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Professional bike fitters from Foundation Bike Fit Wei & Matt sit down weekly with Frequency Cycleworks mechanic/owner Ev to rant about the bike industry and discuss the ins and outs of cycling with a bias towards bike fitting and custom bikes.
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199 Bike Fitting Challenges: Novices vs. Experienced Riders - Is There a Difference? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Cycling Demystified, hosts Matt Walton, Matt Chan, and Wei explore the concept of "athletic maturity" and how it influences a rider's relationship with bike fitting. From brand-new cyclists who buy top-tier gear without understanding their needs to veteran triathletes trapped by numbers and overtraining, the hosts break down the psychological barriers that hinder cycling performance. They discuss the critical role of communication, managing client expectations, and why riders
198 The Hidden Barrier to Effective Bike Fitting: Is Your Fitter Doing This? (opens the original)
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In this episode of Cycling Demystified , the Foundation Bike Fit team dives deep into the art, craft, and hidden realities of professional bike fitting. We reveal the number one barrier to a great bike fit: working in isolation. By exploring why so many fitters fail, the limits of relying purely on motion-capture numbers, and the value of a collaborative team approach, the hosts share how prioritizing intuition, communication, and biomechanics over rigid formulas leads to better outcomes. Whethe
197 Is It Your Saddle... or Is It You? Solving the Classic Culprits of Saddle Pain (opens the original)
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Wei & the two Matts are back to tackle the main culprits behind saddle discomfort: excessive pressure, excessive friction, and rider movement patterns. We break down the mechanics of pelvic interaction, explaining how mobility, strength, and saddle profile (cutouts, T-shape vs. V-shape, and flare) impact comfort. Then we demystify popular saddle tech—from traditional cutouts and 3D printing to specialized models like SMP and Infinity—while reminding riders that saddle pain is often a symptom of
196 Unresolved Saddle Pain After Multiple Bike Fits - What Can You Do? (opens the original)
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Wei and the two Matts—tackle one of the most frustrating issues in cycling: How to solve persistent saddle pain and numbness? They explain why "just borrowing a demo saddle" rarely solves the problem and why throwing money at expensive 3D-printed seats often fails if the rest of your setup isn't right. Moving past quick fixes, they unpack the "hierarchy of stability," how foot support and crank length directly affect saddle pressure, and why off-bike movement patterns and body asymmetries (openi
195 Curiosity Created a Bike Fitter: Matt’s Journey from Rider in Pain to Pro Fitter (opens the original)
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In this episode of Cycling Demystified , hosts Wei and Matt (the younger) dive headfirst into the "silly season" of bike fitting, unpacking the sudden surge of new triathletes and riders investing in $10,000+ superbikes. They explore the changing demographics of the sport, why standardizing bike fit education is more urgent than ever, and how Matt transitioned from a curious rider into a full-time, competent fitter. Beyond high-tech gear and shiny components, they pull back the layers on human m
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