In this special edition of Ask GCN Anything, Dan is reporting from Eurobike, a world renowned cycling trade show in Germany. Joined by fi'zi:k's production manager Giovanni Fogal, we answer your saddle and shoe questions for you this week.
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Contact points on your bike include the saddle, handlebars and pedals, which are crucial to making sure you are comfortable on your rides. Choosing the right shoes, saddle, bars and bartape can make all the difference not only to how pleasurable your ride is, but also how well you can perform.
Thank you for sending in your saddle and shoe questions to the show for this special episode. Remember to keep sending in you cycling questions to Ask GCN Anything About Cycling using the hashtag #torqueback
Some of your questions include;
- What's the most underrated innovation in shoes and saddles?
- Why are road shoes and pedals better for road cycling?
- How can you find the best saddle before committing to buy?
- Cheap saddle vs expensive saddle - what's the difference?
- What is the lifespan of a saddle? When should you replace your saddle?
- What's the difference in stiffness between plastic soles and carbon?
- Are women's specific saddles worth it?
- What about if you have wide feet?
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