Road-Cyclist's Handbook

A complete guide to road-cycling: from choosing the perfect bike, to nailing your gear ratios, upgrading components, road-bike care, and more. It’s your go-to resource for all things fast with pedals. And new chapters are launched every month!

We also have our weekly updated DACHS Blog where you can learn about news, tips and trends around road-cycling

Road-Cyclist's Handbook

Road-Bike Fitting - Professional Bike Fit

Professional Bike Fit

A professional bike fit can transform your cycling experience — improving comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Learn when to seek expert fitting advice and what to expect from the process.

Professional Bike Fit

A professional bike fit can transform your cycling experience — improving comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Learn when to seek expert fitting advice and what to expect from the process.

Road-Bike Fitting - Common discomforts and solutions

Common Issues & Solutions

Even the best road-bike set-up can cause discomfort if small details are overlooked. This guide breaks down common cycling pains by body area — from feet to hands — with...

Common Issues & Solutions

Even the best road-bike set-up can cause discomfort if small details are overlooked. This guide breaks down common cycling pains by body area — from feet to hands — with...

Road Bike Fitting - Handlebar adjustment

Handlebar Set-Up

Handlebar set-up affects comfort, aerodynamics, and handling. Small adjustments making a big difference in performance. From stem height and handlebar tilt to brake-lever reach and handlebar choice, every detail influences...

Handlebar Set-Up

Handlebar set-up affects comfort, aerodynamics, and handling. Small adjustments making a big difference in performance. From stem height and handlebar tilt to brake-lever reach and handlebar choice, every detail influences...

Road Bike Fitting Guide - Adjusting Saddle

Saddle Set-Up

Properly setting up your saddle is more than just adjusting the height—it’s about fine-tuning four key adjustments to achieve the perfect balance of power, comfort, and efficiency. From saddle height...

Saddle Set-Up

Properly setting up your saddle is more than just adjusting the height—it’s about fine-tuning four key adjustments to achieve the perfect balance of power, comfort, and efficiency. From saddle height...

Road Bike Fitting - Road Cycling Shoes

Cycling Shoes Set-Up

Finding the perfect road-cycling shoe fit is essential for comfort, power transfer, and injury prevention. From measuring foot length, width, and arch height to selecting the right cleats and adjusting...

Cycling Shoes Set-Up

Finding the perfect road-cycling shoe fit is essential for comfort, power transfer, and injury prevention. From measuring foot length, width, and arch height to selecting the right cleats and adjusting...

Road Cycling - Road Bike Fit

Fitting to Style & Ability

A proper bike fit is the key to comfort, performance, and injury prevention on the road bike. Whether you're optimizing for endurance, speed, or climbing, understanding bike-fitting principles will help...

Fitting to Style & Ability

A proper bike fit is the key to comfort, performance, and injury prevention on the road bike. Whether you're optimizing for endurance, speed, or climbing, understanding bike-fitting principles will help...