JesseJ - MyVeloFit

April 2, 2025

How to Choose the Right Bike Saddle for Comfort and Performance

Choosing a new saddle can be challenging, confusing and expensive. With so many variables affecting saddle fit and comfort—and plenty of conflicting advice—finding the best option for you can feel overwhelming. In this guide, we’ll break down the key factors to consider when choosing a new saddle, covering: The causes of saddle discomfort How bike fit influences saddle choice Saddle shape and its impact on comfort A step-by-step process to find your perfect saddle A Quick Note on Gender-Specific Saddles This post wont focus on the differences between men’s and women’s saddles. While there are anatomical variations, the fundamentals of saddle comfort apply to all riders. Regardless of gender, an ill-fitting saddle or improper bike setup will lead to discomfort. What Causes Bicycle Saddle Discomfort: There are two main components of saddle discomfort: pressure and friction. Understanding Saddle Pressure At […]

October 23, 2024

Common myths of crank lengths. Assortment of crank lengths.

Bike Fit Mythbusting: How Crank Length Affects Your Bike Fit and Some Common Myths.

We recently posted a reel on instagram about how different crank lengths affected the fit of one rider. While the post was popular, many comments revealed some misunderstandings about the fundamentals of crank length and its pros and cons, especially when going shorter. In this post, we’ll break down the science behind crank length, how changing it may improve your position, and address some common myths. We’ll first discuss why you might consider shorter cranks, the impact of crank changes on fit, and then dive into the science of how crank length affects power output. Finally, we’ll tackle some common misconceptions. Crank Length & Bike Fit: When shortening cranks, there are three main goals: Open up the knee angle (knee flexion) Open up the hip angle (hip flexion) Improve movement quality and efficiency The majority of these changes occur at […]

November 21, 2023

Chris Froome’s Bike Fit Saga

If you haven’t read the news already, Chris Froome recently made some comments about his current team bike fit being off by almost 3cm. Here’s the article if you are interested. There are a number of things that jump to mind when I saw the news about Froome’s fit being off by 3 cm. The first was “of course it is”, he’s not the same rider he was in 2019. He’s been broken and rebuilt. I wouldn’t expect his position to be even remotely similar. However when I read that it was 3cm longer in reach I was quite surprised. A general assumption in bike fitting is that longer and/or lower is more aggressive. I find it really hard to believe that an experienced bike fitter intentionally set his position 3cm longer given the injuries and rehab Froome was going […]

August 19, 2022

Brand Comparison: Top 5 All-round Road Bikes

We often get asked “What race bike should I buy?” and our answer is “The one with the features and benefits that meet your needs and budget but most importantly fits you well.” Here we will look at 5 of the most popular race bikes on the market and compare how they fit. When comparing bikes of any kind many of the top models are often equal in terms of features and benefits. While there may be discrepancies in price and features which may influence your purchasing decision, the most important consideration when buying a bike should always be how it fits. As we covered in this post on bike sizing, bikes can be listed as the same size but fit completely differently. Our sizing tool allows you to compare how you fit across multiple bikes to help determine which […]

January 31, 2022

man on bike trainer outside with bike fit ranges

New Bike Fit Ranges

We are excited to launch some small but meaningful changes to our system for how it measures riders and recommends changes to their position. In short, we’ve adapted our bike fit ranges to better accommodate more riders, particularly those at either end of the performance/comfort spectrum. Let’s dive into the specifics of the changes! Joint Angle Ranges The recommended ranges applied during our on-bike analysis are uniquely tailored to the bike type, fit goals and individual mobility of each rider we fit. These ranges have been established based on industry best practice ranges in bike fitting, and ones that we have been using as part of professional fits for years. They are calibrated to reflect internal research and testing on how our computer vision tools measure cyclists in comparison to other industry technologies such as high speed video capture, […]

September 6, 2021

Cycling Related Wrist And Hand Pain

Some bike fit considerations for those experiencing wrist or hand pain caused by riding your bike. Wrist and hand pain or numbness is a common issue experienced by cyclists. Follow this guide to help reduce your discomfort. Wrist and hand pain/numbness is a common ailment on the bike. There can be a number of causes which can make diagnosing this issue very frustrating. Luckily with MyVeloFit you can continue to refine your position as often as you’d like. As always, start by ensuring your position on the bike is neutral to begin with by checking it with the MyVeloFit software. If your position isn’t neutral to begin with, start by getting a neutral position. If your position was drastically off to begin with that could be what was leading to the pain. Hand numbness is typically caused by excessive ulnar or radial […]

May 3, 2021

Cycling Related Neck Pain

Some bike fit considerations for those experiencing neck pain caused by riding your bike. In a recent survey of riders at the end of a 160km Gran Fondo, neck pain was the second most common complaint only beaten by saddle pain. Neck pain is often caused by having too much cervical flexion or compression. In addition to position it is important to consider the helmet and its weight, especially in very upright positions where it can cause excess compression, or in very aggressive positions where the weight of the helmet is further away from the fulcrum point of the neck. As always, start by ensuring your position on the bike is neutral to begin with by checking it with the MyVeloFit software. If your position isn’t neutral to begin with, start by getting a neutral position. If your position was drastically off […]

March 22, 2021

Cycling Related Knee Pain

Some bike fit considerations for those experiencing knee pain caused by riding your bike. Knee pain on the bicycle is extremely common and can be caused by quite a variety of issues. Our main focus here will be your two connections to the bike on either end of the knee joint – the saddle and the feet – as they are the most common causes of knee issues. If after you’ve ensured your position is ideal via the MyVeloFit app you are still experiencing pain in the knees it may be worth seeing a specialist. As always, start by ensuring your position on the bike is neutral to begin with by checking it with the MyVeloFit software. If your position isn’t neutral to begin with, start by getting a neutral position. If your position was drastically off to begin with that could […]

March 8, 2021

How To Adjust Your Bike During A Bike Fit

One thing that separates a good bike fit from a bad one is how adjustments are made during the fit. Here Jesse will share some information on how and when to make the right adjustments. You might feel a bit overwhelmed when you see the above list of recommendations but stick with me here and I’ll talk you through what to do to make your adjustments. #1 Start with the seat: How you sit on the bike will affect how you interact with the handlebars. If you have both seat and handlebar recommendations we suggest you start by making the seat adjustments then uploading a new video for analysis. If you continue to get recommendations to adjust both the seat and handlebars stick with just the seat until you get it in range. It may take a few iterations. #2 […]

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