The Reach to my bars is too long. Or is it? I always start my bike fits with a conversation about what the cyclist wants out of their bike fit session, their cycling aspirations and any points of discomfort, aches pains or other niggles they feel whilst cycling. A very common issue many people mention is that they feel that
When is it worth fitting an expensive headset bearing? I don’t know if you read my previous post on Winter Riding Maintenance Tips but I wrote about how I’m seeing people using expensive lightweight race bikes through the winter months. Again, why would you? 😉 Recently I had a Specialized Tarmac SL7 Pro in for a service, it’s a lovely
Putting It All Together – Part Three By Mat Millns So we know what we need to do but now the question of how often do we need to do it? This very much depends on you as in individual, your free time, your work load, where you are in your season/life and your rest and recovery requirements from not
The Best Strength Exercises for Cyclists – Part Two By Mat Millns 1. Squats Squats strengthen the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core, directly improving pedaling power and climbing strength. Variation: Bodyweight, Goblet, or Barbell Squats Guide Weight: 1.5x body weight (advanced), 1x body weight (intermediate), bodyweight or light resistance (beginner) Benefits: Builds leg strength and endurance, improves core stability 2.
Weight Training for Cyclists – Part One By Mat Millns When it comes to strength training for cyclists, simplicity is key. Many cyclists get caught up in complex gym routines that don’t translate well to performance on the bike. Being overly strong in one area can create muscular imbalances that are as detrimental to your performance as no training at
Do you do bike fits for people like me? You don’t need to be a certain type of rider to have a bike fit, anybody can benefit. Questions I’m often asked when people give me a call to discuss having a bike fit are “I’m not a professional and I’m not racing, I just want to ride sociably with friends,
Counterfeit Components The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. I recently had a customer give me their bike to service which I collected from their home and brought into the workshop. The customer informed me that the gears weren’t shifting properly, and the chain kept jumping off the chainrings. The bike was
Winter Riding Maintenance Tips So, it is a busy time of year in the workshop. It’s that time of year when I find a lot of seized parts and rough bearings. Hopefully you’ve managed to get bit of outdoor riding in over the Christmas and New Year break, despite the damp, miserable, wet, cold, misty conditions. I did and it