Does a Tri Bike Really Make You Faster? Bike Fit Explained
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that a triathlon bike is automatically faster than a road bike because it is more aerodynamic. Wh
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Aero Bar Tilt: How Much Angle Is Right for You
Aero Bar Tilt: How Much Angle Is Right for You
Most riders should start with their aero extensions close to level, then tilt them up in small steps,
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Aerobar Stack Height: Why 6.5 cm Is Not Your Target
Aerobar Stack Height: Why 6.5 cm Is Not Your Target
Aerobar stack height is the distance from the center of the base bar to the top center of the arm
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Aerobar Pad Placement: 6 Checks for Comfort and Aerodynamics
Aerobar Pad Placement: 6 Checks for Comfort and Aerodynamics
Start your aerobar pad placement with the pads roughly shoulder-width apart, forearms re
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Tri Cockpit Setup: Why Holdability Beats Extreme Aero
Tri Cockpit Setup: Why Holdability Beats Extreme Aero
The most effective tri cockpit setup gives you a position you can hold, unbroken, for the full
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Aerobar Pad Width 15–25cm Setup Rule; Choose Comfort First
Aerobar Pad Width: 15–25cm Setup Rule; Choose Comfort First Over Aerodynamics
Most riders should start with a pad center-to-center width betwee
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Adjusting Bicycle Cleat Position With A 5–10mm Rearward Bias
5–10mm Rearward Bias: Testable Cleat Positioning for Cyclists
Start with the cleat center on the line between your first and fifth metatarsal h
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Stop Guessing: Test Stem Length in 10mm Steps with Sizing Stems
Stop Guessing: Test Stem Length in 10mm Steps with Sizing Stems
Stem length is the center-to-center distance between the middle of the steerer tube c
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How To Select A Saddle That Fits Your Anatomy
How To Select A Saddle That Fits Your Anatomy
Pick a saddle shape and width that supports your sit bones and matches your hip angle, not one chosen b
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Avoid an 8.3 Watt Drag: The Most Aero Way To Mount Your Water Bottles
Avoid an 8.3 Watt Drag: The Most Aero Way To Mount Your Water Bottles
The most reliable setup combines two low-drag frame-mounted cages with a collap
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The Wrench Does Not Fix the Machine: Why an Experienced Bike Fitter Matters More Than Technology
The Wrench Does Not Fix the Machine: Why an Experienced Bike Fitter Matters More Than Technology
By Coach Matt Russ
Bicycle fitting technology has ad
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How to Choose the Best Aerobars for Triathlon and Time Trial Cycling
Aerobars are one of the most important components on a triathlon or time trial bike. The right setup can improve aerodynamic efficiency, comfort, and
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