Triathlon Bike Fit: Perfecting Your Position

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2022

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

How is your riding position? On paper, a bike fit is an applied science. In practice, a proper bike fit is an art. In a space where a few millimeters here and a few degrees there make all the difference, it’s no wonder that many triathletes will travel far and wide to find a fitter that knows his or her craft. Joining us for today's show, to teach us everything triathletes need to know about bike fits, is master fitter Craig Fulk. Listen in as Craig details what goes into finding your best position for the optimal mix of comfort, power, and aerodynamics! Huge thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about Precision Fuel & Hydration, head to precisionhydration.com and use code TRIDOT10 for 10% off your electrolytes and fuel. On their site, you can: 1. Take the free online Sweat Test to receive a personalized hydration plan. 2. Complete the Quick Carb Calculator to understand how many grams of carbohydrate you need to consume during your next race. 3. Book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the Precision Hydration team to discuss your fueling strategy.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain. We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests. Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:33.9	Welcome to the tridout podcast. When I think about how much time we spend on our bikes, it blows my mind how we've made it over 140 episodes without a bike fit podcast episode. Well, today, we are going to be correcting that and I am very excited about the gentleman that I have with me to cover everything triathletes need to know about bike fits.
0:59.3	Our first guest is Master Retool Fitter Craig Falk, founder of Dynamic Bike Fit in Roanoke, Texas.
1:06.8	Craig is an international bike fitting institute level four fitter, which is reserved for fitters
1:12.0	at the top of their profession and requires a minimum of 2,400 fit experiences, as well as
1:19.7	evidence that a fitter is considered to be one of the best in the world. He's a USA cycling
1:24.7	level two coach. He studied biomechanics and exercise physiology at the University of North Texas.
1:31.1	He is currently a doctoral student at Texas A&M in Kinesiology and sport management.
1:37.6	His area of focus is on how technology affects traditional sport participation in virtual sport.
1:45.0	And as if all of that wasn't enough, anecdotally,
1:47.3	I had several triathletes personally recommend Craig to me for my own bike fit needs.
1:52.2	Craig gave me a tri-bike fit in February of 2021, and just, gosh, I think he nailed it.
1:58.3	Plus, I just really enjoyed our conversation and the passion and the knowledge I could tell
2:02.5	he has when it comes to bike fit.
2:05.0	So Craig, thanks so much for coming on the Tridot podcast.
2:08.7	Thank you for inviting me.
2:10.1	Also joining us is Coach John Mayfield.
2:12.4	John is a USAT Level 2 and Iron Man Youth Certified Coach who leads Tridot's Athletes
2:16.9	Athletes Services, Ambassador,
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