BIKE FIT

Bike fit is crucial for several reasons, ensuring a comfortable, efficient, and safe riding experience. Here’s why a proper bike fit is so important:

  1. Comfort: A well-fitted bike minimizes discomfort and pain, allowing you to enjoy longer rides without strain. Proper saddle height, handlebar position, and frame size all contribute to a comfortable posture.

  2. Efficiency: With an optimal bike fit, you maximize power transfer from your legs to the pedals. This means you can ride faster and longer with less effort, improving overall performance.

  3. Injury Prevention: Incorrect bike fit can lead to overuse injuries in the knees, back, neck, and wrists. A professional fit ensures that your body is aligned correctly, reducing the risk of injury.

  4. Handling and Control: A bike that fits well is easier to handle and control. This is especially important in challenging terrains or high-speed situations, enhancing your overall riding experience and safety.

  5. Customization: Everyone’s body is different, and a professional bike fit takes into account your unique biomechanics, flexibility, and riding style. This personalized approach ensures that your bike is tailored to your specific needs.

Investing in a proper bike fit can transform your cycling experience, making it more enjoyable and sustainable in the long run. Visit our shop for our professional bike fitting service and ride with confidence and comfort.  

Bike fit is crucial for maximizing comfort, efficiency, and performance, and understanding stack and reach is key to achieving the perfect fit. Stack and reach are fundamental measurements that determine the bike's geometry and how it will fit your body.

Stack measures the vertical distance from the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube, essentially dictating how high or low you’ll sit on the bike. A higher stack gives a more upright and comfortable riding position, ideal for endurance rides and less aggressive cycling. A lower stack provides a more aerodynamic position, suitable for competitive racing where speed is paramount.

Reach measures the horizontal distance from the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube, affecting how stretched out you’ll be on the bike. A longer reach positions you in a more aerodynamic and aggressive stance, perfect for high-speed and performance-oriented riding. A shorter reach offers a more relaxed and upright posture, reducing strain on the back and shoulders, which is beneficial for longer rides and casual cyclists.

Getting the right combination of stack and reach ensures that your bike fits your body proportions and riding style. A properly fitted bike enhances power transfer, reduces the risk of injury, and increases overall riding comfort, allowing you to ride longer and more efficiently. Visit our shop for a professional bike fitting session and experience the difference a perfectly fitted bike can make in your cycling adventures.