In January, Steve Weller of Bell Lap Coaching presented the seminar Goal Setting for Cyclists and Triathletes at our studio. The session focused on benefits of a goal-oriented training plan and how to make the most of your training with a goals-based approach. Now you can watch or re-visit the seminar here to learn about [...]
Cervelo: 4 1/2 Rules for Road Saddles
Cervelo has invested significant time and research to break down the endless advice you’ve heard about saddle fit and comfort into a simple list of 4 1/2 “rules” – their advice is spot on. Saddle comfort is one of the few core elements, maybe #1, for a proper bike fit. Here are Cervelo’s rules (or [...]
Serotta Legend SE
A Texan’s choice: every detail of this custom Serotta is “bigger and better.” This Serotta was built for a gentleman from Texas who visited our studio for a dynamic fitting we used to size this custom bike. The Serotta Legend SE is built with a triple butted titanium tubeset and carbon fibre seat stays. It [...]
Fit Bit: Knee Tracking
When viewed from the front, the knees should track in a vertical up and down pattern approximately parallel to the bike. Poor knee tracking (circular shape knee travel) will inhibit efficient power transfer to the pedals and could lead to injury over time. Knee tracking is affected by things such as flexibility, foot support, cleat/insole [...]
Serotta Meivici SE with Di2
Serotta carbon MeiVici says fast and American-made! Full-custom carbon fibre Serotta MeiVici SE with Serotta Composites carbon F3 fork. All finished in gloss clear coat to let the carbon speak. With a little made-in-America bravado on the chain stay. Shimano Dura-Ace 7970 Di2 Electronic shift build kit Deda Bar, Stem and Seat post Dura-Ace SRM [...]
Fit Bit: Leg Extension
In general, the interior angle of your knee at maximum extension around the pedal stroke should be between about 140 and 150 degrees. The appropriate knee angle will vary among individuals depending upon flexibility, riding style, prior injuries, and other factors but this is generally the range. Measuring your own knee angle is quite difficult, [...]
Success at Best Buddies Challenge Hyannisport 2012
2012 was another great year for the Best Buddies Hyannisport Challenge, albeit a little wetter than last year. Fit to Ride partners Brian Case, Jamie Pelletier, and Matt Brewster again joined Team Western Mass for the June 2nd event to raise money for Best Buddies International – the nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for [...]
IF Steel Crown Jewel
Custom steel IF Crown Jewel fits “like a glove” and into budget This custom Independent Fabrication Steel Crown Jewel was built for a local woman who is getting into road riding and wanted a bike that would “fit like a glove” but also be economical. Our size cycle fitting determined that the best fit and [...]
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Cervelo: 4 1/2 Rules for Road Saddles
Cervelo has invested significant time and research to break down the endless advice you've [...read more]
Bit Date: December 22, 2012
