Full Description
This practical guide, written by a leading BIKE FIT expert, takes you step-by-step through the BIKE FIT process - to ensure you maximise your cycling potential. Do you suffer from lower back pain after a long weekend ride? Do your shoes wear out on one side more than the other? Are you experiencing numbness in your hands, or knee pain? Phil Burt, Head Physiotherapist at British Cycling and Team Sky Consultant Physiotherapist, has worked with hundreds of cyclists to help them solve these and many other classic cycling niggles. In this book he outlines his methods to help you analyse your position and get the best from your bike. The right BIKE FIT can mean the difference between a good ride and a bad one, but a professional fit can cost more than you paid for your bike. The information is all here. Let Phil Burt guide you through your own BIKE FIT, to ensure your bike and body work in harmony. Packed with useful diagrams, step by step diagnostics and case studies, this is the must-read for any cyclist keen to get a performance advantage.
Contents
ForewordForeword: Chris Boardman1 Introduction2 Bike-related human anatomy3 The bike fit window4 The three pillars of fit5 When problems occur6 Specialist areas of cycling7 Off-the-bike work to help cycling and bike position8 Case studies9 Myth busters10 Recording your positionAcknowledgements and picture creditsGlossaryBibliographyIndex
