Ride Stronger, Feel Better: The Science of Your Perfect Bike Fit
Power Starts With Position: Biomechanics That Matter
Pelvis, Spine, and Stable Control
A softly rotated pelvis allows your torso to hinge from the hips, maintaining a neutral spine that resists fatigue. This alignment reduces shoulder bracing and hand pressure, keeps breathing open, and anchors power through your core, so each pedal stroke feels connected, smooth, and resistant to energy leaks.
Hip, Knee, and Ankle Lines
When the knee tracks cleanly over the foot and the hip remains centered, force travels predictably into the crank. Valgus or varus collapse wastes energy and irritates tissue. Aim for consistent foot-knee-hip alignment, adjusting stance width, cleat rotation, and saddle position to sustain dependable, repeatable power.
Dialing Saddle Height, Setback, and Tilt
Finding a Reach That Lets You Breathe
Drop, Shoulder Health, and Aerodynamic Gains
Cleats, Footbeds, and the Pedal Interface
Asymmetries, Mobility, and Strength That Hold Position
Warning Signs, Prevention, and Iterative Testing
Listening to Knees, Hips, and Lower Back
Anterior knee pain often follows low saddles or excessive torque at slow cadences. Lateral knee issues may reflect tracking or cleat rotation errors. Hip pinches and back tightness tie to reach, drop, or tilt. Adjust gradually, retest on steady climbs, and document comfort, cadence, and power changes to guide refinement.
Hands, Neck, and Nerve Care
Tingling or numb fingers signal excess pressure or poor wrist alignment. Experiment with bar height, hood angle, and tape density, checking that braking remains effortless. Neck fatigue often improves with incremental drop changes and better scapular control. Log ride durations, positions used, and symptoms to isolate triggers and improvements.