I last got a bike fit back in 2014. That fit was prompted by an incredibly bad day on the bike, which served as a reminder that bike fits should be done periodically, even when you think “nothing has changed.” Most folks seem to consider a bike fit an unnecessary luxury. A comprehensive bike fit […]
In early June I cycled the ~84 mile out and back from Toutle to Johnston Ridge in the Mt. St. Helens blast zone. Although I was off to a strong early season that included several hard 100+ mile rides, I felt horrible that day: My legs repeatedly cramped, my lower back and butt hurt more
I don’t dislike riding in the rain per se, I just hate having a dirty bike. For me, a rainy ride usually means a tedious post-ride bike-cleaning ritual.
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Although I suspect many cyclists consider getting a bike fit to be a luxury, I think it’s essential for anyone who cycles regularly. While most bike shops do provide a rudimentary fitting as part of the sales transaction, a proper bike fit can take up to a couple hours and involve changing handlebars, stems, seats, and tweaking cleats and shoes. A return visit might be needed to make final adjustments.
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Adapted from the Seinfeld episode, The Bottle Deposit #1
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