April 23, 2024
We Have a Perks Program We’re excited to announce an all new addition to your MyVeloFit subscription. We have launched the MyVeloFit Perks Program! All paid accounts now gain access to the perks program where you can leverage exclusive discounts from industry brands to continue taking your cycling experience to the next level. Continue reading for more details on how it works! Why did we do it? As we are sure you know, there is A LOT that goes into the sport of cycling. From kit, to gear, to training programs, it feels never ending. We believe in the importance of having a proper bike fit so that you can actually enjoy all of those things, but we are also aware that a bike fit may require you to swap out some components on your bike. We are hoping that […]
October 31, 2023
Your bike’s saddle height is often touted as the most important part of your bike fit, and rightfully so. How you “sit” on the bike is largely considered to be the foundation of your overall position and plays a critical role in a comfortable, efficient and injury free riding experience. What is often overlooked is that height is really only part of the equation, what matters more is your saddle’s overall position. What is the saddle position you ask? Well, it’s the combination of the three adjustments available for your saddle: Saddle height Saddle fore-aft (aka setback) Saddle tilt To complicate matters further, the specific components and equipment you use also play a role in determining all of the above. To help dig down into the relationships between these adjustments and the gear you use, this post will cover: How […]
October 31, 2023
[joli-toc] Every cyclist dreams of that perfect, effortless ride, where every pedal stroke feels just right. Your saddle height plays a pivotal role in turning that dream into a reality and serves as the foundation for your position on the bike. Let’s delve into how you can adjust your saddle height for optimal comfort, efficiency, and to avoid those pesky injuries. In this article we’ll walk you through: Why Saddle Height Matters What Influences Saddle Height? The Triad of Saddle Position: Height, Fore-aft, and Tilt The Challenge of Measuring Saddle Height: Factors to Consider Traditional Methods to Determine Saddle Height Dynamic Fit Methods: Embracing Motion Analysis How To Know When Your Saddle Height Is Right? Why Saddle Height Matters When it comes to optimizing a cyclist’s position on their bike, the starting line — and often the most critical element […]
April 6, 2023
Some may know that we’re strong advocates that saddle position is the foundation of every good bike fit. So rather than take our word for it, we thought we’d put together a few of our favorite Youtube videos on how to set your saddle height. While this certainly isn’t the be-all end-all of information on saddle height, we think these videos do a great job of covering the key things you should consider when setting your saddle height. Spoiler: finding the right saddle position can be a bit complicated and subjective, so you won’t find a silver bullet in any of these videos. If you’d like to read more of our thoughts on the topic, you can check out our post The Saddle Height Myth to get your started. How To Set your Bicycle Saddle Height If you’re new to the Bike […]
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 […]
December 30, 2021
One of the most pervasive issues for cyclists everywhere is the prevalence of excessive seat (saddle) height. In other words, your saddle is probably too high. Having a tall saddle is a trend that has been around for what seems like time immortal and likely the result of a number of factors. We can all recognize that little voice in the back of our heads that says “just put it up a little more”. Maybe it was getting that pro looking saddle to bar drop, or some Italian bike fitting folk lore, or it could just be some well intentioned fit advice from friends run amuck, however we got here, excessive saddle height typically causes far more issues than it purports to solve. In this article we’re going to break saddle height down into a few parts to help dispel […]
