Bike Attack Includes Helpful Bike Fit Tips For Road Bikes and Mountain Bikes To Their Online Bike Shop

Online, March 13, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Bike fitting is important when it comes to both performance and comfort. The two primary bike styles that require fitting are road bikes and mountain bikes. It is recommended that cyclists go to their local bike shops to get fit for a specific bike, however, Bike Attack recognizes that the majority of people do their initial shopping and research online so they have set up a helpful resource section to provide as much information as possible when shopping for and fitting bike styles.

Bike fit for individual body type is essential for comfort, performance, and prevention of injury. Bike Attack has provided online bike fit charts for both road bikes and mountain bikes to help guide people buying online, or building a custom bike.

Bike Attack outlines a few simple steps to help people select the correct frame size and positioning. The first step is to determine the bike style, road bike or mountain bike.

To select the appropriate frame size, stand over the top bar with your feet flat on the ground. A road bike should leave 1" to 2" in clearance between crotch and top bar and a mountain bike should leave 2" to 3" of clearance. This method works for both men and women, but does not apply to women's-specific bikes.

View Bike Attack's Road Bike Fit Chart

Mountain bikes are often listed from XS to XL, similar to how apparel is listed for size.

View Bike Attack's Mountain Bike Fit Chart

Once a bike frame size has been selected, seat and handlebar positioning can begin.
Seat adjustments can be tricky. The seat position is critical not only to achieve maximum comfort, but also to achieve maximum efficiency when riding. Everyone should start off with a level seat position. The main goal of seat position is to achieve an even weight distribution while sitting and maximize energy performance while riding. Bike Attack's Blog Section provides more detailed information on seat position and adjustment.

The ultimate goal when making adjustments to handlebars is to eliminate excess strain in the back, wrists, and shoulders while riding.

A rider should have their back at a 45° angle with arms slightly bent (but not locked) to absorb shock. There are some general guidelines to follow for both road bikes and mountain bikes when adjusting handlebars. For road bikes, the top of the bike's handlebars should be somewhere between 1" to 2" lower than the top of the saddle to create a comfortable and aerodynamic ride. On a mountain bike, the handlebars are typically set 3" to 4" below the saddle to create a low center of gravity that is important in uphill, downhill, and off-road riding. Bike Attack indicates that there is a lot of personal preference when adjusting handle bar height and if riders encounter discomfort they should consult a local bike specialist.

To view detailed information on bike fit visit Bike Attack at:
http://blog.bikeattack.com/bike-fitting-how-to-make-sure-your-bike-fits-you-comfortably/

To Shop for mountain bikes and performance road bikes visit Bike Attack's online bike shop:
http://www.bikeattack.com/road-bikes/