Kevin Saunders' Articles
Kevin's articles reflect a decades long interest in cycling, structures, engineering, anatomy, biomechanics and kinesiology. As with any work in progress, technology changes with the times, yet it is interesting to see things written years ago compared to today.
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Find your own Tri bike setup like a pro
I constantly am asked if I can help folks remotely with their bicycle setup. Read more about Find your own Tri bike setup like a pro
Find your Road Bike Setup like a Pro
Since I added a post on the way to find your tri bike setup, I am now working on my program to help you define your road bike setup. Read more about Find your Road Bike Setup like a Pro
What I learned about bicycle positioning from a speed skater
During the 2010 Winter Olympics I saw Apolo Anton Ohno capture a silver medal which puts him in some pretty good company with Bonnie Blair and Eric Heiden. Read more about What I learned about bicycle positioning from a speed skater
Saddle height tidbits – A little too low or a little too high?
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Do you train in the rain or the dark?
I like rollers and the Tacx virtual reality trainers that we offer at KGS Bikes. Here is a quick opinion of both. Read more about Do you train in the rain or the dark?
Who decides what bike you want, or Would Cesaer have wanted a Cervelo?
The job of marketing companies is to make you aware of their products. I am amazed at some big bicycle companies marketing brilliance. They are able to make bicycles “win” races without athletes and make you want a particular brand so badly you can taste it. This is the job of marketing , to make you feel you need something, whether you can afford it or not. Read more about Who decides what bike you want, or Would Cesaer have wanted a Cervelo?
On the road to mediocrity, from Seth’s Blog
On the road to mediocrity, Along the way, we settle. Well, we don't settle, but Seth Godin writes about it. Read more about On the road to mediocrity, from Seth’s Blog
What the bicycle industry wants – Paraphrased from Seth’s Blog
I spend most of my time looking for people who are unhappy with the bicycle business just enough to consider that they can ride a bike designed for them. It is bucking the system and I know it. I get enough reward from seeing a client and friend get on a new bike that is really designed for them and riding it for the first time that all this frustration is worth it. Read more about What the bicycle industry wants – Paraphrased from Seth’s Blog
Bicycle fitter vs. designer-What’s the difference?
I was on a ride this weekend and a friend was introducing me and stumbled when describing what I do for a living. I realized that I need to improve the definition of what goes on at KGS Bikes. I figure if I heard this confusion once, it happens a lot behind my back! Read more about Bicycle fitter vs. designer-What’s the difference?
Parlee Z4, Z5 and Stock TT – Another way to get the best
Get a Parlee Z4 from $2900 or a Parlee Z5 or TT from $3900 from KGS Bikes Read more about Parlee Z4, Z5 and Stock TT – Another way to get the best