The Perfect Bike

Perfection… The ultimate marriage of rider and machine, as if the bike is an extension of you. Light enough to be speedy, solid enough to feel secure. This bike has a saddle that feels like cotton wool and pedals that just beg to be turned. Howtoachieveit Obviously, the ‘perfect bike’ is different for everyone. Who you are and what you’re doing make a huge difference. A track bike, weighing less than a Mars bar, is far from perfection if you’re 19 stone and cycling the Pennine Way. If you’re planning a nippy jaunt, don’t use your hybrid.

An expertly fitted, but inexpensive, bike will always be preferable to a pricey one that isn’t set up for you. Talk to your cycle shop to arrange a fitting – you’ll be more comfortable and less likely to injure yourself.

Take a hard look at your saddle. Does it suit you? There’s no shame in fitting a more comfortable seat. It’s the same when it comes to clipless pedals. Check out the options to find which you prefer – usually the system you can clip in and out of most easily.