Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
Episodes
Ep 65: Foot & Shoe Fit Optimisation PART 1 of 4: Two Good Reasons To Experiment With Cleat Extender Plates
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first part of our mini series on foot & shoe optimisation. Our aim is to explore some of the finer details of bike fit to help you find the ne...
Ep 64: The Road To The Olympics - An Interview With Multiple World Champion & Para-athlete, Fran Brown
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back team and I hope you've all been enjoying the amazing racing at the 2024 Olympics so far! This week I have a very special guest on the...
Ep 63: SHORTS - An Interview With Form: Cleat Extender Plates, Shims & A New Bike Fitting Tool Revealed...
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One for the bike fit geeks this week! I catch up with Ronan Descy to talk about his company Form, which makes specialist bike fitting tools and hardw...
Ep 62: Teaching The Hidden Skills To Top Bike Fitters For Meaningful Results - An Interview With Gillian Corke
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Wei takes a philosophical wander with Gillian Corke - one half of Torke Cycling, a mother, teacher, educator, musician and channel swimmer. ...
Ep 61: SHORTS - Life After The Pro Peloton - An Interview With Israeli Bike Fitter Amos Wolff
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With cycling gaining popularity in Israel, I catch up with Amos Wolff, an Israeli fitter who started on his bike fit journey after a Belgium fitter so...
Ep 60: Are You A One-Time Wonder... Or A Life Long Athlete? How To Play The Long Game...
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planning ahead is one of the most difficult disciplines to master, especially in our fast-task modern culture. But with summer events and races fast a...
Ep 59: SHORTS - An Important Announcement For Bike Fitters Worldwide - Revamping the IBFI With Lee Prescott
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The International Bike Fitting Institute (IBFI) is an organisation developing a global standard for the bike fitting industry. Lee Prescott has recent...
Ep 58: Demystifying Geometry With Ronan Descy - The Difference Between Bike Fitting & Bike Sizing
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei sits down with Ronan Descy from FORM Bikefitting to discuss frame geometry, bike design and the growing importance of understanding the concepts o...
Ep 57: A Eurobike Special - Redefining Custom Shoes & Lessons From a Bikefitr
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei was recently over at Eurobike, Europe's largest bike show, so he thought it would be fun to record a few conversations with fellow bike fitter...
Ep 56: 3D Printed Saddles, Shoes & Bikes, Should You Be Paying Attention?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hot on the release of Fizik's latest custom 3D saddle printing service, the team sit down to discuss the merits, pitfalls and future of 3D printin...
Ep 55: SHORTS - Do This One Thing For Your Saddle Comfort... 🍑
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I want to give you some very easy practical advice you can action as soon as you have finished listening to this episode. It’s something tha...
Ep 54: Could Your Riding Skill Be Affecting Your Bike Fit & More?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As endurance athletes we can quite easily get tunnel vision in our quest to improve performance. Getting fitter, stronger and more resilient are all o...
Ep 53: SHORTS - Avoid Buying The Wrong Bike By Using These 3 Numbers
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing from last week's shorts where we covered the fundamental criteria you need to consider when choosing the right size of bike for you... ...
Ep 52: The Real Reason Stopping You From Realising Your Athletic Potential...
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes to be a good coach / teacher we have to be prepared to tell our clients/ students information which is correct but unpopular or uncomfortabl...
Ep 51: SHORTS - The 3 Fundamentals For Choosing The Right Size Bike
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of a conversation with one of our riders this week, we dive into the 3 key aims we must have when it comes to sizing a new bike. When I...
Ep 50: Zen & The Art Of Commuting By Bike
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Matt has a sub-optimal incident on his regular cycle commute, the team decide to sit down and explore the art of commuting by bike. Although Lon...
Ep 49: SHORTS - Is Getting a Bike Fit Risky?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We trying a new format. Thursday episodes will be short recordings about all the questions we get from our riders around bike fitting. We hope by shar...
Ep 48: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 10 of 10: Testing Your Bike Fit
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar...
Ep 47: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 9 of 10: How to Choose a Saddle
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar...
Ep 46: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 8b of 10: Crank Length - How To Test...
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we...
Ep 45: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 8a of 10: Crank Length - Why You Should Care!
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did o...
Ep 44: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 7 of 10: Weight Distribution, The Key To Unlocking Your Bike Fit
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did on this...
Ep 43: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 6 of 10: Saddle Setback, How, Why & Common Mistakes
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series of on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did on this su...
Ep 42: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Parts 3, 4 & 5 of 10: Cockpit Position
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did on this...
Ep 41: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 2 of 10: A Fool-Proof Guide To Saddle Height
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did on this subje...
