What Is Bike Fitting? (And The 6 Essential Benefits of a Bike Fit)

When I first started cycling, one bit of advice I always got was to get a bike fit. I was told going through the bike fitting process would completely change my cycling. 

Many people disagree with this and feel a bike fitting isn’t always necessary. Interestingly enough, many professionals in the pro peloton openly admit to not having a bike fit and not feeling the need to. 

It leaves a lot of cyclists asking the question: do you really need a bike fit?

Saddle Height Calculator: Proper Bike Seat Height and Position Explained [With Video Guide]

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.