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March 17, 2023

Time trial bike with measurements that conform to the UCI regulations

How To Measure And Set Up Your Time Trial Bike For UCI Regulations

Time trialing is one of the most accessible types of bike racing. Not only is it typically less dangerous than pack riding, Time Trialing can be more rewarding since the results are directly tied to your personal performance that day whereas there are more factors at play in other types of group racing. While most people get started at local club level time trials, which generally don’t pay much attention to bike setup, as you advance in the sport you will likely be required to have your bike setup checked to ensure you fall within the UCI’s strict regulations. If your bike doesn’t fall within these regulations you will be required to adjust your bike on the spot. Because changing your fit can have significant impacts on performance we recommend you ensure your position is compliant sooner rather than later. […]

January 4, 2023

How To Set Up A Road Bike For Triathlon

One of the most common questions we get asked is “how do I set up my road bike for triathlons?” This great question stems from a large number of people who want to be more competitive in Triathlon but also don’t want to make the multi-thousand dollar investment in a specific Triathlon bike. We have a blog post here on how and why you would convert your road bike to a Triathlon bike. In this post we’ll talk about using MyVeloFit to dial in your position for triathlons on your road bike. What you will need To fit your road bike for triathlon you’ll need the following: Aerobars and a saddle you are comfortable on in the aero position From experience we recommend aerobars from Profile Design and ISM saddles as good starting points but any aerobar that has […]

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 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 […]

August 18, 2022

Best Ways to Adjust Reach on your Bike

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 some of the best ways to adjust 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 . What is Reach? Before we get started, you may have heard the word reach get thrown around a lot in cycling circles. […]

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