Bike Fit 2nd Edition

Forewords by Sir Chris Hoy, the most successful Olympic cyclist of all time, and foreword by Chris Boardman, former winner of a Stage of the Tour de FrancePhil Burt is the former Head of Athlete Health at British Cycling, and former Consultant Physiotherapist for Sky Pro Cycling.Packed with real life case studies of professional cyclists - learn the secrets of how to get the best from your bike.Cycling continues to rise in popularity, creating a large market of riders looking for the perfect bike set up. Professional bike fit companies are expensive - this book is the cost-effective alternative.Fully updated since the first publication, including all the new research and knowledge about positioning, new information aimed at female cyclists, crank shaft research updates and indoor bike set up.Phil Burt is leading authority on bike fit. He was lead physiotherapist at British Cycling for 12 years through three Olympic cycles and was also consultant physiotherapist with Team Sky for five years. He has gone on to set up his own highly successful consultancy, Phil Burt Innovation, providing fits for countless cyclists and developing products with the world's leading cycling brands.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 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.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.Phil is world class at what he does and I trust him with my bike position