This week Kriss Hendy from Strength for Endurance interviews Wei, Lead bike fitter at Foundation Bike Fit, to discover the fundamental prerequisites for creating a high performance bike position. Wei and Kriss reveal their admiration for the achievements of their age-group athletes and real reason why lifestyle athletes are not addressing the aches and pains they know they need to fix. Having collaborated on several occasions over the past few years, Kriss & Wei have a mutual understanding and respect for the important link between bike fitting and S&C. In today's chat they discuss some great topics including 'How often do you need to get a bike fit?', 'Why cycling is still behind the time when it comes to embracing the benefits of S&C' and ‘Finding the best bike for you and your body'. This is a discussion loaded with practical value as well as key principles which any endurance athlete can use to balance success in the sport they love with the responsibilities of everyday life. Enjoy! (01:48) Wei's Journey into Bike Fitting(04:17) The Art and Science of Bike Fitting(12:19) The Importance of Biomechanics in Cycling(21:02) Exploring the Mindset of Different Types of Cyclists(26:16) The Balancing Act: Professional vs. Age Group Athletes(30:08) Exploring the Misconceptions of Strength Training in Cycling(31:51) Understanding Pain: Choice vs. Forced Discomfort(33:40) The Importance of Differentiating Pain and Implementing Pre- and Post-Ride Routines(34:06) The Challenge of Personalizing Fitness and the Role of Education(36:33) Navigating the Complexities of Bike Fitting and Body Mechanics(39:14) The Journey of Adaptation and the Importance of Patience(45:06) The Unique Approach of Foundation Fit: Combining Studio and Outdoor Assessments(49:34) The Holistic Approach to Cycling Performance: Beyond Just the Bike(54:08) Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More Information 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 custom bike, a hand-built custom wheelset or other upgrades? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.frequencycycleworks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and for pro-level servicing.

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