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December 16, 2022

Man on bike, with image pointers on order of adjustments when fitting your bike.

Bike Fitting: What To Adjust First?

One of the biggest challenges to working on your riding position is knowing where to start. While fitting your bike can seem quite simple on the surface, all of the bike fit adjustments you make have the potential to interact with each other. Knowing what order to tackle each adjustment in will help you avoid chasing your tail and getting stuck in a never ending cycle of changes that seemingly just cancel each other out. For those of you looking to get straight to the goods, here is the order we recommend when tackling your fit: Cleat Position Saddle Position Grip Position Ride Your Bike Follow Up Read on if you’re interested in a more detailed breakdown of what’s included in each step and why. Cleat Position We always recommend starting a bike fit with your feet. So much […]

November 30, 2022

Top 5 Bike Fit Myths

The world of bike fitting is constantly changing and has many voices sometimes pulling the conversation in different directions. Though there is an increasing amount of great information available about fitting your bike, there are still some bike fit myths that seem to persist amongst many cyclists. We’re here to set the record straight on a few of the most common myths we hear floating around. 1. A straight leg is best for cycling The myth that your saddle height should be set such that your leg (knee) should be (nearly) straight at the bottom of your pedal stroke is likely the most damaging myth for a cyclist’s riding position. So much so that we dedicated an entire article to this myth alone and the challenges it causes. The excessive saddle heights that result from this myth are likely […]

November 21, 2022

4 Tips To Make Riding Indoors More Comfortable

Apps such as Zwift, RGT, and TrainerRoad have made it easier than ever to get excited about riding indoors. While these apps are great for providing motivation and accountability, one of the most common complaints is that riding on the trainer is significantly less comfortable than riding on the road. In this post we’ll provide a brief explanation of why it is less comfortable to ride on the trainer versus the road, then give four tips to improve your comfort while riding indoors. Why is riding the trainer less comfortable? The main issue comes down to your position being significantly more static on the trainer as compared to riding outdoors. On a ride outside you are often in and out of the saddle, climbing, turning, stopping and starting on a bike that moves dynamically with you. These position changes […]

October 17, 2022

5 Steps To Set up Your Peloton And Other Spin Bikes

Finding the right position on your spin bike is a key step to being comfortable, improving performance, and most importantly avoiding injury. An improperly adjusted spin bike (like any bike) is likely to impact your enjoyment and, with time, put you at risk of injury. Getting a bike fit is the best way to find the right position for you, one that reflects your personal mobility and riding goals. in this post we will cover 5 steps to set up your Peloton and other spin bikes. This article will outline the 5 key steps you should take to fit your spin bike so you can have the best indoor cycling experience possible. Adjust Your Shoes & Cleats Set Up Your Peloton Seat Position Set Up Your Handlebar Height Adapt to Your Position Check-in On Your Fit Get Warmed Up […]

October 14, 2022

The 4 Bike Measurements Every Rider Needs

Having worked as a bike fitter for over a decade there is one thing that a surprising number of cyclists forget to do: log their fit measurements. While most in-person bike fits will include a record of your bike measurements, for those that haven’t had an in-person fit, or didn’t get any measurements, it isn’t always obvious that taking measurements is something you should do. In this post we’ll cover the why, what and how to measure your bike. Why you need to measure your bike It’s always important to have a record of your position on the bike for the simple reason that you might need to replicate it. Bikes break, parts slip, get moved, get stolen, or more optimistically maybe you get to travel and have to rent a bike (or set your own back up after […]

October 6, 2022

Man standing beside bike while looking at MyVeloFit software on his phone.

Getting Setup For Your Bike Fit

MyVeloFit’s technology is pretty easy to use, but following the tips below will help you get the best results when getting setup for your bike fit. There are three main components to your bike fit setup with MyVeloFit: The Rider (you) The Setup (your bike, trainer, room, and camera) The Video (what we analyze) We’re going to go over our key recommendations for each below, but don’t worry if you miss anything, we’ve got reminders during the fit process if you need a refresher. The Rider While it’s called a bike fit, the focus of the whole process is really on you, the rider. With this in mind, there are a few things you can do to make sure you’re getting the most from your fit. Assess Your Mobility Whether it’s our AI-based video assessment or our mobility […]

September 25, 2022

New Bike Day: How To Dial In Your Fit

New bike day is just as exciting for us here at MyVeloFit as for anyone else. I thought as a way to celebrate my new bike day I’d bring you along the journey of dialing in my position on my Trek Checkpoint SL 5. I can already hear some of you asking “surely if you run a bike fit company you already know your setup?” Well, kind of. If I had wanted to just replicate my position from my previous bike, we’ve written up a great method for doing so. But I wanted to take this opportunity to start from scratch. I’ve opted to test out a slightly more upright position that I have in the past (more on this in future posts). So I threw my previous fit measurements out the window (not literally of course) and started fresh […]

September 22, 2022

Female cyclist completing a hamstring stretch by laying on their back, placing a resistance band around the arch of their right foot, and pulling the band such as to extend the leg upwards.

The Importance Of Mobility For Cyclists

Most cyclists want to be faster and stronger, but there is no one-size-fits-all way to get there. The general rule is to ride more, and ride smarter. Training plans can help you look at every aspect of your riding, and get you tackling those goals in a realistic way. However, time on the bike is not the whole picture of what it takes. Mobility for cyclists is crucial. Maintaining a healthy range of motion through stretching and strength training needs to be a key aspect of that plan. And no, we don’t mean doing a couple quad stretches before hopping on the bike–there’s more to it than that. Does Stretching Make You Faster? The cumulative effects of stretching (when done right) add up and in turn, can make you a faster and stronger cyclist. Here’s how: Improved Flexibility […]

August 20, 2022

Brand Comparison: Top 5 Gravel Bikes

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 off-road 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 encapsulate 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 comparisons 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 […]

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