Bicycle adjustment aids

The “Fitting Box” is one option here. It helps you to adjust all components correctly; an essential requirement for comfortable cycling. Pain or discomfort can be significantly reduced or even avoided by doing this. The box contains instructions, a plumb bob, a spirit level, 4 measuring templates, a quick guide (poster), a measuring tape and marking stickers. This means you have all the tools and information at hand to adjust your bike for an ergonomic riding position.
For everyone travelling digitally, in addition to the printed description in the ‘Touring’ box, there is an access code that you can use to create a personal account online. This is where you will find videos and animations, not to mention further detailed explanations. All of the values that you need to optimise the settings are calculated and saved automatically. Helpful additional components are recommended on request.

nother tool is the CyclingRight.com website. This advice site makes it really easy for you to find the perfect solution for your type of bike and the right bike adjustments. And if reading isn’t your thing, all adjustments are clearly explained in short explanation videos. And the great thing is that the videos are all adapted to the selected bike type. You’ll also find short text summaries of each video’s contents. So, with the help of five steps, almost any bike can be optimally adjusted in just under fifteen minutes.

But CyclingRight.com offers even more than that. It includes a section that helps you to pinpoint the pain that occurs while cycling and its cause. Appropriate solutions are then suggested.

The site also features exercises to strengthen muscles relevant to cycling and tips for choosing the right type of bike, as well as concise information on various components and models, e.g. handlebars, saddles, grips and pedals.
This online tool means you always have a practical guide with you – even when you're on your next bike tour.

Zielgerichtete Bewegung in ausreichendem Maße ist eines der besten Mittel zur Bekämpfung und Vermeidung von Rückenschmerzen. Ein Gerät, mit dem solche zielgerichteten Bewegungsabläufe möglich sind, ist ein sogenanntes Stepper-Fahrrad. Es sieht aus wie ein Fahrrad, hat jedoch keinen Sattel, wird also stehend gefahren. Im Gegensatz zum normalen Fahrrad wird das Stepper-Fahrrad nicht durch Drehbewegungen der Pedale angetrieben, sondern durch Auf- und Ab-Bewegung, wie man sie von herkömmlichen Steppern kennt.Targeted exercise in sufficient quantities is one of the best ways to combat and prevent back pain. One piece of equipment that enables such targeted movements is a stepper bike. It looks like a bicycle, but has no saddle, so you ride it standing up. Unlike a normal bicycle, the stepper bike is not propelled by turning the pedals, but by an up and down movement, as is familiar from conventional steppers.

The upper body remains upright while riding and is constantly in motion to maintain balance. This trains the deep muscles around the spine, which are crucial for a healthy, pain-free back. In addition, riding a stepper bike also strengthens many other muscle groups in the body. This makes riding a good endurance and strength training exercise for the entire body. It also trains coordination skills and improves balance. This helps to prevent falls and twisting your ankle in everyday life.

Although stepper bikes are designed for anyone who enjoys exercise, people with health problems can benefit particularly from this training device. People who experience pain when running or cycling can benefit from its therapeutic effects. This is because it allows the muscles to be trained in a very gentle and targeted manner.

Of course, all requirements for safe training with minimal risk of injury must also be met. Stepper bikes must therefore offer the necessary sure-footedness with anti-slip protection on the pedals. Furthermore, the frame must be ergonomically shaped and the handlebars must be height-adjustable. An optional suspension fork is also advantageous. The existing braking system should be state of the art, such as mechanical V-brakes or hydraulic disc brakes.

For example, if you no longer cycle for health reasons or are looking for an alternative to conventional cycling, you should consider a stepper bike. It combines the advantages of cycling and running with each other and is even easier on the back and joints than the bicycle because of the upright posture when riding.

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