Posts Tagged ‘bike fit’
CdA and Aerodynamics of Cycling
Photo courtesy of SnowyMountain Photography. Seventy to ninety percent of the opposing force you face as a cyclist on a flat road is aerodynamic drag. Most of us have felt the experience of drafting before, or even a tailwind versus a head wind. This is the greatest drag we face on the bike and changing…
Read MoreWhat does bike type, comfort, power, efficiency, injuries consideration, feedback, longevity have in common?
What’s my bike fit “philosophy”? These can, or just maybe should, be keywords to all fit philosophy. There has been bike fit developments in recent years. Big developments. There are new bike types, gravel bikes, enduro bikes, changes to many if not all geometries of bikes. For bike fits, there are apps, bike fit bikes,…
Read MoreAerodynamic Bike Fit: "Oh yea, you're SO aero now." How do you know?
In cycling everyone wants the edge. The next new thing that gets your 10 more watts or saves you 10 watts at 40k and hour. The magic bullet. Well, spoiler alert, there isn’t one. At Source Endurance, we measure things. If something is purposed to make a difference in your cycling, let’s check the science,…
Read MoreAll About SETCR Services & Memberships
With construction ending at Source Endurance Training Center of the Rockies, our construction special pricing is also ending Tuesday. You might be wondering what are the new perks and what are the best value options the training center has. New Perks Besides the eliminate of extra noise and dirt, we’ve added some great new perks:…
Read MoreHaving the Right Saddle for Your Bike Fit is Key
In a bike fit, your contact points with the bike are key. We fit off of body angles, fitter’s eye, comfort, and rider feedback. All of these things trickle down from where the body meets the bike. The bike fit starts with cleats We start with your cleats- a good cleat position is essential. We…
Read MoreCoach Zack Allison Completes F.I.S.T. Bike Fitting Certification
Source Endurance coach and Source Endurance Training Center of the Rockies owner, Zack Allison, recently completed his F.I.S.T. Bike Fitting Certification in Valyermo, California. This rigorous 5 day course covered every aspect of bike fitting including cleats, shims, fit philosophies, as well as different disciplines of cycling from triathlon to road to MTB. Why is…
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