Pedal PT

Saddle woes??

One of the more common, if not THE most common challenge riders run into is saddle discomfort, and finding the right saddle and positioning can be a tricky, often frustrating experience!

In general, the more upright your trunk is while pedaling, the WIDER the saddle you’ll need— this is because when we sit more vertical on a saddle, our sitting bones are making contact with the widest part, the ischial tuberosities, and then as we lean forwards, such as with a longer or lower reach road / gravel bikes , the pelvic bones taper inwards and the majority of the contact is focused to the anterior portion of those sitting bones, aka the p***c rami— this is why using ‘sitting bone measuring’ devices is more of an art than science, as it will measure the wider ischial tuberosity, versus the p***c rami.

Now, saddle width and general pelvic width are definitely important components to look at, but what is often neglected in is a comprehensive assessment of rider flexibility, riding style/bike — For example, having the ‘correct’ saddle but the wrong height, fore/aft, or tilt can all still lead to unwanted saddle pains — so it really matters who is performs the BikeFit, and the ability to look at allllll the variables, and no two riders are the same!

Let’s take a moment to discuss the weird, complex (and often frustrating) world of health insurance, deductibles and HSA / FSA funds, and how right NOW might just be the optimal time to get PT or BikeFit services with the lowest out of pocket costs of the year, oh my! 🤑😱

Go ahead and scroll left to get the full scoop, and reach out if you have any specific questions— As always, we’re here to help you get back to activities you love to do without unwanted pain, well as to help you navigate the world Health Insurance and HSA / FSA uses!

Can you guy which side was left out in the sun?? ☀️ 🤔

Scroll left to see the other side!!

This Fuji Bikes fixie is truly “sun-kissed” to perfection! 😍

I’ve said it before hundreds (thousands?) of times… we really do have the best clients!

Seeing our clients succeed, achieve huge goals and return to doing things they love without pain is what keeps us going, and makes this job so rewarding! 🙏 🧡

…Now if you’ll excuse me, we’ve got some ‘carb-loading’ to do.. 😋🍪

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about what, exactly, is a BikeFitting?

Well, simply put: A “Bike Fit” (or Bike Fitting) is the process of adjusting the bike to fit your body, your movement, and the way you want to ride. We often look at things like saddle position, reach, handlebar height, and foot positioning—not just to make you comfortable, but also to help you move efficiently and reduce unnecessary stress on your body with riding a bike.

Also, a BikeFit isn’t about finding the ‘perfect’ position. It’s about finding the best possible position for your unique body, your mobility, your riding, and your goals.

Another way to look at it is managing 3 distinct variables:
1) Your Bike: What can we adjust?
2) Your Body: How do you move and what does your body tolerate?
3) Your Goals: Are you trying to be faster, more comfortable, ride farther, or get out of pain?

Since 2012, Pedal PT has helped thousands of cyclists of all levels - from National Champions to new riders, and ALL types of cycling disciplines, from commuter bikes to MTB / Gravel / Road / Triathlon / E-Bikes / Cargo Bikes / Tandems / Recumbent and everything in between — As we say, if you can pedal it, we can surely help you with your BikeFit!

💥Exciting News!! 💥

Please join us in welcoming our newest addition to the Pedal PT team Cameron Craig, DPT who just started last week and is NOW accepting new clients at the office!

Cameron was born and raised in SE Portland, went to high school just down the road from us at Cleveland, and earned his DPT at Eastern Washington University. He recently returned from an epic adventure in Anchorage, Alaska— We are SO excited to have him on board for both PT and BikeFit services— give us a call or schedule online today!!

Hey gang!

It’s that time again for our monthly Free Coffee For Bicyclists on Clinton coming up next Monday 4/20from 7:30am till ~9am. 🚲 ☕️ 💥 🙌🏼

Come join us at the Clinton plaza at 25th + Clinton for free coffee and high fives to help brighten your morning bike commute!

Be sure to share + tag a friend, and we’ll see you soon!