Posts by Paul Swift
What’s in a Spacer — February News 2025
The Bicycle Fit advantage comes big in small ways. Our 2.2mm Pedal Spacer is designed for optimal fit and aesthetics, ensuring superior performance. The outer diameter (O.D.) is precisely engineered to fit seamlessly into any crank arm preventing potential damage that larger diameter spacers may FORM. Why NINETYK Saddles After years of testing thousands of…
Read MoreWhy “2 Degrees” Make a Difference – December Newsletter
Things evolve—or do they? When I first developed cleat wedges in the 1990s, I introduced 1-degree and 0.5-degree wedges. While the 0.5-degree option never made it to production, the 1-degree wedges quickly became a standard in bike fitting. Early surveys revealed an intriguing trend: the average cyclist used 2.2 wedges per foot. It might sound…
Read More19mm Pedal Spacers: Engineered to be Stronger Than Ever – November Newsletter
Bicycle Fit revamped the classic 20mm pedal spacer, refining it to 19mm for a slightly closer, more precise fit. It’s also now made of a more robust chromoly-plated steel to handle any journey. For the serious bike fitter looking to fine-tune their client’s ride. Fitters that order regularly suggest as often as 30% plus of…
Read MoreEquipment Tells a Story – October Newsletter
Equipment Tells a Story One of my favorite sayings when teaching bike fitting is, “Equipment tells a story.” The wear on your bike isn’t just random—it reveals critical insights into your fit and riding style. My question to you as a bike fitter is: Are you reading those stories? If not, you are often missing…
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