bike fit

Confusion about the recent UCI bar width rule brings new diagrams but no actual change despite the effect on smaller riders.

Sitting down with a former pro turned bike fitter to discuss how gravel brands are failing women and small riders with inappropriate sizing.

The modular design focuses on fit with an unusually broad range of available sizes.

An interesting back-and-forth discussion of rolling resistance data.

Examining the effects of crank length on saddle position, and changes to gearing.

Hacks to get the fit you need on your road bike.

Swapping stems, handlebars, and spacers for more comfort on your bike.

Considerations for adapting stack and reach when loss of flexibility becomes a consideration.

Tips to simplify saddle selection.

Simplon claims the new Pride II is the fastest bike in the world and has a 3D scanner to get you fitted on it.

Getting your cleat placement right is important to avoid strain and injury.

MyVeloFit is an app promising motion-sensing bike-fitting from the comfort of your home.

Leomo's service aims to take some of the hassle out of finding the optimal hip movement through motion capture.

Professional bike fitter Ivan O'Gorman helped set Sepp Kuss up for success.

There are many variables to consider when examining how a bike handles when riding no hands.

A dual-sided power meter may be helpful in determining differences in left-right power production.

Annual bike fittings to get you into the right position can improve your metabolic performance.

Master bike fitter Dave Luscan outlines the essential points to consider when seeking out your best bike fit.

Zipp's Service Course Bars and Seat Post get some tasty upgrades.

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Global Cycling Network's best advice to help you avoid knee pain and troubleshoot your bike fit if problems arise

In Tech FAQ, Lennard Zinn employs Andy Pruitt and others to address a reader question on foot alignment, and looks at ’cross bike geometry

In Technical FAQ, Lennard Zinn examines the trends in pro peloton positioning, with the help of a number of top fitters

Wind tunnels introduce different elements than the road offers, so an engineering startup has come up with a solution to aero testing

Kevin Bailey and 3D Fit are doing bike fits like no one else, and have made a believer out of tough-to-fit Lennard Zinn

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Technical writer Lennard Sinn discusses cleat positioning, electronic drivetrain mishaps and brake pad holders

Shimano's Wayne Stetina talks 11-speed Di2 conversions and Zinn answers a question about crank length's impact on bike fit

Lennard Zinn talks electronic shifting: EPS compatibility with Di2 framesets and upgrades to electronic on frames without internal routing

What position is fastest when riding in a tailwind? What's on the feedzone menu at le Tour?

Lennard Zinn answers reader questions on steerer tube height, saddle-to-bar drop, and weight distribution

A reader asks for a rule of thumb for crank arm length, and LZ explains that there isn't one.

Inside Tom Danielson's new bike fit

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Hutchinson explains why Lance's tires were probably UCI-compliant and Lennard answers more questions about stack-and-reach, Di2 brakes and more

LZ has some humble suggestions for improvements to the way bikes are made.

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In the first question and answer column in VeloNews.com's new Training Center feature, a reader asks whether he should buy a cyclocross bike that is smaller than his road bike.

Katrina Vogel responds to the many questions about her column earlier this month on asymmetry in cyclists.

A bike fitter asks why so many clients require spacers for their left pedal spindles.

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Getting into position: what's the difference between bike sizing and bike fitting, and when is close-enough close-enough?

Platelet-Rich-Plasma, in which a patient's own blood is spun down to platelets and then injected into an injured area, is a promising new therapy for cyclist. VeloNews' own Tom LeCarner gives it a whirl.

A reader asks how to determine the optimum handlebar height and reach.

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How can bike fit fix a 'dropping hip'?

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Do you have some bike suggestions for tall riders?

Can you recommend a tall stem for a tall rider?

Are longer cranks 'harder to push'?

How can I duplicate my position on a new bike (more tips)?

How can I record my bike position so I can duplicate it?

More tire talkDear Lennard,I really enjoyed your recent wet-road tire discussion with Tom Petrie and Alberto De Gioannini. Just the topic I was looking for, but I'm still a little confused. I thought the cord compound made a big difference and it wasn't mentioned at all. I recall racing in the rain in a crit next to a friend who was running cotton-cord sew up tires as opposed to my silks. While we'd been comparable in bike handling otherwise, I found myself nearly sideways in corners while hewent around like on a rail. We'd pumped our tires to comparable pressures.I'm taking a group over for

Feedback on treating leg-length discrepancies.