Chris Steffanoni - Aligned Sports Therapy

23/10/2025

Around a quarter of the bikes people bring into the studio for bike fits are gravel bikes. They boomed during the pandemic years and haven't let up.
As always, fits are guided by rider goals. Some want more speed, others better control and many just want to feel comfortable and avoid injury.
It's always an enjoyable working through the process.

22/10/2025

14/10/2025

Is your 2025 handlebar set-up still going to be legal in 2026?

Well, it depends on where you are racing.
have confirmed updated changes coming into effect on January the 1st.

If you're racing the Australian Championships or next year's Amy's GranFondo UCI worlds qualifier, all of these new rules will apply to you. (Unless you are a kid racing J15 or J17 categories).

has wisely made some good exemptions for club and state level racers so you don't all have to go buy new handlebars.

Bar width ✅
Bar flare ✅
Hood angle ✅
Distance between hoods ✅

03/10/2025

Bike fit studio vibes.

19/09/2025

One of the most inconsistent things we see on new bikes is brake hood placement from the factory.

If the hoods aren't set to an orthodox position, most riders can find an ergonomic position in either the hood or drop position, but not both.
Even within the same brand, we see some huge discrepancies in how bikes are put together.

15/09/2025

Last year, the longest stem we used was 150mm for some elite road and track cyclists. The shortest length was 50 mm on some mountain bikers and one tiny road bike.

When selecting stem size, we need to consider bike handling, rider comfort, efficiency, and, for some riders, aesthetics.

If the stem is too long, riders just creep forward onto the nose of their saddle when fatigued or under load.

If their stem is too short, riders tend to brace excessive weight through their arms and shoulders.

Bike fitting is complex and often counterintuitive.

07/08/2025

Evening calm. 🌆

04/08/2025

Every bike fitter loves to see that neutral wrist position after the handlebar rotation and brake hood positions have been dialled in.
You should never feel like a superhero stretching forward on a road bike, and you should never feel like you have to brace too much weight through your hands and shoulders.

29/07/2025

Flashback to that time we were sponsored by McDonalds. I have fond memories of rolling up to Maccas after a Tarts Cup race to get free Big Mac Meals. Sports nutrition at its finest. 🍔🍟🥤

24/07/2025

Getting the right frame style is just as important as picking the correct frame size. (Or arguably more important)

These two road bikes from are the same size, but are chalk and cheese when it comes to geometry.

The Gran Fondo is designed with comfort in mind; its stack height is a whopping 40mm higher than that of the Fuji Transonic. The Transonic is not only lower in the front end but also 23mm longer in reach. It's designed for flexible riders who adopt a low-torso riding position for aero and handling efficiency.

When people book a pre-purchase bike fit session, we run an in-depth review of the geometry numbers to determine which frame style and size best suits the rider's body type and riding goals.

10/07/2025

Crank length is always a hot topic when the TDF kicks off.
Here is my take on crank length and why the bike industry can expect to see a slow shift to shorter crank arms.

Crank length, does it even matter?For as long as I can remember, most road bikes have had cranks between 170 and 175mm long.But in 2024, we are starting to see a change in the bike industry. Some brands are reserving the once-standard 172.5mm cranks exclusively for their extra-large frames. Polygon....

30/06/2025

If you're heading to the clinic today (30/6/25), our service lane is closed for resurfacing.
There are heaps of all day car parks around the corner at the football ground. You can still access the service lane and Gardiner Reserve from Hamilton St.