Bike Fit 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Phil Burt

ISBN 10: 1472990188 / ISBN 13: 9781472990181

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. The must read, fully updated guide to Bike Fit.Burning thighs and lungs aside, cycling shouldn't be a painful or uncomfortable experience. If you suffer from numb hands, hot-spots on your feet, back pain or saddle discomfort when you're riding, chances are something isn't right with your bike set-up, your body or how they interact.But not all cyclists can afford a professional bike fit. This accessible manual contains all the information you need to find your perfect cycling position, revealed by one of the world's leading authorities on Bike Fit.This updated edition includes added material on:- why almost all cyclists would benefit from shorter cranks- an in-depth look at saddle health, with special attention and advice for female cyclists- watt-saving advice for time trialists and triathletes- how to make indoor cycling more tolerable. Let Phil Burt guide you through your own Bike Fit, to ensure your bike and body work in harmony. The must read fully updated guide to Bike Fit. Written by renowned former lead physiotherapist at British Cycling, and former Consultant to Team Sky, Phil Burt. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bike Fit 2nd Edition (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472990188
• ISBN 13: 9781472990181
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Burning thighs and lungs aside, cycling shouldn't be a painful or uncomfortable experience. If you suffer from numb hands, hot-spots on your feet, back pain or saddle discomfort when you're riding, chances are something isn't right with your bike set-up, your body or how they interact.

But not all cyclists can afford a professional bike fit. This accessible manual contains all the information you need to find your perfect cycling position, revealed by one of the world's leading authorities on bike fit.

This new edition includes brand new material on:

- why almost all cyclists would benefit from shorter cranks
- an in-depth look at saddle health, with special attention and advice for female cyclists
- watt-saving advice for time trialists and triathletes
- how to make indoor cycling more tolerable.

Let Phil Burt guide you through your own Bike Fit, to ensure your bike and body work in harmony.

About the Author

Phil Burt was the lead physiotherapist for British Cycling as they dominated the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, and his work there continues to change the cycling world's thinking. He has been with Team Sky Pro Cycling from the beginning, which in four years went from scratch to winning the Tour de France twice.