2010 Top 5 Fitting Products
Here is a selection of the best fitting products from 2010. Although there is always an element of finding what works for you, some products seem to stand out from the rest. This list applies to all types of serious cyclist. It just so happens Carlos Sastre seems to have all of these products. He obviously has superb taste. Do you think any other items deserve a place on this list? If so, feel free to comment.
1. Fizik Aliante Saddle
Excellent support for the sit bones which helps maintain a solid platform for pedalling. A very agreeable shape given that the handlebars do not have too much drop.
2. Lake CX401 Shoes
Nice wide toebox, very supportive around the heel area, come in wide and half sizes, snug closure system, well placed cleat fixtures, and very stiff
3. Speedplay Pedals
The ultimate in adjustability and quality, one nice add on to this product is the fore aft extender plate, which allows you to place the cleat further back than using a 3 hole system
4. Bikefit Wedges
Still one of the most overlooked products for improving performance and comfort
5. Custom Insoles
Be it Sidas, Esoles, or any other brand, an essential piece of equipment for any performance cyclist. Why spend £250 on a pair of shoes without maximising the transfer of power between the sole and the foot?
Well, I’m feeling pretty smug with a big five out of five for me!
I’ve got the Aliante on both bikes right now, but have gone for the ProLogo Scratch Nack on the new one. It did feel a little hard when we tried it at Cyclefit, so may well be back with an Aliante…
Love the Lakes – very, very impressed and with the footbed, fit like a glove.
Speedplay – Ti ones on all the bikes.
Wedges – now installed on all shoes!
Cheers,
Jon