
Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
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191 The New Dominant Saddle of the 2026 TDF? - The Tour de France Series: Stage 2
Think the pros only ride what's best for their bodies? Think again. There is a new dominant saddle company completely taking over the 2026 Tour de France peloton—and the reason behind its dominance might surprise you. Welcome back to another special Tour de France series episode of Cycling Demystified, brought to you by the Foundation Bike Fit team. In this episode, we put on our bike fitter glasses to dissect the pro peloton from the butt up. We crunched the numbers on what every single world tour team is riding this year, and the results completely caught us off guard. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Italian Takeover: How a single manufacturer managed to sponsor nearly half the peloton, and why historic heavyweights like Fizik have fallen out of the top spot. Marketing vs. Anatomy: Does what the pros ride actually translate to what you should choose for your weekend road bike? The Geometry Hack: How modern riders are shifting away from traditional long noses to short-nose and even time-trial saddles just to cheat strict UCI frame regulations. Peak Saddle & 3D Printing: Have we reached the absolute limit of saddle innovation, or is the industry just trapped in a cycle of expensive "aerodynamic flaps" and hype? Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to leave us a rating or review to help other riders find the show! Have you spotted any weird blacked-out saddles or custom tape jobs in the tour yet? Drop us a message on Instagram at @fdn_bikefit or email us at info@foundation.fit. Keep on spinning! Previous episodes: Ep 41: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 2 of 10: A Fool-Proof Guide To Saddle Height Ep 47: The Ten Pillars of Bike Fit - Part 9 of 10: How to Choose a Saddle Ep 149 Why Do Pros Sit On The Nose Of Their Saddles? If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/ Email us:info@foundation.fit Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to www.foundation.fit to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.
About Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
Professional bike fitters from Foundation Bike Fit Wei & Matt sit down weekly with Frequency Cycleworks mechanic/owner Ev to rant about the bike industry and discuss the ins and outs of cycling with a bias towards bike fitting and custom bikes. Access more episodes, subscribe, and learn more.





