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Quality Bicycle Products Acquires BikeFit Brand
Quality Bicycle Products announced today that it has acquired the BikeFit brand. The acquisition will expand the assortment of BikeFit products available from Q to specialty bicycle retailers and professional bike fitters, as well as strengthen Q’s portfolio of...
What’s the Difference Between Cleat Rotation and Cleat Float?
Cleat rotation and float are two important aspects in bike fitting. In order to achieve the most out of your ride, it’s pivotal to examine both.
Handlebar Adjustments and Hand Position in Bike Fitting
These 5 categories of hand position and handlebar adjustments used by the best professional bike fitters on the planet. Many people experience discomfort in cycling specifically focuses on one of the three contact points: the hands. While the most popular change is...
The Power of Insoles in Bike Fitting
There is a great deal of debate in the bike fitting world about shoe insoles. Some fitters love them and use them in every fitting while some fitters don’t believe insoles make a “hill of beans” difference. In my bike fitting practice, I find myself often using insoles to solve problems with not just the foot but also pain and discomfort all up and down the kinetic chain.
Sit Bones Width Measurement and Bike Saddle Selection
How do you choose the right saddle? Bike shops, saddle manufacturers, bloggers, and cycling periodicals have relentlessly tackled this topic for years. While there are resources that offer positive tips, there is one methodology for saddle selection that we'd like to...
What to Expect in a Bike Fit
The expectations of a bike fit can vary depending on what you need and where you are fitted. BikeFit breaks down the definition of bike fitting and some realistic expectations for a quality fit.
New BikeFit Distribution: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia
Kirkland, WA—May 16th, 2019—BikeFit is proud to introduce our newest distributor, PROSPORT.LT, who will provide BikeFit products and tools in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Poland. “PROSPORT.LT is a world leader in sporting goods distribution," said general manager...
BikeFit Distribution in Argentina
Kirkland, WA—March 25, 2019—BikeFit is proud to announce our partnership with SUD Outdoors to distribute BikeFit products in Argentina. SUD Outdoors is a rapidly growing, multi-faceted company that also will distribute Respirfix and Elit Bicycles. They represent and...
The New Shape of Comfort: 1 and 2 Degree Cleat Wedges for SPD and 2-Hole Cleats
What is the shape of comfort? BikeFit examines each one of our products to assure that cyclists achieve the most comfortable ride. With that goal in mind, we often review our products to see if we can improve upon a great idea. In 2018 we updated many of our...
Bicycle Stance Width and Q Factor: Origins, Examples, and Solutions
Mysteriously unpopular compared to q factor, bicycle stance width is a pivotal aspect of rider comfort and is arguably as important as finding the right size bicycle. Our blog article today aims to explain the factors involved, when to make changes, solutions, and our thoughts from years of bike fitting experience.
Cleat Wedges in the Tour de France
Mark Cavendish is well known in the cycling world for being one of the greatest sprinters and arguably one of the best cyclists of all time. With 48 grand tour victories, 30 in the Tour de France alone, and winning the 2011 Road World Championship, his accolades are...
New Plastic and Packaging for BikeFit Products
Fantastic New Colored Plastic We are excited to announce our new plastics and packaging for 2018! Many of you may have seen these in your shipments already, but we've revamped plastic and packaging throughout the line to provide you with the best functioning (and...
Mounting the Saddle Changer
You may already know that BikeFit sells the most amazing saddle fitting and sales tool on the planet. Yet, many potential customers ask us the same thing, where do I mount the Saddle Changer in order to get the most out of it? How do I use this fit-changing tool for both bike fitting and for individual saddle fittings?
Look / Shimano 2-Degree Cleat Wedges
At BikeFit, we're always searching for avenues to increase efficiency. In this case, we listened to the myriad of Bike Fitters who inquired on whether we could create a 2-Degree Cleat Wedge. Lining up wedges and installing screws increases in difficulty as you...
Why Do I Need Cleat Wedges?
One of the most important and overlooked aspects in bike fittings is the tilt and angle of the forefoot. Studies show that 96% of all cyclists are misaligned in their connection to the bicycle, decreasing comfort and efficiency.
Why are BikeFit Pedal Extenders Stainless Steel?
Pedal extenders (also know as pedal spacers) are used by thousands of cyclists throughout the world to optimize alignment, reduce pain, and increase efficiency. Yet, not all of these are created equal. Some companies choose to construct their pedal extenders out of...
