Listen "109: Do You Need To Care About The Geometry Of Bike Handling? "
Episode Synopsis
Bike fit is usually seen to be concerned with creating biomechanical optimisation, pedalling efficiency, and comfort.But when you're choosing a new bike do you care about the handling characteristics of your new bike?How can you tell how a new bike will steer?Can you even tell before you've ridden it?Is there any value in test riding a new bike?And is this a question you should be having with your bike fitter, when choosing a new bike?Listen in as the team discusses the predicament of bike handling and if you really even need to care.How bike geometry measurements affect stability - Trail, Rake and Head Tube Angle and more...If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/Email us: [email protected]Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to www.foundation.fit to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.Looking for a custom bike, a hand-built custom wheelset or other upgrades? Visit www.frequencycycleworks.com for more info and for pro-level servicing.
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