There are so many potential reasons for chronic bike saddle discomfort that it would be overwhelming and confusing to try to cover them in a single article. For this reason, we are exploring potential riding technique and postural items (by far the biggest contributors to chronic saddle issues) one at a time so that you…
This article potentially holds life changing (at least ride changing) information for many riders. Seriously. Most chronic discomfort on a bike has a true solution and proper bike fit is only part of that solution. Read on to learn the “secret” of Bike Fit 2.0 and how to resolve chronic and on-going pain and comfort…
There are a host of combined technique items that often relate to saddle issues and trying to explain all of them at once would be overwhelming. Proper bike fit/set-up and saddle selection can solve saddle issues for many riders, but problems often persist for others when there are technique and postural elements that go beyond…
Some of the more common chronic ailments riders have are saddle discomfort issues. Whether it is friction and sores; numbness and pressure on the soft tissue up-front; or sore sit bones, saddle discomfort on a bicycle is no fun at best and extremely limiting at worst. While proper bike fit/set-up and saddle selection can solve…
By Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT Since early 2013, Fit Werx has integrated use of gebioMized Pressure Scanners into the Fit Werx fit protocol. As you have seen from previous posts, both of our Fit Werx bike shop locations (near Burlington, VT and Boston, MA) have two of only a handful of…
It’s no secret that the stock saddles that come on most bikes are usually created to be inexpensive and look good on the bike and little else. In the rare circumstance that you happen to get lucky and the stock saddle from your bike works well, congratulations, you’re in luck. Chances are you can expect…
originally published in Triathlete Magazine I’ve been fit to my triathlon bike and I feel like my position is pretty comfortable and efficient. However, despite trying a number of different saddles and shorts, I still have nagging problems with saddle discomfort. Do you have any other suggestions that might help? Susan , TX Dear Susan,…
As I write this, the leaves are changing color, the days are a pleasant 70 degrees, and the nights are in the 50s. Almost perfect cycling weather. This being said, just because the weather is great doesn’t mean that you are enjoying your rides. Many cyclists endure varying levels of pain because they believe that…
From handlebars to saddles, we have been happy to see a variety of ergonomic improvements and broader options in a host of fit based components. It is great that all riders are not being treated alike and that there is more understanding that there are many people who need handlebars wider and narrower than 40cm…
When the seasons transition between riding indoor and outside are usually when we receive the most questions about fit related issues. And for good reason. While you may be on the same bike and same riding position, riding a bike indoors and riding a bike outdoors are different experiences. Also, many riders don’t maintain their…
Do your hands go numb when riding a bike? If so, you are not alone. While some instances of hand numbness on a bicycle have easy solutions, like redistributing weight from the hands to the saddle, other cases are not so simple. From exploring how bike fit can help alleviate numb hands to why numb…
Our bike fittings are technique intense and there is too much riding posture and technique information to absorb all at once. Your take-home materials from your fitting include postural video and comments to help you reflect and practice later. These materials just scratch the surface of an extensive topic though. Many back, knee, neck, shoulder…