Bike fit: A comprehensive guide to a comfortable ride

A cyclist sits on a bike while three people assess his bike fit
(Image credit: Justin Sullivan | Specialized)

Cycling is a sport built upon repetitive movement, with extended periods of time spent in the same position, turning the pedals 90 revolutions per minute (rpm) for hours on end. 

The term 'death by a thousand cuts' can ring true in relation to a bad bike fit. A misaligned knee or inturned ankle won't cause pain at first, but ride for two hours at 90rpm and you'll have performed over 10,000 revolutions of your pedals, and those small misalignments can quickly turn into major injuries. 

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Josh Croxton
Tech Editor

As the Tech Editor here at Cyclingnews, Josh leads on content relating to all-things tech, including bikes, kit and components in order to cover product launches and curate our world-class buying guides, reviews and deals. Alongside this, his love for WorldTour racing and eagle eyes mean he's often breaking tech stories from the pro peloton too. 


On the bike, 32-year-old Josh has been riding and racing since his early teens. He started out racing cross country when 26-inch wheels and triple chainsets were still mainstream, but he found favour in road racing in his early 20s and has never looked back. He's always training for the next big event and is keen to get his hands on the newest tech to help. He enjoys a good long ride on road or gravel, but he's most alive when he's elbow-to-elbow in a local criterium.