the 5 primary contact points on a bicycle, the bike saddle is the most up-close and personal, and can either make...
Saddle Shopping is not Saddle Fitting
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Bike Fitting Insights
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 size smaller. Paint it...
Should I Emulate the Pros with My Bike Fit?
Should you copy pro cyclists’ bike fit? The short answer: probably not. John explains why aero-driven pro trends rarely suit recreational riders.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Can Cyclists Experience both Comfort and Performance?
Cycling is a diverse sport influenced by traditions, legends, rules, experiences, expectations, norms, opinions, and...
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...
Bike Fit Position Measurements
Bike fit position measurements are a way for a fitter or cyclist to capture the parameters that determine the...
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...
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...
The Importance of a Quality Bike Fit
Why is a Bike Fit Important in the First Place? Humans have been getting around on the planet for a lot longer than...
5 Ways to Optimize Your Cycling
Cycling optimization is not just for the 1%, it’s for anyone riding a bike. If your toes or undercarriage are going numb, your cycling experience is not optimized, regardless of whether you are a pro or a weekend Joe.
Finding an Accurate Bike Size – What a Frame Builder Wants to Know
If you are bike fitter, or dealer for one of the larger custom brands like Waterford, Seven or Moots, and have a...
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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...