Ep 40: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 1 of 10: Cleat Positioning
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special series on the ten essential pillars of bike fitting. We had such a good response from a recent webinar we did on this subject, an...
Ep 39: Five Easy Bike Fit Strategies To Help You Run Fast: A Triathlon Masterclass
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this replay of our recent live webinar. Colin Norris, Head Coach at APB Coaching, hosts Wei, Lead Bike Fitter at Foundation Bike Fit for t...
Ep 38: Who Deserves a Bike Fit? - A Surprising Message For Novice Riders & Cycle Trade Workers
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a rider almost makes the mistake of not getting a bike fit because they felt they were too novice to deserve a fit, the team explore the tricky ...
Ep 37: Why We Don't Believe in 'Standalone' Cleat Fitting
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the position of your cleats correct is an essential cornerstone of a successful bike fit for every rider. Get it wrong and you can end up with...
Ep 36: Why Human Coaches Will Never Be Replaced By AI - Cycle Coaching & Beyond With Deena "It Depends" Blacking
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I've got a really insightful interview with cycling coach Deena Blacking where we follow the rabbit hole deep down and around many topi...
Ep 35: Ironman Texas: How a Bike Fitter Would Train For Their First Ironman - With Cycling Performance UK
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ironman Texas is just round the corner so we bring you a triathlon training special as Wei catches up with Chris Panayiotou, former pro triathlete, fe...
Ep 34: The 2 Fundamental Pre-requisites For Creating A Powerful Cyclist - Kriss from SFE interviews Wei
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kriss Hendy from Strength for Endurance interviews Wei, Lead bike fitter at Foundation Bike Fit, to discover the fundamental prerequisites f...
Ep33: All Your Bike Fit Questions Answered: Sit Bones, Physio Bike fit, Zwift Setups, Core Strength & More!
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Wei, Mat & Ev sit down to answer as many listener questions in an hour as they can! Following our webinar with Kriss @ SFE (Episode 27 ...
Ep 32: Key Considerations For Everesting - PART 2 - Ev's Top 5 Mechanical Tips
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A strong band of Ultra Distance Scholarship (UDS) community members and allies are taking on the challenge of completing an Everest — 8848 meters! —...
Ep 31: Key Considerations For Everesting - PART 1 - Wei's Top 5 Bike Fit Tips
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A strong band of Ultra Distance Scholarship (UDS) community members and allies are taking on the challenge of completing an Everest — 8848 meters! —...
Ep 30: International Women's Day - Is There a Place For Women's Specific Products in Cycling?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day and it’s also Mother’s Day on Sunday here in the UK. We felt this was an appropriate time t...
Ep 29: PART 2 - More Torke: How Insoles Impact Where 90% Of Your Brain Energy Goes
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PART 2 of 2: CYCLING SHOES & INSOLES Wei sits down with master bike fitter, Tony Corke, for the second part of their conversation about the role...
Ep 28: PART 1 - More Torke: How & Why You Should Be More Fussy About Your Cycling Shoe Fit
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PART 1 of 2: CYCLING SHOES & INSOLES What should you really be looking for from an ideal fitting cycling shoe? Wei goes deep with master bike fit...
Ep 27: The Essential 10 Step Process For An Effective Bike Fit: Masterclass Replay
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kriss from Strength For Endurance hosts Wei on this online masterclass to reveal the essentials of bike fitting. In this masterclass replay, you'...
Ep 26: The Albion & Petrichor Projects Interview - The Hidden Art of Garment Design
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei & Ev sit down with Claire Goodman (Petrichor Projects) and Graeme Raeburn (Albion) to talk about the ins and outs of cycle kit design, past - ...
Ep 25: AI Is Coming To Bike Fit - Everything You Need To Know & Should You Trust It?
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sparked by a recent video on the GCN channel, which had it's heart in the right place, but ultimately fell short, Wei, Matt & Ev sit down to d...
Ep 24: The Philosophy of Bike Servicing: Are You Being Served In The Right Way?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt & Wei of Foundation Fit sit down with Ev (Frequency Cycleworks) to talk about taking care of your bike and discuss why he takes a different a...
Ep 23: Unreasonable Expectations - What You Really Should Expect On Long Distance Challenges
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ev is away, so there are only bike fitters in the room... what could go wrong?!? This week, we take the opportunity to discuss Lee's lingering num...
Ep 20: The Buyer's Market - How To Get A Bangin' Deal On A New Bike!
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei, Matt and Ev sit down to discuss starting school, packed lunches, kangaroos and the buyer's market. Apparently there's never been a better...
Ep 22: Indoor Training - Tips, Tricks & Do You Really Need A Sweat 'Thong'?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wei, Matt and Ev are back for the 2024 season discussing indoor bike training tips & tricks. Do you turbo through the winter? Love the rollers? Or...
