Should I slam my stem? | How to determine the correct handlebar height

This week we look at what the some factors that may prevent a cyclist from slamming their stem. This cyclist presented with some moderate dysfunction of his right hip and pelvis. We look at how differing handlebar heights affects his cycling biomechanics. We briefly discuss how running shorter crank arms helps someone with hip dysfunction.

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Tips on How to Find the Right Pelvic Angle/Rotation

This week we look at how pelvic rotation or pelvic tilt can affect posture while on the bike. This cyclist presented with an excessive posterior pelvic tilt which places more load on the spine. We also discuss other factors which can prevent a proper neutral tilt of the pelvis including but not limited to saddle choice and muscle flexibility.

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Some of my favourite lower limb strength and core stability exercises for cyclists

Top tips on how to pedal with more efficiency

This weeks video supplements the existing bike fitting videos. We explore how bike fit, cadence and technique all help to improve pedaling efficiency while on the bike.

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DIY | How to set up cleat rotation

This DIY series outlines how to perform a bike fit on your own. This week is a continuation from the episodes for setting up cleats. Today we delve into how to set up cleat rotation. We discuss what cleat float is, and how that influences how to set up cleat rotation on your shoes and pedals.

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Upper back/shoulder pain | Stem length and handlebar reach adjustment revisted

Have a look at how different stem lengths affect the posture of the neck, upper back, shoulders and arms. This week’s cyclist complained of pain to his upper back and shoulders from running a stem that is too long. See the application of a stem sizer to determine the correct reach to the handlebars.

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What to do about sit bone pain while riding your bike | The woes of a poor bike fit or saddle

A common complaint from cyclists is excessive pressure and/or pain to one or both sit bones, or ischial tuberosity. This weeks video shows a cyclist with a seat height set too high, causing friction and pressure to his sit bones. This video outlines some other causes and solutions to correct for saddle discomfort.

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How a leg length difference presents while cycling | Using shims to increase stack height

This weeks video shows a cyclist who sits obliquely on his bike due to some of his muscle imbalances and leg length difference. This is also known as cycling with windswept mechanics. This video shows the application of leg length shims to help cyclists achieve a more symmetrical position while riding.

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Knee to Chest Stretch

How a bike fitter determines the correct stem length and reach to the handlebars

In this week’s case, minor adjustments were made to this cyclist’s stance width and reach to the handlebars. We outline the use of a stem sizer to determine the correct reach and height to the handlebars.

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Asymmetries on the bike | The posterior view during the fitting process

A good bike fit will attempt to create symmetry for a cyclist while on their bike. The bike is a symmetrical tool, but the body has a lot of asymmetries big and small. In this week’s case studies, we look at the cyclists pelvis (what is plural for pelvis? pelvises? pelves?) from a posterior view, and discuss common asymmetrical patterns.

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