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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 52 MIN

195 Curiosity Created a Bike Fitter: Matt’s Journey from Rider in Pain to Pro Fitter

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

In this episode of Cycling Demystified, hosts Wei and Matt (the younger) dive headfirst into the "silly season" of bike fitting, unpacking the sudden surge of new triathletes and riders investing in $10,000+ superbikes. They explore the changing demographics of the sport, why standardizing bike fit education is more urgent than ever, and how Matt transitioned from a curious rider into a full-time, competent fitter. Beyond high-tech gear and shiny components, they pull back the layers on human movement, why internal cable routing and proprietary cockpits make professional fitting crucial, and why the "Wild West" of bike fitting is overdue for a shakeup. Whether you’re curious about turning your passion into a profession or just want to understand why your body hurts on the bike, this conversation offers a candid look behind the scenes. 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.

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