A bike fit can help you ride more efficiently, reduce the risk of injury, and improve your overall enjoyment of cycling. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of a bike fit, when to get a bike fit, and why you need a bike fit to optimize your cycling experience.
A bike fit can help you ride more efficiently, reduce the risk of injury, and improve your overall enjoyment of cycling. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of a bike fit, when to get a bike fit, and why you need a bike fit to optimize your cycling experience.
Benefits of a Bike Fit
- Improved pedaling: A bike fit can help you apply more power to the pedals, which can save energy and help you ride faster.
- Injury prevention: A well-fitted bike can help prevent overuse injuries and reduce the risk of injury overall.
- Increased comfort: A bike fit can help you find a position that's more comfortable, which can reduce pain and discomfort.
- Improved performance: A bike fit can help your muscles and lungs function better, which can improve your performance.
- Better control: A bike fit can help you feel more in control of your bike, which can improve your confidence when pedaling, turning, and braking.
When to Get a Bike Fit
- When buying a new bike
- If you've changed weight
- If you've been injured
- If you're pregnant
- If you've noticed changes in your flexibility
Five Reasons You Need a Bike Fit
- To increase your comfort: The main goal of a bike fit is to increase your comfort on the bike. A well-fitted bike is crucial if you want to ride it better, longer, or even faster.
- To improve your performance: Whether you use your bike for work or in the weekend as a hobby, all cyclists would like to ride their bikes faster with less effort. A bike fit helps you to apply your power to the pedals more efficiently and improve your pedaling stroke. This will save you energy and will allow you to beat your friends or ensure you get home from work that little bit quicker.
- To gain more self-confidence: If you know exactly which size bike you need and what size handlebar and saddle, you will feel more self-assured if you buy a new bike or bike part. If you then ride that bike, you will notice that you have more control and a greater pedaling efficiency. This will increase your self-confidence when pedaling, turning, braking, accelerating, and starting a sprint.
- To increase the enjoyment in your life: In general, a bike fit will increase your enjoyment both on and off the bike. Less pain or discomfort means more fun while riding your bike and less chance of injuries both in the short and long term. With the right kit, you will improve your experience on a bike.
About Me
I've been cycling since I was 13, enjoying the road, mountain biking, and commuting for fitness and fun. I've also competed in road races, cyclocross, mountain bike races, and triathlons.
For sizing comparison, I am about 70kg (154 pounds) 172 cm (5' 8") tall with a chest of 92 cm (36") and hips of 93cm (36.5").
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