Andy Pruitt needs no introduction to RBR roadies. The director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and author of the eBook, Andy Pruitt’s Medical Guide for Cyclists, Pruitt has worked with world-class riders for 30 years in Boulder, Colorado. He’s also an accomplished cyclist himself. Modern bike fit comes from the parameters addressed in Italy’s…
Question: For winter riding I’m looking at a 57-cm LeMond cyclocross bike. My road bike is 55 cm. Will this size difference cause problems? — Mark F. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: It’s tough to say without seeing you on your 55-cm bike. If that bike is marginally small and equipped with a long stem and seatpost to…
Q: I have a 20-year-old Raleigh that measures 23.5 inches from the bottom bracket to the top tube. How many centimeters is that? When I purchase a new bike, should I have the shop measure me for the proper fit or simply match the current size? — Bill D. COACH FRED: Of course, it depends on…
Question: I have an old road bike that I want to turn into a time trial machine. When positioning aero bars, what part of my forearms should contact the armrests? How far apart should my elbows be? Should the seat be level or tilted up or down? — Mark C.
Question: During a three-day period in October, I will be racing in a hillclimb, road race and time trial. I have two road bikes: a titanium Seven Axiom with Ksyrium wheels, and a steel LeMond Zurich with standard 32-spoke wheels. The latterweighs about 3.5 pounds more. Should I install clip-on aero bars on the Seven for…
