As with everything in the world of cycling, everyone has an opinion and there's an awful lot of myth to bust. Bike fitting is no different, and we often hear the same old half-truths and all-out mistruths repeated.
BikeRadar spoke to Scott Holz, bike fitting and Retül expert from Specialized Bicycles, to get the lowdown on some of the myths and misconceptions he's encountered over years.
1. There's a perfect on-bike position
This is one of the biggest myths out there; that somehow, through manipulating the frame and positioning the saddle, all riders can achieve the one optimum position on the bike that can be measured in angles and lengths and is the best position for cycling.
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The truth is that every rider is different. We have different bodies for a start, with different proportions, levels of flexibility and power output — not to mention that we may have different goals or desired outcomes from a fit, or may be riding different bikes. A good bike fitter will take all of these into account and find the position that provides each rider with the optimum blend of comfort, efficiency and performance.
2. Bike fits are only for hardcore roadies
While bike fits are highly recommended for road cyclists who are going, by the very nature of the sport, to be spending a long time working hard in a very fixed position — repeating the same movements over and over again — the truth is that a bike fit can benefit a wide range of riders. Mountain bikers and commuters are obvious examples, but it doesn't just need to be something that people looking to race opt for — a bike fit can ensure your ride is comfortable and that you avoid cumulative injury.
On the flip side, a good bike fit can seem like a serious wodge of cash to spend when you might have already spent a fair bit on a new bike. However, even just getting a decent set-up on saddle height and reach can mean the difference between a comfortable ride, which means you cycle more, and a painful experience that causes you to throw the bike in the shed and vow never to ride again.
3. I only need one bike fit to get myself set up
4. All bike fits are created equal
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5. The lower my position, the faster I'll be
6. A bike fit can make the wrong size frame fit me
7. Suffering is part-and-parcel of cycling
8. Changing parts like saddles won't affect my fit
9. The fit ends when I walk out the door
10. A bike fit is going to take me a whole day
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