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Saddle Pressure Mapping gives us objective information needed to make the best decisions for positioning and saddle selection. Here we have a rider who naturally bears weight more forward on the saddle. Saddle designs have width placed in certain areas of the saddle to provide the pelvis with the correct support. Good support and positioning decreases peak saddle pressure, improves comfort, and balances the pelvis on the saddle shown by the more central, red, center of pressure line. Peak pressures here were reduced over 50% and weight shift balanced right to left.

Have a moment to think about handlebars?

Handlebar width has come into the conversation more often recently. In the not so distant past I would say most riders have not even considered handlebar width as an aspect of fit that can improve comfort and handling on the bike.

There is a full stock of sizes and flares at the office to meet your fit goals for road and multisurface riding. Reducing hand symptoms, improving bike control, making all positions accessible, and improving aerodynamics are some considerations.

These two standout bars with regard to shape and ergonomics, from ENVE and Ritchey, are some examples that can help with your road or multisurface goals.

Whoa! Christmas is coming soon. There are a few things around the office that would just tickle the hearts of the rider close to you.

Bike Fit Gift Certificates - comprehensive bike fits and gebioMized saddle pressure mapping
Sweet Look Keo V4 carbon spring pedals
The new Bont Vaypor and Vaypor SL Road shoes
The new Bont Riot SPD compatible shoe
Lake CX333's
Lake MX239's
... and Coffee. The coffee lover always wants more coffee

Follow the aroma to the retail space in the studio. Named Souplesse for its smooth taste and finish, something I look for with both my coffee and the pedal strokes of fit clients. Available in Whole Bean and Ground

Comfort, stability, and power production are largely dictated by a rider’s position and ability to remain stable in their riding position and within their given range of flexibility. This saddle mapping image shows a rider whose position led them to drift forward on the saddle (left image) and unable to maintain the position the bike had them in for any extended duration. The image on the right shows an improved weightbearing position on the saddle, decreased peak pressures, and a position that can be maintained over the course of a ride. Creating a position to be within a given rider’s mobility and body type leaves them more stable, improves comfort by being able to weight bear on the intended area of the saddle, and improves stamina by using musculature in the most optimal ranges of motion over the course of a ride.

The holiday season is approaching and now is a great time to rescue your spouse, partner, or friend from the mental distress and time spent on mid and post ride position adjustments with a Bike Fit gift card.

Shoes and new aero pedals are great for gift cards too








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Some more hot deals from the Lake Outlet Store

Super Deals: Chameleon Blue CX332's in 43.5 and 44

Regular Deals: the newer CX 333, in black and white, with updated fit profile also in stock

Handlebar angle affects the interaction and contact angle of your hands and can affect wrist and elbow posture as well. If you've taken time to set your handlebars up in a meaningful way you will also want to be able to reproduce the same position if the handlebar position undergoes a change. Handlebar setup can be affected after maintenance of the bike where handlebars have been removed, changes of stem, or during travel with your bike....

Bike Fitting: How to Reproduce Handlebar Angle Handlebar angle affects the interaction and contact angle of your hands and can affect wrist and elbow posture as well. If you’ve taken time to set your handlebars up in a meaningful way you …

The PACX Calender is growing and Cyclocross is coming back to Lancaster!

Presented by

Registration and details for racing and spectating on bikereg.com, Red Rose Cyclocross

Shoes and Pedals

Some new arrivals at the fit space.

The new Bont Vaypor '23 road model. If you have tried Bont' s before, these are different. A new upper is friendlier to multiple foot types. Still the familiar Bont shape that gives ample room up front. Light, stiff, secure fit, and good cleat placement with a sliding cleat bracket. Available in standard and wide specific widths.

The new V4 Look Keo Carbon Blade pedal. Improved aerodynamics to add to your total watts saved among your other marginal gains. Good space on the axle to adjust stance with spacers.

PT Bike Fit friend, Bike to 30K Program , has been spreading the love for cycling and helping new riders accommodate to the roads and increasing their riding distance for 10 years now! The program schedule is now available. If you know any new riders looking for support in their journey please pass the Bike to 30k program info along