Tag Archives: correct postion

5 Ways to Improve the Fit of your Bike

Why Improve the Fit? – for a faster, more comfortable ride

You love riding your bike

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CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 3 – Safety Equipment – Helmets

Safety Equipment

Helmets

The best helmet is one that fits properly, is worn correctly and has been manufactured to meet strict safety standards. Look for a safety standards sticker meeting the approval of safety organizations such as Read More

CYCLING SKILLS (Safe Cycling) Part 1 – Safety Equipment – Sizing

Safety Equipment

Sizing Your Bike

There is a variety of bicycles on the market to choose from. Whether you’re choosing a touring, sport, mountain or hybrid bicycle, it should fit properly, making it easy to control and comfortable to ride. Read More

The Right Bike For You!

Hey everyone,

It has been a long and rainy week, and I have not been able to enjoy as many rides as I normally do. This has allowed me to further appreciate my morning commutes into the shop and made me analyze the many different styles of bikes available and the different applications they are designed for.

In this post, I hope to identify and distinguish between the different bikes that are available and the applications and riding styles for which they are designed. This can be significant when looking at purchasing a bike or when determining if the bike you have is the correct one for you. Read More

Comfortable Ergonomic Ergon Grips

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?

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