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, […]
