Your free online portal for better ergonomics on your bike
Especially on a cycling trip, you spend a lot of time on your bike. That makes it all the more important to adjust your bike ergonomically to your body beforehand.
Your bike must be ergonomically tailored to you!
On the new, free online portal RichtigRadfahren.de shows you how you can prevent or reduce back pain, a stiff neck, numb hands, or tingling fingers while cycling.
Adjust Your Bike Properly in 15 Minutes
The foundation for pain-free cycling is always the correct adjustment of your bike—more specifically, the optimal interaction between the rider and the three contact points: the handlebar system, the saddle and seat post, and the pedals. RichtigRadfahren.de makes it very easy for you to find the perfect solution for your bike type. To save you from having to read long texts, the site was designed with short instructional videos tailored specifically to your bike type. In just under a quarter of an hour, nearly any bike can be adjusted to its best possible setting in five steps, allowing you to ride more comfortably, efficiently, and safely.
It’s simple, fast, and free on the new interactive online portal from the ergonomics experts at ergotec.
Unsere neue Serie rund um das Thema "Ergonomisches Radfahren auf dem RuhrtalRadweg"
Cycling correctly: How it works
In the video you will be shown how the interactive and free portal around the topic of ergonomics and safety on the bike works.
Handlebar Positions
Adjusting Handlebar Height for Optimal Comfort: High or Low?
The position of the handlebars significantly determines your posture on the bike. A custom-adjusted handlebar height ensures comfort, relieves strain on your muscles, and prevents pain. But what’s the right setting? The best solution is flexible adjustment—and that’s exactly what adjustable handlebar stems (in both height and angle) and freely adjustable handlebars offer. This lets you quickly find your optimal position without complicated assembly and adjust it as needed.
Why an adjustable handlebar height is important
Adjusting the handlebars? It’s a given with a car—and just as important with a bike! Since you use your muscle power to propel yourself, your posture should be perfectly aligned. The correct handlebar adjustment affects the angle of your upper body, which in turn determines which muscles are engaged and how. Incorrect posture can lead to tension in your neck, shoulders, and back.
Angle-Adjustable Stems: More Flexibility for Your Riding Position
Angle adjustment allows you to fine-tune both the distance between the handlebars and the saddle and the height of the grips. Important to note: Changing the angle also shifts the distance between the handlebars and your upper body. Customizing the setup helps you find an ergonomic riding position and avoid discomfort.
UP AND DOWN TURN 3 ADAPTER: Maximum adjustability
With the UP AND DOWN TURN 3 ADAPTER, you’ll achieve maximum flexibility. Height and lateral adjustments are made easily via a quick-release mechanism—no tools required and no complicated installation. There’s no need to mill the steerer tube. This allows you to easily adjust your handlebar position to suit your needs at any time.
Conclusion: An individually adjustable handlebar height improves comfort, riding experience, and health. With adjustable stems and innovative adapters like the UP AND DOWN TURN 3, you can optimally adjust your riding position at any time.