Ep 21: Merry Bikemas - What Does It Feel Like Starting A Business In The Bike Industry?
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wei and Ev (and Matt roasting us in the background) talk about AI bike fitting, new ventures and bike tools! If you have any questions for us, join t...
Ep 19: The Cross Pod with Jimmy & Chris - The Consequence Of Bar Bags You Never Knew...
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bike fitters Wei and Matt talk to bike fitters Jimmy and Chris about Cyclocross, Triathlon and Tea. Find Jimmy Wilson at Cycle Fit: https://www.cycle...
Ep 18: Bike Marketing Snake Oil - How Everyday Riders Can Avoid The Pitfalls Created By Marketing Hype
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The bike industry is awash with brands vying for our attention. Sometimes they might even not be entirely forthcoming with the truth about their new p...
Ep 17: What Price For Reliability? - Does Di2 Create The Ultimate Winter Bike?
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wei, Matt and Ev rant about uber-expensive bike parts and why pricey doesn't always equal better or more reliable. Should Di2 be seen on a winter ...
Ep 16: The Ultra Distance Scholarship - Changing The Paradigm On Long Distance Riding, Marriage, Trench Foot & Sandals
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Ultra Distance Scholarship (UDS) was created in 2020 to help bring more diversity to the start line of a very niche and predominantly white sport;...
Ep 15: Emotional Intelligence - The Hidden Side Of Bike Fitting With Gillian Corke
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mat and Wei discuss with Gillian Corke how it's not always about the bike. Emotional intelligence is a rarely talked about facet of bike fitting b...
Ep 14: Straight To The Dogs - Pro Triathlete Colin Norris Reveals A Bit More Than He Should... BONUS CLIP
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Colin and Mat share a little too much in this bonus content from Episode 11! If you missed the previous episode about the reality of being a professio...
Ep 13: The Butt Starts Here: A Mechanics View Of The Glasgow World Championships With Matthew Butt
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Matthew Butt, head mechanic at Lee Valley Velopark about his experience with the Kenyan cycling and para-cycling teams at the UCI World Cha...
Ep 12: Hobby Jogger: Will running Make You Better Cyclist?
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As many of us look to cross-training in the coming winter months, Mat(t) and Wei take a quick dive into the murky world of running, biomechanics and c...
Ep 11: Try-Harder: The Reality Of A Professional Triathlete With Colin Norris
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wei and Matt speak candidly to ex-pro triathlete Colin Norris of APB Works about triathlon as a job, his humble beginnings as a grime MC in South Lond...
Ep 10: The State of Triathlon... And How Dropper Posts Made It Into The Pro Ranks...
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the upcoming women's Triathlon World Championships in Kona this weekend, Mat decides to get a few thoughts off his chest about the state ...
Ep 9: It's a Corker: What You Don't Know About Custom Bikes With Master Bike Fitter Tony Cork...
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wei and Matt fail to restrain master bike fitter, Tony Corke, from unleashing his knowledge and fears about the future of the custom bicycle industry....
Ep 8: Permission To Fail: Creating A Safe Space To Repair With Jenni Gwiazdowski, London Bike Kitchen
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Repair is a radical act... Are you giving yourself the chance to repair your bike? Jenni Gwiazdowski, author and founder of the London Bike Kitchen...
Ep 7: The Gori Details: What's Really Happening In The Bike Industry With George Gori
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wei and Matt speak to seasoned racer and bike industry bod George Gori about 90s mountain bikes, astronomically incorrect predictions in the COVID yea...
Ep 6: Talking Trombones & Bikes With Matthew Sowter Of Saffron Frameworks
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak to Matthew Sowter aka Saffron Frameworks about his framebuilding process, dealing with weight weenies and our Matt's exte...
Ep 5: Bad Inventions: Assassinating The Bike Industry
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our panel of 'experts' continue their character assassination of bike brand big ideas in an extended rant about proprietary hardware.
Ep 4: Going the Ultra Distance: Should You Do It? And Why Is It So Popular?
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra Distance is for everyone, right? RIGHT??? 'So-called' industry experts Wei, Matt, Lee and Ev answer this question and more in their ow...
Ep 3: His Frame Materials... Let's Talk Dream Bikes
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should bikes be made from? The team discusses frame materials, the pros and cons of each and their own dream bikes if money was no object!
Ep 2: Custom bikes? Who needs 'em!
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about custom bicycles. Is there still a place for them in an industry where the big manufacturers are doing their level best t...
Ep 1: Blazin' Saddles! Are You Sitting Comfortably?
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professional bike fitters Wei, Matt & Lee join custom wheel-builder and semi-retired amateur racer Ev discuss some sore points about bicycle saddl...