Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues

Professional bike fitters from Foundation Bike Fit Wei & Matt sit down weekly with Frequency Cycleworks mechanic/owner Ev to rant about the bike industry and discuss the ins and outs of cycling with a bias towards bike fitting and custom bikes.

Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 202 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues, a health show with 202 episodes published.

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  203 Effective Pedalling Mechanics PART 3 - The Remco Blueprint & The Progressive Geometry Trap

  Oct 4, 202652 min

  Is your ability to handle and pilot your bike being hampered by a poor bike position? Or maybe you haven't had enough time or experience to adapt to the handling / confidence / neuromuscular demands of cycling yet? In the third and final installment of our Pedaling Biomechanics series, we shift focus from the hardware and physical body capacity to the element of skill, training, and weight distribution . We explore how handling confidence, cognitive stress, and weight placement dramatically influence real-world performance, proving that raw aerobic power is meaningless if you lack control over the bike. We also discuss Progressive Geometry Trade-offs: Modern "progressive" geometries (steeper seat tube angles seen in TT, gravel, and mountain bikes) move the rider forward and up to open hip angles and improve climbing traction. However, this places greater demand on the upper body and alters gravity balance. Does this matter to you? Finally we discuss the Remco Effect vs. World Tour Aerodynamics: Analyzing Remco Evenepoel’s TT World Championship victory, the team highlights how a balanced cockpit and higher base bar offer superior cornering control compared to ultra-low setups that ruin weight distribution and waste speed in technical sections. Show Links: Ep 72: The Anatomy of Handlebars - The Biomechanical Advantage You Are Missing 'I've improved a lot in cornering on a TT bike' - Remco Evenepoel unveils a new weapon in dominating World Championship performance Mathieu van der Poel secures the longest solo win of the season at the Tour de Luxembourg Tom Pidcock claims men's cross-country world title in Val di Sole with incredible performance At the 1993 Paris-Roubaix, Steve Bauer unveiled his secret weapon …the stealth bike.

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  202 Effective Pedalling Mechanics PART 2 - Is Your Body Up To The Task?

  Sep 27, 202659 min

  In part two of our deep dive into what is effective pedalling mechanics, we shift our focus away from the bike & components and investigate the true engine: the rider’s body. The real question behind this whole series is: How good do you really want your bike riding to feel? If you're chasing component change after component change and solutions only through adjusting the bike, then you are missed 50% of the equation. Bike's won't ride themselves, so a rider's capabilities in strength, flexibility, co-ordination and movement experience will affect the overall outcome more than simply the bike itself. We break down why off-bike assessments matter, dispelling myths around static flexibility tests in favour of evaluating how a cyclist moves dynamically and controls their own body in space. We also want you to understand how to see yourself as a unique individual and not be satisfied with simply conforming to the average orthodoxy. At the end we give you 3 pillars of off-bike assessment so you can begin practicing yourself straightaway. Show Links What is a quill stems Effective Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

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  201 Effective Pedalling Mechanics PART 1 - What You Need Your Bike To Do...

  Sep 20, 20261h 15m

  In this first part of our deep-dive exploring the biomechanics of pedalling we examine how the bike itself creates the environment in which our body has to operate. This dictates the options we have to create good movement. We challenge conventional algorithmic bike fits that rely purely on knee angles, reframing saddle height, cleat position, and crank length around whole-body movement. By examining how foot stability calms the nervous system and how modern crank lengths relieve hip flexion, we explain how you can unlock both comfort and efficiency. Finally, we wrap up with an insightful discussion on posture, breathing, and why we should view cycling as a dynamic, whole-body gait rather than just legs moving like isolated pistons. Is this the reason why Pogacar and Contador are / were the greatest cyclists of their time? Key Areas of Exploration: The Two Pillars of Pedaling: Generating forward force (watts) and maintaining stability. The "Sit-to-Stand" Test: This illustrates how hip extension, foot placement, and balance work together to mimic optimal muscle recruitment during a pedal stroke. Foot Stability & Proprioception: Bike fitting starts at the foot. Saddle Height vs. Leg Extension: Unlike running, where the leg fully extends, cycling is constrained. Optimizing Crank Length & Hip Angles: Shorter cranks are becoming essential—especially on modern, aggressive road and gravel geometry. Fore/Aft Positioning & Body Function: Do you need to have a ripped upper body to ride a progressive forward position? Show Links Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships Ep 65: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 1 of 4: Two Good Reasons To Experiment With Cleat Extender Plates Contralateral gait vs homolateral gait. How to walk and run organically and healthily

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  200 The Best New Bike No-One Will Buy - 2027 Trends According to Bike Fitters

  Sep 13, 202656 min

  This week we dive headfirst into the latest bicycle hardware, geometry, and upcoming industry trends. We kick off by geeking out over the new Trek Domane. Has it's shift away from complex IsoSpeed systems, its lightweight design, and its progressive short-and-tall geometry paired with thoughtful stock specs like riser bars and shorter cranks, produced the greatest endurance the Domane should always have been? We then examine why endurance labels suffer from a marketing image problem, compare Western super-bikes to emerging direct-to-consumer options like Quick Pro, and break down why traditional metal and custom frames are becoming exotic, niche choices in an era dominated by carbon fiber and electronic shifting. Cycling has turned on it's head, could this be an opportunity for independent frame builders? 182 The Marketing of Bike Geometry - How To Avoid The Modern Traps Read more - Bike geometry 101: Find out why stack & reach are important QuickPro Bikes Cannondale CAAD14 Team Dream If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.foundation.fit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio. Looking for a bespoke bike, hand-built custom wheels or unique upgrades? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.bespokecycling.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and for pro-level servicing.

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  199 Bike Fitting Challenges: Novices vs. Experienced Riders - Is There a Difference?

  Sep 6, 202651 min

  In this episode of Cycling Demystified, hosts Matt Walton, Matt Chan, and Wei explore the concept of "athletic maturity" and how it influences a rider's relationship with bike fitting. From brand-new cyclists who buy top-tier gear without understanding their needs to veteran triathletes trapped by numbers and overtraining, the hosts break down the psychological barriers that hinder cycling performance. They discuss the critical role of communication, managing client expectations, and why riders must take personal responsibility for their physical conditioning rather than expecting a quick gear fix... and when is the game truly "gone"? If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foundation.fit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.

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