Secrets to a PERFECT Bike Fit with Ken Ballhause

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Today’s guest is Ken Ballhause, a specialist and world-leading expert in bike mechanics and position. Ken focuses on biomechanics and science to maximise comfort and performance on the bike.  Ken holds a bachelor's in exercise science and health science, and as you’ll hear in this episode, has a thorough understanding of the biomechanics of the human body and what is required to find the optimal balance of aerodynamics, power output, and comfort. His work both in bike fitting and the development of optimal bike components is now being utilised by many of the world's top cyclists and cycling teams. This was another fantastic discussion around what are the priorities with a bike fit, what are the most important questions you need to be asking about your own position, and what you need to learn about your own biomechanics. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction03:00 - How Important Is The Bike Fit Really?03:50 - Order of Priority in Bike Fitting06:15 - Torso Angle11:10 - TT Saddles Selection17:15 - Changing TT Positions23:30 - Goal for Changing TT positions25:00 - Time Spent in a New Position30:30 - Quality Over Quantity36:30 - Ability to Control Your Bike in the Position40:00 - Crank Length43:15 - Cleat Position45:45 - Shoe Size49:10 - Role of Orthotics in Performance54:40 - Changing the Front End of the Bike59:00 - Evolution of TT positions1:01:30 - Hydration Position1:05:20 - Top Tier Improvements and Components1:08:10 - Age Grouper Upgrades1:10:00 - Ken's Tips on Bike Fitting If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.