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Bike Fit
Expert bike fit advice and know how. Get your riding position just right with help from our articles with bike fit experts from around the world. It will do wonders for your riding!
How to set your handlebar height (video)
High bars offer comfort, whereas low bars are the most aerodynamic. But can you avoid backache and cheat the wind?
Should you slam your stem: yes or no?
Take a look at most of the bikes in the pro peloton and you’ll notice that most riders run their stem very low, often snug up against the headset. Slamming…
Handlebar reach: how to get it right (video)
The distance you have to stretch (or ‘reach’) to get your hands on the bars, with your arms, glutes and lower back in a comfortable riding position is dictated by…
Saddle height: how to get it right, and why it’s so important (video)
Getting the right set up on a bike is important especially the saddle height, as we find out...
How to perfect your posture without leaving your desk (video)
As a former professional cyclist for Great Britain Alice Monger-Godfrey knows how demanding cycling can be for your whole body, not just your legs. Throw in the fact that most…
Five exercises to prevent and treat cycling neck pain (video)
Don’t risk suffering in silence. There’s plenty cyclists can do to sort out neck niggles before they become a serious issue
Cleats explained: How to set them up correctly (video)
Getting your cleats set up correctly could help you avoid injury and even make you go faster - we tell you how it works
Lower back pain? Don’t blame the bike!
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but as Andrew Hamilton explains, for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects…
Saddle fitting becomes scientific (video)
Getting the right saddle has always been a haphazard process, with cyclists often just continuing to ride the saddle supplied when they bought their bike. Buying a replacement is often…
Specialist bike fit: which approach is best?
More and more people of all ages are taking to two wheels and pedal power, and that has seen a complementary growth in the number of businesses offering bike-fitting services
Endura launch new custom bib short PadFit system
A comfortable pair of bib shorts is an essential piece of kit. Endura have realised that the current ergonomics applied to bib shorts does not suit everyone. For example, just because…
The best cycling clipless pedals
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists
Injury prevention: foot pain
Have you been suffering from sore feet the morning after a big ride, or worse still during a ride? Physio Lewis Smith explains that it might be your plantar fascia,…
Buying a custom bike – Part 1: Fitting
CW gets a bike-fit for a custom Parlee
Cycling Weekly Fitness Survey 2014
What does the 'average' cyclist look like in 2014?
Which pedal system is best for you?
We take a quick look at some of the more popular pedal-cleat systems on the market, which include; Look Keo, Shimano SPD and SL, Speedplay and Time Xpresso
Bespoke Cycling: finding the perfect fit
Sophie Hurcom visits Bespoke Cycling and speaks with founder Barry Scott about their relationship-led store in London
Bespoke Cycling bike fit
at a bike-fit with Bespoke Cycling, the body calls the shots, discovers Rebecca Miles
Power transfer, all in your feet?
Your feet are important too says Andrew Hamilton, its your energy transfer between you and your bike
How to improve your pedalling technique
Power = torque x speed: but many people are only strong during a small part of the pedal stroke. Weight training can increase strength and efficiency during the whole stroke.…
Bike fit: Recommended UK locations
Check out our interactive map to find out where to go to get a bike fitting in the UK
Winter bike set-up: advice from the experts
Staying fit through winter requires commitment and determination. One way to make it easier is with a dedicated winter bike, but what’s the best way to set it up?