Bicycle seatposts have started to get the attention that they deserve recently thanks to the never-ending drive to squeeze out ever more marginal gains. No longer a mere connection between the saddle and the frame, improved seatpost design can aid performance and comfort on the bike. Most riders won’t give the seatpost a second thought, … Read more
Setting the proper bike seat height is essential for performance, comfort, and injury prevention.
As a bike fitter, it’s one of the most important measurements we focus on and influences many other elements of the fit, such as reach.
If you have your saddle in the wrong place, it can play havoc on your knees. You’ll also be making your legs work harder than they need to with an inefficient pedal stroke.
When you’re putting in a lot of miles or hours in the saddle, whether outdoors or on an exercise bike, you might find that you’re dealing with various aches and pains.
One of the most common complaints is hip pain cycling issues.
In this guide, we will discuss common causes of cycling hip pain and hip flexor pain cycling, as well as ways to reduce the risk of hip pain biking.
Barely a decade ago, moveable dropper posts for bike seats were a novelty, reserved for a few pioneering riders pressing ahead of the technological curve.
For the uninitiated, this leaves us wondering: What is a dropper post, and why are they so popular?
Let’s be honest with ourselves: bike seats can hurt. After hours of sitting your body weight on the saddle, everyone should expect to be a little sore. Narrow bike seats can be uncomfortable, and studies show narrow cycling saddles cause more problems than wider bike seats for your body. However, narrow saddles are often essential … Read more
Many Peloton users complain that their Peloton seat hurts, especially those new to the equipment. Sometimes that’s just because you often ride your Peloton bike for longer at home than you would in a spin class, but it’s still helpful to know how to make the Peloton seat more comfortable. If your Peloton seat hurts, … Read more