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The Epic Resource for Bike Fitting KnowledgeBikeFit Pro Education Exclusively Provided by Cycle Point
BikeFit, the worldwide leader in bicycle fitting products, now offers BikeFit Pro education exclusively through CyclePoint. Although closely tied with Cycle Point, BikeFit no longer provides educational training to become a bike fitter. We now focus exclusively on...
Leg Length Shim Safety
Why are BikeFit’s 3-hole Leg Length Shims (LLS) longer and protrude out more than other brands? The additional length is by design.
Why do I Have Foot Pain in my SIDI Bike Shoes?
Many customers contact us complaining of discomfort or pain on the bottom, outermost part of their foot.
Speedplay Cleat Wear and How to Remedy the Problem
Taking into account pedal and cleat wear is often an overlooked aspect by many cyclists and bike fitters.
How to Fit a Triathlon or Time Trial Bike Part 1: Overview
This article focuses on triathlon and time trial bike fitting. It is not intended to be a resource for bike sizing. Often these two descriptions become intertwined. However, anyone with interest in bike fitting or sizing should understand the differences.
How to Fit a Triathlon or Time Trial/TT Bike Part 2: The Pelvis/Saddle Fitting
Rarely do bicycle fitting articles mention saddle selection. Reality: this should be the first step before making any adjustment to the seat height, tilt, or fore/aft position. Riding with the wrong saddle can compromise your comfort and ideal cycling position dramatically.
How to Fit a Triathlon or TT Bike Part 3: Upper Body Positioning
The upper body is driven by two angles: the hip angle and the shoulder angle. Pinpoint these to angles and most people will feel comfortable in a time trial bike position. Your 3 landmarks for measuring hip angle are the (1) center of the bottome bracket (BB), (2) greater trochanter, and the (3) acromium process (AC Joint).
The BikeFit Manual
When the Foot Meets the Pedal The new BikeFit manual "When the Foot Meets the Pedal" is the foundation for every good bicycle fit. This comprehensive manual teaches you the foot/pedal interface and beyond through rich content and descriptive graphics. This is a...