Winter bike set-up
Staying fit through winter requires commitment and determination. One way to make it easier is with a dedicated winter bike, but what’s the best way to set it up?
View ArticleBike fit: Recommended UK locations
Bike fitting knowledge and the prevalence of bike-fit shops has accelerated rapidly in recent years. Even five years ago most places selling you a bike would have asked for nothing more than your...
View ArticleLower back pain? Don’t blame the bike!
Correct bike geometry and set-up are both vital for a healthy back, but as Andrew Hamilton explains, for some cyclists, fatigue produces undesirable changes in muscle movement which also affects spinal...
View ArticleHandlebar height: How low should you go?
High bars offer comfort, whereas low bars are the most aerodynamic. But can you avoid backache and cheat the wind?
View ArticleHow to improve your pedalling technique
Cycling weekly takes a look at how to improve your pedalling technique with the right, off-the-bike, exercises Power = torque x speed: but many people are only strong during a small part of the pedal...
View ArticlePower transfer, all in your feet?
Your feet are important too says Andrew Hamilton, its your energy transfer between you and your bike
View ArticleBe faster by being more aero
Be aware of the benefits of being aero says Andrew Hamilton, even when mountain biking
View ArticleTales from the bike-fitters
CW asked some bike-fit experts what mistakes they see resulting from customer's attempts to set up their own bike position. What are the commonest pitfalls to abode? Chris Sidewells investigates.
View ArticleBespoke Cycling bike fit
at a bike-fit with Bespoke Cycling, the body calls the shots, discovers Rebecca Miles
View ArticleSaddle height: why you need to get it right
Getting the right set up on a bike is important especially the saddle height, as we find out...
View ArticleCleats explained: How to set them up correctly
Getting your cleats set up correctly could help you avoid injury and even make you go faster - we tell you how it worksGetting your cleats set up correctly could help you avoid injury and even make you...
View ArticleBespoke Cycling: finding the perfect fit
Sophie Hurcom visits Bespoke Cycling and speaks with founder Barry Scott about their relationship-led store in London
View ArticleWhich pedal system is best for you?
We take a quick look at some of the more popular pedal-cleat systems on the market, which include; Look Keo, Shimano SPD and SL, Speedplay and Time XpressoWe take a quick look at some of the more...
View ArticleCycling neck pain: how to prevent and treat it
Don’t risk suffering in silence. There’s plenty cyclists can do to sort out neck niggles before they become a serious issueHumans weren’t designed to ride bikes; for starters we were created to have...
View ArticleBuying a custom bike – Part 1: Fitting
Buying a custom bike is a unique process that only a lucky few get to experience. We've teamed up with Parlee to document the process from start to finish, beginning with the all-important process of...
View ArticleInjury prevention: foot pain
Have you been suffering from sore feet the morning after a big ride, or worse still during a ride? Physio Lewis Smith explains that it might be your plantar fascia, and we show you ways to combat it...
View ArticleEndura launch new custom bib short PadFit system
We headed down to Cyclefit in London to get a first look at the new Endura PadFit system, which aims to use sophisticated technology and pressure mapping to ensure you have the perfect chamois in your...
View ArticleThe best cycling clipless pedals
Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation, here we look at some of the clipless pedal systems available for cyclists Essential for road riding, racing and sportive participation,...
View ArticleSaddle fitting becomes scientific (video)
The quest for the ultimate seat becomes technical, with saddle maker Prologo’s launch of its My Own saddle fitting service.Getting the right saddle has always been a haphazard process, with cyclists...
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