Articles by Mat Steinmetz

Triathlon

Kona Rides: The Positions of the Top Females

A look at the pro bike positions from the IRONMAN World Championship - what works and what doesn't.

by Mat Steinmetz, October 23, 2025

Cycling

Pillars of Speed, Part 4: Aerodynamics

This is part four of the Pillars of Speed series. You can find the prior installments here: Aerodynamics Optimization of frontal surface area and shape to reduce aerodynamic drag. Reducing...

Cycling

Pillars of Speed, Part 3: Power

While it's difficult to objectively measure a fit’s impact on power, a well-executed fit removes the barriers to force production on the bike.

Triathlon

Taupō Rides: The Positions of the Men’s Top 10 Bike Splits from 70.3 Worlds

A fit expert's quick take on the rides and positions for the men with the fastest bike splits in Taupo

Triathlon

Taupō Rides: The Positions of the Women’s Top 10 Bike Splits from 70.3 Worlds

Bike for show, run for dough. Except the podium featured two of the fastest riders at 70.3 Worlds.

Cycling

Pillars of Speed, Part 2: Comfort, The Foundation

Your position on the bike is only as good as the length of time you can hold it for.

News

Part One: Unlocking Speed on the Bike

When I present on time trial (TT) bike fitting, I always start with a simple question: “If I gave you a hat or visor to run in that would save...

News

Aero Evolution: Kona Pro Bike Positions

Everything -- from position to equipment to bottle set-ups -- has evolved.

Triathlon

Bikes of Kona 2024: Bradley Weiss’s Giant Trinity Disc

Frame: Giant Trinity Disc Fit Coordinates:• Pad Stack: 600mm• Pad Reach (back of pad): 495mm• Bar Angulation: 20 deg• Saddle Height: 690mm• Saddle Offset: +20mm Aerobars: Bradley has replaced the...

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Bikes of Kona 2024: Gustav Iden’s Giant Trinity Disc

Frame: Giant Trinity Disc Fit Coordinates:• Pad Stack: 665mm• