Prime Archives - Page 5 of 5 - The Steve Hogg Bike Fitting Team

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

This post is an answer to the various people who have asked Steve what equipment he uses for fitting and why he uses them.

WEDGING / SHIMMING / ARCH SUPPORT UPDATE – The Cory Davenport method of foot correction

A simple and intelligent way to determine optimal foot correction from reader Cory Davenport.

INTERESTING FIT PROBLEM No. 1

Exceptional flexibility and stability displayed by an ex ballerina; yet with a left / right power split of 43% / 57%. How to resolve? Here's one answer.

"All About Aero Bars" carries on from the TT Rider and Ironman Triathlon Position posts. There are hundreds of aero bars on the market and in this post Steve outlines 7 weighted criteria to judge aero bars against and explains the importance of each criterion to enable readers to spend their money wisely. Included are critiques of a number of common brands / models of aero bars, tips on aero bar use and set up and the ultimate TT warm up routine.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The details for the Question and Answer section of the website for Prime members are now available. If you have a question for Steve, please consider becoming a Prime member today. If you are Prime member, view how to submit a question here.

READING LIST

Here is a list and brief description of the 16 major books that have furthered my understanding of bike fitting. To be more accurate, they have furthered my understanding of human function. In the main, bike fitting is about bodies; not bikes.

RANT NO. 1: Carbon frames / replaceable rear derailleur hangers / aluminium-spoked wheels

Why many carbon frames are fragile. Why many modern bikes; particularly carbon framed bikes, descend less securely than bikes of years past. How to tell if what looks like a crack on your carbon frame really is a crack, rather than a scratch in the paint. Why replaceable rear derailleur hangers are generally not a great idea on road bikes. Why aluminium-spoked wheels shouldn’t be ridden in the rain.

INTERVIEW WITH HARLEY JOHNSTONE

Interview with a World Champion in a sport you’ve never heard of. Eating raw chicken with maggots. Riding 185,000 kms as a vegan and still being alive. ‘Road salad’ and more.