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Get a grip with Vent Flex

By Pat | 0 Comments | Bike Comfort, HOT off the Truck | July 19th, 2010

A very common question I get asked at the shop is “What can I do to alleviate wrist pain or numb hands when riding?” Although the answer is sometimes not simple and could be a host of issues with both bike set up, type of rider and size of bike, something that will never hinder your comfort is a good set of cycling gloves. Read More …

Comfortable Ergonomic Ergon Grips

By Robert Braun | 2 Comments | Bike Comfort | April 22nd, 2010

I hate it when my hands ache or go numb. Over the years, I have talked to many riders who’s hands and forearms hurt or are numb on rides. This can be a problem all too familiar to bikers. Basically this is caused by excessive pressure on sensitive areas of the palms of your hands and incorrect positioning of the hand on the bike’s handlebar. Read More …

Why Does My Bike Seat Hurt?

By Robert Braun | 0 Comments | Bike Comfort | March 8th, 2010

Explaining the mystery of saddle (seat) selection

Quite simply – If your bike seat hurts, it’s either not yet set up properly or it may be the wrong saddle for you! If it hurts to ride, you will not ride as much as you otherwise would and you will not enjoy it. So saddle comfort is really important. Read More …

Selle Royal’s Custom Fitting Saddles

By Robert Braun | 0 Comments | Bike Comfort | March 6th, 2010

SR’s LookIn saddles are the cyclist’s answer to the greatest level of Gel Comfort possible in a bicycle seat.

These saddles feature RoyalGel. RoyalGel has got to be the most comfortable gel ever manufactured. They put larger concentrations of RoyalGel in the key pressure points where you need it most. Read More …