Loose Screws Part 1: SPD Cleats Require Hex Screws
SPD Cleats and Screw Types If you've dabbled in a few disciplines of cycling, you've inevitably noticed that different cleat types utilize multiple screws: hex, flathead, and Phillips. Although these are technically interchangeable (threading and length could be...
The Stem Sizer: Pinpoint Stem Size Without Tools
KIRKLAND, WASHINGON – November 7th, 2017 – BikeFit, the worldwide leader in bike fitting products, releases the all-new Stem Sizer. It delivers a simple, quick, and precise way to determine ideal bicycle cockpit position and optimize rider comfort and performance....
Cleat Maintenance Tips: Improve the Life of Your Cycling Cleats
Leave it to us at BikeFit to focus on the small things but sometimes, those are the ones that have the most significant impact. If you’ve ever managed to unclip at top speed and lived to tell the tale, then you understand the imperative nature of simple cleat maintenance
BikeFit Propels Team Rwanda: An Interview with Coach Sterling Magnell
Team Africa Rising is Team Rwanda. An initiative formed in 2006, the founders, management, and coaches have elevated some members of the program of 25 riders to the international level of competition. Their objective, from the Team Africa Rising website: "Our...
How do I Loosen or Tighten Bike Pedals?
You've decided to upgrade to some shiny, new, potentially bike-matched pedals, and you would like to tackle the intricate installation yourself. Now you're likely asking yourself something you may not admit to your cycling friends, "How do I loosen or tighten bike...
The Foot Fit Calculator App for Cyclists: Customize Your Foot/Pedal Connection
KIRKLAND, WASHINGON – June 7th, 2017 – BikeFit, the worldwide leader in bike fitting products, announced the launch of their free mobile app for Android devices. For the past 20 years, BikeFit’s knowledge and products increased comfort, power, and efficiency for...
Morton’s Neuroma in Cycling: Nerve Pain Between the Toes
Have you ever felt pain or numbness near the ball of your foot or under your toes? Sometimes people describe it as feeling a pebble or a rock underneath their toes. Others may feel a burning sensation, sharp pain, or numbness. Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the...
Bike Fitting vs. Bike Sizing
As a cyclist, it's imperative to familiarize yourself with the differences between bike fitting and bike sizing. These terms are used by bike shops and professional fitters for the following reasons: New bike purchase Pain or discomfort Desire to increase power and...
Why do I have bike saddle wear on one side?
Hi BikeFit, I've noticed that my bike saddle is worn only on one side. I found some information on web talking about a leg length issue or how I sit on the saddle being the source of the problem. What do you think? -Gene Hi Gene, We've received this question from...
How do I Find BikeFit Product Instructions?
Are you looking for BikeFit Product Instructions? Did you happen to lose them or would you like to find out how to best use our products? Often, our customers search for the instructions for our products if they happened to misplace them or are looking for...
Cycling Knee Pain? Stance Width may be the Culprit.
Do you feel knee pain when cycling? Does the image above look familiar? Are your knees going outward when you pedal? If not, you’ve likely noticed this when riding with friends or family. The origins lie in an under-discussed topic in cycling: stance width.
New Heel Wedges–Better Material, Better Fit.
We’ve changed the formula to improve grip between the Heel Wedge pieces. Easier to install and remove, and they remain in place in the shoe.
Which Type of Cleat Wedges Work with Your Bicycle Cleats?
Most cycling shoes are designed to work with clipless pedals and feature holes drilled in the soles for attaching cleats. The bicycle cleat engages with the pedals to create a secure connection. Cleats are supplied with your pedals, and they should match the type of...
In The Shoe Wedges or Cleat Wedges?
As long as you are talking about BikeFit branded wedges, this is not one wedge against another. Both of the wedge styles offered from BikeFit work extremely well. Each wedge, however, has its place. In most cases, it's preferential to use the Cleat Wedge. When to Use...
Does Cleat Stagger Remedy a Leg Length Discrepancy?
We noticed that by addressing almost all leg length differences as a leg length discrepancy, you will most likely provide the best solution: a Leg Length Shim. This also tends to minimize other sacrifices from the foot up that can possibly occur via cleat stagger.
Look Keo Pedal Wear
The equipment of the cyclist often tells a story. You can acquire valuable information from looking at the components. However, expensive hardware and software will not find it–you must use your eyes! The popular Look Keo pedal is one of the easier pedals to discover uneven wear as the result of a common misalignment. Sometimes this wear can show up in just a few minutes of pedaling.