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Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues

131: Buying Modern Bikes - The Odds Are Against You & How To Fix It

03 Aug 2025

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Do you know how to dismantle a bike?Do you understand which parts can be adjusted adjusted on your modern road bike , and how this can improve you comfort and performance?As bike fitters we see every side of the equation...From the consumers perspective, from the point of view of manufacturers and bike brands and of course as practitioners who are here to help navigate the choices you have when it comes to buying a new bike. Sadly the ease of positional adjustability of modern bikes has been declining year on year + our modern, flat packed, convenience retail has reshaped the way we choose to buy bikes for good, but could there be a better way?The team discuss what consumers should be aware of when on the hunt for a new bike, how to dismantle the complexity bias and why bike fitting should be more relevant in our current culture than ever before. The inconvenient truth?Knowledge is power.Fit Before You BuyIf you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at: Email us: [email protected] you 'bike-fit curious'?Go to https://foundation.fit/⁠ to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.Need a new bike and want to get it right first time - you need our 'Fit Before You Buy' serviceFREE DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE FOR THE SMART RIDER LOOKING TO AVOID THE MODERN BIKE BUYING TRAPSThe 5 Most Costly Mistakes Cyclists Make When Choosing A New High-End Bike

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