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David Wadsworth
Jun 16, 20245 min read
Top Reasons to Move to Shorter Cranks: Pogačar Already Has
Why are pro riders shifting to shorter cranks? Let's take a deep dive into selecting crank length which is important for every rider.
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David Wadsworth
Feb 8, 20246 min read
Impotence, Genital Pain & other Saddle Matters
Ignoring saddle numbness & pain - is this really a good idea? It's certainly not normal. Read on to learn how to solve saddle matters.
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David Wadsworth
Feb 12, 20232 min read
Fitting Bikes: How to Dial in Your Position BEFORE Buying Your New Rig
New bike time? Can you answer these questions? Should my crank length differ between road, TT & MTB? Can I ride aero? Why or why not?
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David Wadsworth
Dec 7, 20223 min read
When Saddle Sores Aren’t Caused by Your Saddle
It’s an automatic thought – “If I’m getting saddle sores it must be my saddle”. But so often this is simply not true. So what’s going on?
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David Wadsworth
Nov 23, 20224 min read
5 Common Mistakes When Buying a New Time Trial Bike
Time trial bikes demand outstanding positioning for performance. How do you get this right BEFORE making costly purchase errors?
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David Wadsworth
Oct 2, 20225 min read
Selle SMP - the Origin of Modern Saddle Ergonomics
Selle SMP is the original manufacturer of ergonomic saddles. What’s special about their range?
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David Wadsworth
Aug 15, 20223 min read
SQLab Saddles – the Ergowave Advantage
Searching for that elusive perfect saddle can at times be frustrating (not to mention expensive!). If this sounds like you read on.
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David Wadsworth
Nov 27, 20215 min read
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SADDLE Part 2: Saddle Width
How do you choose the correct width saddle for you? What's the difference between effective & maximum width & how do they affect comfort?
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David Wadsworth
Aug 2, 20215 min read
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SADDLE – HOW HARD CAN IT BE?
Most cyclists seem to accept whatever saddle came with their new bike. Perhaps a more selective approach might improve comfort!
5,396 views
David Wadsworth
Feb 12, 20204 min read
Speedplay Pedals Reviewed
Speedplay pedals are a high quality product that have gained a loyal following since they came onto the market, but are they right for you?
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David Wadsworth
Jan 14, 20206 min read
Pedal Selection - Road Cycling
There is a wide range of pedal systems on the market, so how do you choose one that is best for your needs? Why does it matter?
9,201 views
David Wadsworth
Oct 12, 20193 min read
TRIATHLON SEASON IS STARTING – TIME GET YOUR BIKE FIT DIALLED IN!
With the triathlon season starting there is no better time to get your bike set-up dialled in. Read on for my top tips on buying and setting
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David Wadsworth
Sep 3, 20194 min read
Hip Pain?
Hip pain is common but needn’t stop you riding a bike. With a professional bike fit that takes into account your hip condition cycling...
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David Wadsworth
Jun 24, 20193 min read
When a Bike Fit "Fails"
Being a Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist I tend to see a lot of cyclists with a “failed” bike fit. They may have been fit...
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