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What we learn from making things: materials, measurements, position on the bike, and why some parts hold up and others don't.

Saddle Height: How to Set It Right (and the Signs It Is Wrong)

Latest · 28/07/2026

Saddle Height: How to Set It Right (and the Signs It Is Wrong)

A practical guide to setting saddle height: how to find your reference with the heel method and the inseam measurement, which signs show it is too high or too low, how to move the...

19/07/2026

Soft or Firm Saddle? Why More Padding Is Not More Comfort

When your saddle hurts, instinct asks for more gel. But padding that's too soft sinks and ends up concentrating the load on...

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06/06/2026

The 3 Contact Points with the Bike: Where You Really Gain Performance and Comfort

Hands, seat and feet are the only three points where your body touches the bike: all your power and all your comfort...

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