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1) Seat Height
The easiest way to adjust the height of your seat is to put on whatever shoes you normally wear to go biking and position your bike next to a counter or a doorway. Hop on your bike, balance yourself so that you and your bike are upright, and then put your heal on your pedal in its lowest position. To have an optimal height, your leg should be able to be fully extend in this position. This way, when you are pedaling on the balls of your feet, your leg will be able to do the most work without hurting your knees.
If you feel pain in the back of your knees while pedaling, or you feel yourself rocking your hips back and forth to reach your pedals, than your seat is too high. Conversely, if you feel your legs burning excessively, your seat might be too low. After moving your seat to an approximate position, making minor adjustments in either direction could make your ride more comfortable. The only way to know is to adjust your seat on the road, so if you don't have a quick release seat adjustment, bring that allen wrench with you for a ride and play around with your height.
Interesting note:
For the skiers out there, if you lower your seat an inch or two in the late fall, you can get in better shape for the upcoming winter. The lower position will work more of the muscles used in skiing.
2) Handlebar Height
Next to seat height, handlebar height is the easiest adjustment you can make to your bike providing the biggest difference in body position. For a typical road bike or general bike, the height of the handlebars should be either equal or up to three or four inches below the height of the seat. This isn't to say that it is bad to have your handlebars higher than your seat; it will just put more strain on your body. Simply put, the higher your handlebars, the farther back your center of mass will be on your bike. This will result in more weight being put on your hips and butt, making you really feel all of those bumps in the road.
For the people with a need for speed, an optimal aerodynamic position can be achieved by trying to make your back as flat as possible. Lowering your handlebars farther down than you are used to might seem a bit uncomfortable, but as you work your way up to faster speeds and harder pedaling, you will feel yourself sitting comfortably farther forward and more aggressive. When in high gears and hard pedaling the power of your legs will actually support your upper body in the aerodynamic position.
For a more comfortable ride, raising your handlebars could be the key. It is almost a trade-off, the higher the bars the more comfort but the less "powerful" of a position, the lower the handlebars the less comfort but the more aggressive position. It often depends upon the length of a ride you want to do, or the type of cycling. Just make sure that you have a comfortable seat if you want to be sitting upright.
Jeffrey Abbott is a proud editor of the Science of Cycling website. They have many articles relating to the science behind the sport of cycling.
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Tacx -It's About Innovation and Passion
Tacx, a focused on innovation, is taking their passion for cycling and an inspiration for excellence and turning it into products to make training easier for the rest of us with their exceptional line of Virtual Reality trainers, software and cycling films. Not to mention their full line of repair stands, tools, water bottles and water bottle cages.
It all started way back in 1935 when a child named Koos Tacx was born, or rather, born to ride. On his 22nd birthday, Mr. Tacx, a diehard cycling fan, purchased himself a small bike shop. That little bike shop gradually expanded its services to include the many innovative ideas that were fueled by the passion and persistence of Mr. Tacx and his family. Now, well into the 21st century, we can honestly say, Tacx has made riding and training easier and more efficient for competitive cyclists and amateurs all over the world.
Take the Tacx Flow for example. It is Tacx's best selling trainer. The Flow looks much like many other magnetic trainers on the market, but Tacx takes the Flow further by making it a complete Ergo Trainer. The Tacx Flow offers heart rate and pedaling frequency as well as current, average and max for speed and power. All of this data is measured and visualized on the sleek, handlebar mounted computer display. During your workout the Tacx Flow allows you to easily adapt the program to your needs for more power or incline resistance. The adjustment is controlled right from your handlebars because the electro-magnetic brake communicates directly with the slimline handlebar mounted computer display. In the Tacx line of trainers, the Flow allows the lowest cost for a trainer with watts, aka - power!
We all know that training can be excruciatingly boring when you're just staring at your wall. And a television show as a riding partner makes for a weak training session. With this in mind, Tacx developed a line of software systems and cycling videos that will put you in the midst of a road race.
You just need a computer, the software and the trainer unit so you can ride in places like Mt. Ventoux or Alpe d'huez, without leaving the climate controlled comfort of your home.
There are several different levels represented by the Tacx Trainers line each one has their own merits. We'll start with the cycling training videos.
Tacx trainers now have more than twenty films of legendary rides and cycling classics that were made specifically for the Tacx Virtual Reality Training systems. Rides like Milan San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, the Tour of Lombardy, the Alpine Classic and the Pyrenees Stage, just to name a few. When the videos are linked to your Tacx Trainer, your trainer helps control the speed of the video and the video controls the incline resistance on your trainer. Over the years of developing this system, Tacx has created a wide screen version that allows you to veer left or right so you can explore the course even further.
Next up is the Ergo Video system where you can join in a training ride with world class pro cyclists. It makes for an efficient way to improve your technique and fitness level. The videos are shot on site with the pros, so you can experience the ride with them. With that said, you had better keep up! When they speed up, you will have to also. Fortunately, when they take it easy, you'll have a chance to catch your breath. It's a great way to get to that next level in your ride.
Our favorite is the Tacx Fortius virtual trainer. It is like a videogame where you get to use your own bike. You can even race against other Tacx Fortius users via the internet. With a plethora of courses and lengths, you'll never get bored with indoor training ever again. Powerful engine brakes provide a more realistic resistance to simulate climbing. And they even allow you to coast during descents. We particularly liked how natural the other riders are, their pedal strokes are very realistic. They will cheer, stand on their pedals, shift gears, drink from their water bottles and provide some spectacular crashes for your viewing pleasure.
Tacx has been around since 1957 continuing to make great strides in trainers and accessories to make sure you have the best stuff to work with. In the world of Trainers, Tacx stand above the crowd with its innovation and affordability.
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