It’s time to demystify and demyth the bike fitting world. BikeFit interviews professional fitters, athletes, coaches, manufacturers, and researchers about a multitude of topics in fitting.
BF Podcast Ep. 6: What is Bike Fitting with Happy Freedman
In Ep. 6, I was invited by renowned bike fitter Happy Freedman from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City to join a talk with a group of fitters from around the country where he attempted to answer the question, “What is bike fitting?” In our conversation, some of the visiting fitters from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Tennessee, Kansas get the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask Happy questions about fit. He describes the current state of bike fitting, where he feels the focus should be and the future of fitting.
BF Podcast Ep. 5: The Foot is a Microcosm with G8 Performance CEO David Lee
In Ep. 5, I speak with CEO and founder of G8 Performance, David Lee. He is a consummate foot specialist who’s been running an orthotic insole company for 7 years. He focuses on on the foot as a microcosm of its own rather than the belief that the “foot is just a lever.”
We discuss the dangers of current footwear, how they significantly impact and injure the feet and the imperative need to promote movement and blood flow within the foot during any type of athletic activity.
BF Podcast Ep. 4: Watch and Listen: The Tools of Bike Fitting with Jerry Gerlich
In Episode 4, I spoke with professional fitter and elite trainer, Jerry Gerlich. When we connected for our pre-meeting, I sincerely wanted to describe Jerry as the “MacGyver” of bike fitting with his cavalcade of intricate and sometimes odd tools and his solution-focused philosophy that endeavors for answers in non-traditional formats, but as we traversed his bike fitting journey, two main topics arose: watch and listen.
BF Podcast Ep. 3: Paul’s Corner–Saddle Height and Saddle Selection
Part 3 and the final part of our series on saddle height in bike fitting continues with an interview with the founder of BikeFit, Paul Swift. We refer to these regular episodes as “Paul’s Corner” where he not only weighs in on our previous podcast topics but expounds upon what he perceives in the world of cycling and specifically with bike fitting.
BF Podcast Ep. 2: The Science of Saddle Height with Dr. Rodrigo Bini
In Episode 2, Damon interviews Dr. Rodrigo Bini of Latrobe University in Australia. He is one of the leading researchers in bike fitting in the world and also is one of the editors and authors of “Biomechanics in Cycling.”
Dr. Bini discusses his research on saddle height and how much it actually needs to be changed to impact oxygen uptake or force output. He delves into the research on static vs. dynamic fitting adjustments and also explains fitting technology and its use in the world of bike fitting. Prepare to geek out with one of the leading researchers in the field!
BF Podcast Ep. 1: Establishing Saddle Height with Tom Wiseman
Saddle height is an often debated topic in cycling and there are multiple methods used to establish it. The questions raised today are part of our first 3 episodes delving into this ubiquitous topic.
Professional bike fitter and BikeFit Pro Tom Wiseman of Cycling Solutions joins BikeFit for a candid conversation on how he establishes saddle height, the importance of fit in the process, and the factors you should look for to see if your saddle is in the wrong position.