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Selle Italia idmatch bike-fitting system

Will a bike fit make you faster in 2026? New study suggests amateur cyclists could unlock significant power gains

New study into Selle Italia's idmatch bike-fitting system reports gains in both peak and sustained power, as well as a reduction in fatigue and discomfort

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Jan-Willem van Schip aero set up

Should more riders copy Jan-Willem van Schip’s mad aero set-up? We asked a bike fitter

It got the UCI in a tizzy, but what lessons can we learn to make our bikes faster and more comfortable?

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Could this novel take on the bike seat really improve your cycling comfort? A first ride (and a pressure mapping test) on the bizarre-looking Mornera ONE

Liam takes an eccentric-looking saddle for a spin

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Selle Italia launches White range April 2025

Selle Italia launches new ‘White Range’ colourway for its high performance saddles, including the flagship 3D-printed SLR Boost

Adding style to its world renowned substance, Selle Italia’s most iconic saddles now gain an elegant white finish. Which one will you choose?

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How to prevent numb feet while cycling — why it’s happening and how to stop it

"It's not normal and you don't have to put up with it": here's all the expert advice you need to tackle that dreaded foot numbness that you might have experienced on longer rides

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A pro bike fitter’s top 10 cycling products to make you faster and more comfortable on the bike (and one of them is free)

Starting with a budget of £0, all of these tweaks could change your cycling for the better

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7 reasons why your bike doesn’t fit you, and the easiest ways to solve them

Are you struggling to get comfortable on the bike? Here's why you need to look at a lot more than just the size sticker

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Five reasons why we hope this isn’t the future of race bikes (and five reasons we like it)

The recently released Ridley Noah Fast stands out from other pro bikes with its radical front end...but is that a good thing? Jamie offers his take on the pros and cons

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Should you fit shorter cranks on your bike? Find out why bike fitting experts recommend going shorter

Short cranks could make you pedal better, ride faster and even make your saddle more comfortable. Read on to find out the science behind going shorter

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Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?

Is it OK to never use the drops on your road bike?

Does it matter if you rarely use your drops? What if riding on the hoods is just more comfortable? We asked a pro bike fitter if not using your drops is really that much of an issue

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