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13 mei 2026
Why a triathlon bikefit goes far beyond “sitting well on the bike”
Within the triathlon world, everything revolves around efficiency. Not only aerodynamic, but above all biomechanical and physiological. A fast position that your body cannot support will sooner or l
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7 februari 2026
Knee pain on the bike: why the knee is rarely the problem
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons cyclists seek help. And also one of the most misunderstood.Patellofemoral pain. IT band irritation. Medial knee pain. Pain behind the knee. Pain that appear
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27 december 2025
Bikefit Van Staeyen raises the new merged team Lotto Intermarché to an unprecedented bike fit level.
There is a persistent misconception in cycling: that the WorldTour is the endpoint of optimization. That once you get there, everything is right. That positions are "finished". That the body will simply ad
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2 september 2025
Jarno Widar: where talent, biomechanics and innovation meet
We had the honour of guiding Jarno in our practice, and what struck us was not only his physique or his engine, but above all his willingness to invest in details that to outsiders often r
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9 april 2025
Spina.flow – The X-ray-free revolution in cycling posture and health
And that is exactly where our Spina.flow analysis comes in. Underpinned by revolutionary LiDAR technology, this is not a gadget or a toy. This is a medical-grade, full-body posture scan
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6 februari 2025
From the snooker table to the triathlon bike: how Luca Brecel is pushing his limits
Luca Brecel is by nature an athlete with exceptional body control, but cycling over long distances calls for a different kind of load. His challenge does not lie in power, but in
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5 december 2024
The crank length madness: everything you need to know about shorter cranks
At Bikefit Van Staeyen, we’ve spent the past years studying the effects of shorter cranks on biomechanics, joint stress, and power output. While there are clear advantages, shorter cranks are not the
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8 november 2024
Why is the sacrum so important for male and female riders? What is it and what is the function of the tailbone?
The sacrum is a triangular bone located between the two hip bones and forms the keystone of the posterior pelvic ring. It consists of five fused vertebrae (S1-S5) and has unique struc
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13 oktober 2024
Optimizing Victor Campenaerts’ Aerodynamic Position: A Deep Dive into Performance at the Highest Level
At our bikefitting lab, we took a deep, technical dive into Victor’s posture, focusing on three key parameters that are crucial for time trial performance: aerodynamics, power output, and comfort. The
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5 augustus 2024
An in-depth look at our technology in bike fitting: Metaphors from Nature
Imagine a vast forest, where every tree represents a muscle and every stream of water symbolises the blood supply. Just as a forest can suffer under drought, muscles and joints
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18 juni 2024
Jarno Widar wins Giro d’Italia Next Gen: a biomechanical success story
From the beginning, it was clear that Jarno had immense potential. However, like many cyclists, he exhibited certain biomechanical asymmetries that needed addressing to optimize his performance and pr
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19 mei 2024
From liver transplant to comfort and performance on the bike: an in-depth look at bike fitting after PSC (liver disease)
Post-transplant, Erik experienced various physical complaints that affected his daily life and his cycling performance. Specific complaints such as pain in the knees and lower back, especially on the
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6 mei 2024
From talent to triumph: Maxim Van Gils and the rising stars of Lotto Dstny and Team Flanders Baloise
The collaboration with Maxim began with a thorough evaluation of his existing insoles. Maxim came to us this past winter for his foot biomechanics after having tried out many cycling insoles in the past
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9 april 2024
The Puzzle Piece of the Spring: complex saddle and foot problems combined with a numb hand
The history of the science of movement cannot be told without paying tribute to Sir Isaac Newton, whose three laws of motion and gravity form the basis of how we understand forces today
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17 maart 2024
How top talent Duarte Marivoet and professional rider Dries Van Gestel benefit from advanced bike fit technologies
Duarte Marivoet, a young talent within professional cycling, came to us with the goal of taking his time trial position and overall aerodynamics to a higher level. Thanks to the innovative
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28 december 2023
How Bikefit Van Staeyen had a minuscule part in Geert Lauryssen’s victory in the Hell of Kasterlee
Geert came to Bikefit Van Staeyen with a feeling of discomfort on his mountain bike. He was missing that essential 'good feeling'. With the 2024 XTerra season on the horizon, we knew that every d
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14 december 2023
The Importance of Professional Cycling Insoles in Bikefitting
Kevin Van Staeyen, Founder and Bikefit Expert Bikefit Van Staeyen
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8 september 2023
THE BELGIAN ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST: BIKEFIT VAN STAEYEN
Whether you are a passionate cyclist, interested in bikefitting, or simply curious about the inspiring story behind Bikefit Van Staeyen, this podcast episode offers insight and
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