August 20, 2022
Endurance road bikes are one of the most popular road segments in the past years. They offer much of the same performance as a more traditional road bike but usually have either a less aggressive geometry, a more compliant frame, or both. Endurance road bikes are designed to be more comfortable both in terms of riding position, and frame stiffness. Your typical endurance bike will generally put you in a more upright and less stretched out position. For many this position is more comfortable and they are able to spend more time without pain on their bike. The endurance spectrum of fit is quite wide. Some models are only a few millimeters shorter in reach or taller in stack (or both) compared to the corresponding “race” bike from the same manufacturer. Others are significantly different with 10+ mm less reach, […]
August 20, 2022
Gravel bikes are one of the fastest growing segments in the bike industry. They are versatile machines that range from beefed up road bikes that can handle rough roads to essentially drop bar mountain bikes that are designed to tackle intense single track or multi-day offroad adventures. What is a “gravel bike”? This is a tough question and much of the definition can come down to where one plans on riding and what “gravel” means to them. The gravel segment has come to encapsul a diverse collection of bikes, and with that a diverse philosophy of fit. This comparison represents the widest variety in fit versus all the other comparison we have published. Handling characteristics will come into play much more in this gravel comparison than it has in our all-round road, aero road, or endurance road comparison. That is because while […]
August 19, 2022
Aero road bikes represent the pinnacle of bicycle design and engineering. Not only do they need to be aerodynamic to cut through the wind and save the rider energy, they also need to take unconventional tube shapes and ensure the bike still delivers an acceptable ride quality. What is an “Aero Bike”? Recently there has been a split into three main categories of road bike. “Aero” bikes are bikes designed to be as aerodynamic as possible. “Endurance” bikes are designed to be as comfortable as possible. And lastly “All-Round” bikes, which used to be segmented as “lightweight” or “climbing” climbing bikes. While all-round bikes are starting to get more and more aerodynamic, in general they still aren’t as aerodynamic as pure aero bikes. Many riders, especially non-traditionalists, prefer the futuristic look of an aerobike, with its wider tube shapes and […]
August 18, 2022
Shortening or lengthening the reach on your bike, especially those with drop bars, is one of the most important adjustments that impacts your position. Too much or too little reach can not only lead to an uncomfortable ride and impact handling, but contribute to a number of issues including pain in the low and mid back, shoulders, neck, hands, and wrists. In this article we’ll cover the main (and a couple minor) ways you can adjust the reach on your bike, each with their own pros, cons and usefulness in different situations. Stem Length Stem Angle Handlebar Reach Hood position Saddle fore/aft Saddle height Curious if your riding position might benefit from a reach adjustment? Try our free fit check here. What is Reach? Before we get started, you may have heard the word reach get thrown around a lot in cycling circles. […]
August 11, 2022
The geometry of a bicycle is a combination of key measurements that describe the general shape and size of a bicycle. Though there are some measures that are more or less useful depending on the type of bicycle, there is a generally consistent set of measurements that can be found in the geometry chart of most bicycle manufacturers and are often referred to when discussing both the fit and handling of bicycles. As each measurement has a different impact for the rider, we’ve separated the key measurements into two main categories, though many measurements have some impact on both: Handling Geometry These aspects of a bicycle primarily impact how a bike will handle (e.g. steering, stability, etc). Fit Geometry These aspects of a bicycle primarily impact how the bicycle will fit the rider and are the main contributors to […]
August 11, 2022
The geometry of a bicycle is a combination of key measurements that describe the general shape and size of a bicycle. Though there are some measures that are more or less useful depending on the type of bicycle, there is a generally consistent set of measurements that can be found in the geometry chart of most bicycle manufacturers and are often referred to when discussing both the fit and handling of bicycles. As each measurement has a different impact for the rider, we’ve separated the key measurements into two main categories, though many measurements have some impact on both: Fit Geometry These aspects of a bicycle primarily impact how the bicycle will fit the rider and are the main contributors to determining size. Handling Geometry These aspects of a bicycle primarily impact how a bike will handle (e.g. steering, […]
August 9, 2022
I’m all about sharing the gospel of cycling and exploring the outdoors on two wheels. I firmly believe that movement is medicine and there’s nothing more exhilarating than the wind through my hair, dust spraying from my wheels and the sensation of flying through space. Riding bikes is fun! But the dirty little secret that no one talks about is that zipping around on two wheels can make a body hurt, even if you never crash. I’m not talking about the good kind of pain like your lungs searing and legs screaming as you roll over the top of a mountain pass. We like that kind of pain! No, I’m talking about the kind of pain like numb hands, a sore butt, stiff neck, aching back, and knee pain. This is the bad kind of hurt that should never be […]
June 13, 2022
OTTAWA, ON, June 13, 2022 — MyVeloFit , the leader in AI bike fit solutions, announced the launch of a new AI-powered bicycle sizing platform to help cyclists find the ideal bikes that can improve comfort and performance based on their individual needs. MyVeloFit’s sizing recommendations are based on a fit first approach to sizing that helps match bikes to the rider and their target position on the bike. For the first time, riders can eliminate uncertainty about size when shopping for a new bike. MyVeloFit’s fit first sizing AI body scan Finding a bike model and size that matches a rider’s fit is essential for increasing comfort and reducing the chance of injuries. Until now, cyclists that don’t already know the geometry that works for them have had to rely on manufacturer sizing charts that only provide a ballpark sizing. These charts have […]
June 1, 2022
In this post we are going to talk about how MyVeloFit is tackling the problems with sizing. Before we dive in let’s have a quick recap of our previous posts on sizing to understand how we got here. Welcome to Part 3 in our discussion on bike sizing. Here we’ll reveal our Fit First approach to bike sizing. The bicycle industry has created a mess of bike sizing (to put it lightly). As we discussed in Part 1 the current approaches to finding the correct size bike are somewhat limited. Manufacturer sizing charts don’t account for individual variations in body segment lengths or an individual’s target riding position. Professional Fit First services are a great approach to sizing but aren’t available to everyone due to cost and availability. To make matters worse bike sizing labels are inconsistent. In Part 2 we showed that two […]
