Displaying all posts for July, 2011

CADEL

by July 27, 2011 » Add more comments.
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I don’t want to jump on the bandwagon about Cadel’s win in the Tour, though as an Aussie, I’m happy about it.  This analysis of the race by past KOM winner Robert Millar is an enlightening one if you haven’t read it already.

DE RANKE XX BITTER: Beer of the month

by July 26, 2011 » Add more comments.
DeRanke XX Bitter

This has been the coldest winter in my part of the world for about 40 years. So I’ve been drinking heavy, syrupy beers that tend to suit the unusual weather (and yes, I know I’m a sook when compared to what Europeans and Canadians and others go through during real Read more »

Has Steve’s blog helped you?

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Steve Hogg during a bike fit

Since the beginning of the year, Steve has been posting blog entries to help people get more out of their cycling time.  He has spent a lot of time answering hundreds of questions and continuing to write informative blog posts, all in an effort to make bike riding more enjoyable.  Read more »

GLUTEAL MASS

by July 21, 2011 » Add more comments.
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Many bike fitters will see clients who are new to cycling and determined to lose a lot of weight. If the weight loss eventuates and there is a substantial drop in gluteal mass, then seat position will need to change. Gluteal mass, whether fat or muscle doesn’t matter, will Read more »

Bike Fitting Products Now Available

by July 16, 2011 » Add more comments.
SHIMANO SPD-SL

The wait is finally over (well, for us anyway)!  The Bike Fitting Products section of the store is now open.  Regular readers of Steve’s blog know he believes in whatever works to get a rider more comfortable and efficient on the bike…  COMFORT + EFFICIENCY = PERFORMANCE! In Read more »

MORE ABOUT LEG LENGTH DIFFERENCES

by July 13, 2011 » Add more comments.
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I have a friend in Austin, Texas named Jerry Gerlich. Jerry works at Castle Hill Fitness as a personal trainer, bike fitter and rehab guy. Jerry is smart and thoughtful. Thoughtful in the sense that he is a thinker. Below are 4 pics of one of Jerry’s clients who originally Read more »

TT RIDER. Rod and Bikefitter discuss the secret of speed

by July 11, 2011 » Add more comments.
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This post is not about Triathlon, but about road TT’s and to a lesser extent, track.  Rod and Bikefitter will discuss Triathlon position in the near future. I hope you had a laugh or at least smiled a bit.  While Rod is an exaggerated version of equipment junkies that Read more »

HOW NOT TO REPLACE YOUR CLEATS

by July 8, 2011 » Add the first comment.
RIGHT KNEE

Above is an unremarkable left knee.  Have a look at the patella and then compare to the same gent’s right knee below. You can see how the patella protrudes. To be more accurate, it isn’t protruding. The projection is fluid under the skin over where the patella is Read more »

MEET LUKASZ SZCZESNY – Polish Bike fitter

by July 4, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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Meet Lukasz Szczesny (on right of pic).  Lukasz is from Poznan in western Poland.  He was in Sydney recently to fulfil his role as the physiotherapist for the Polish fencing team.  We get more than a few visitors coming in to see what we’re up to but Lukasz has Read more »

Tour de France Contest

by July 3, 2011
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This contest has ended…  But, please don’t forget to check out Steve’s eBooks. Steve has some more great blog posts in the works, but the Tour de France is upon us again and we have a contest announcement.  Starting now, if you make a purchase from the eBook store Read more »

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