Fitter & Faster Podcast, Episode 25: Cracking the Bike Fit Code

Fitter & Faster Podcast, Episode 25: Cracking the Bike Fit Code

Published on Feb 25
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The Triathlete Hour
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In this month's episode of Fitter & Faster, expert bike fitter Ivan O'Gorman joins host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk all things bike fitting. O'Gorman, who works with Olympians, Ironman champions, and recreational athletes alike, gives us his insights into what to look for in a good bike fit, how to find the right bike fitter, and some of his go-to golden rules for finding the optimal position for you if you don't have the cash to pay a bike fitter. O'Gorman talks about the importance of getting your "contact points" right—most notably your saddle and aerobars—and also gives us his recommendations for some of the best bike brands when it comes to fit range and sizing for triathletes. He makes some interesting points about weighing up aerodynamics, adjustability, and what your triathlon goals are. Of course, it wouldn't be Fitter & Faster without our Gear Up section with our resident gear guru Chris Foster, and in this episode Foster gives us some great tips on what to look for when buyi...