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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 43 MIN

138 Q-Factor VS. Pedal Stance - PART 2 of 4: Advanced Bike Fit Series

from Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues · host Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues

REPOST: The second part of our mini series on foot & shoe optimisation. Our aim is to explore some of the finer details of bike fit to help you find the next level of connection with your bike! In this episode we: 1. Define the difference between Q-factor and stance width.2. Give you examples of how it can affect your pedal stroke, foot comfort and pedalling efficiency.3. The method you can use to start exploring what might be best for you.4. Highlight some tools and equipment to help you achieve different foot stances and ultimately a better ride!Coming up next: PART 3 - All about leg length shims ⁠Listen back to PART 1 for more tips on cleat positioning and how to use extender plates.⁠⁠We recommend listening to the TEN PILLARS OF BIKE FIT to establish your bike fit fundamentals before exploring stance width.⁠⁠Link to FORM bike fitting cleat adjustment plates⁠⁠Matt's previous mishap when commuting and our guide to being a good cycle commuter.⁠If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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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