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re:Power Profiling -- good stuff
In category Racing
Written by alicesnightmare

In another thread, Andy Coggan pointed toward his article "Power
Profiling" at www.cyclingpeaks.com containing an Excel table of W/kg for different duration efforts and a range of performance levels going from world champions down to untrained athletes. IMHO, this is really good stuff for anyone who wants to be at all analytical or objective about his/her training and performance. That said, I hav

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re:Proper Frame Sizing & Fit per Wrench Science
In category Tech issues
Written by Hydrian

I was surprised to learn that I should be riding a 17" frame when I put my body dimensions in into the MTB fit calculator at:

http://www.wrenchscience.com

My 3 bikes have 19" frames (Gary Fisher and Jamis MTBs). I also have a
17" Trek MTB, but I have never been comfortable on it. Even on my 19s
I have the seat set as far rearward as possible.

Have I learned to ride on the wrong geometry frame?

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re:bike fitting methodology?
In category Tech issues
Written by DavT

i'm not talking about what size frame to buy, but how to best position the body atop it (with both comfort and performance in mind). there seem to be perhaps three schools of thought:

1) 'feel' it out. get on, ride, adjust as you see fit.

2) see the old italian guy. he'll close one eye, hold up his thumb, watch you on the bike, and issue his verdict.

3) various 'hard data'-oriented formulas.

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