October 6, 2022
MyVeloFit’s technology is pretty easy to use, but following the tips below will help you get the best results. There are three main components to your bike fit setup: 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. The rider is at the centre of every bike fit. Assess Your Mobility Whether it’s our AI-based video assessment or our mobility questionnaire, […]
September 25, 2022
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. Getting from buying a new bike to being comfortable on the first ride has never been easier. I’ve opted to test out a slightly more upright position that I have in the past (more on this in future posts). So […]
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. […]
February 28, 2022
Your bike’s saddle position is the foundation for the rest of your fit. While getting the height and fore-aft positioning of the saddle ensures your overall position is off to the right start, the tilt of your saddle can often have the biggest impact on comfort if not set correctly. Many cyclists incorrectly start shopping for new saddles to improve comfort when saddle positioning can often alleviate issues. This post will outline our recommended process for setting up your saddle tilt, to make sure you’re getting the most out of your fit. What is Saddle Tilt? Saddle tilt refers to how level (or not) your saddle is front to back. Tilt is typically referred to in degrees with positive measurements indicating a “nose up” position and negative degrees indicating a “nose down” position. Saddle tilt ranges While every seatpost will […]
November 19, 2021
While often overlooked, hood positioning on drop bar bikes (e.g.road, gravel, touring, etc) is one of the most important aspects of bike fit. Many riders will spend hours perfecting their cleat position, saddle height, and stem length but not give they handlebar rotation and hood position a second thought. Very often, stock hood position on a new bike is essentially an afterthought. Keeping all else constant, just changing hood position can change the overall reach to where your hands contact the shifter hoods by almost 20mm (which has a similar effect to switching between a 100mm to an 80mm stem). In addition to overall reach, hood position has a huge effect on your general posture through the shoulders and neck. If poorly positioned, this can lead to hand and wrist issues, such as cyclist’s palsy which is a numbness in […]
October 28, 2021
Though the position of your cleats on your shoes may seem trivial, it often goes one of two ways: never noticing them again or pain. To try and make sure you fall firmly outside the pain crowd, we’re going to give you a comprehensive guide you can follow to optimize your cycling cleat positioning. In this article, we’ll cover the basics on the key three elements of how to position your cleats: Fore-aft position Lateral position Rotation DISCLAIMER: Cleat positioning can be quite involved depending on the individual. Riders with significant leg length discrepancies, pronation/supination of the feet, or other lower limb alignment challenges will often benefit from the careful assessment of a professional bike fitter. You may be aware of shimming and wedging of cleats to deal with these issues, and while they can be powerful tools in bike […]
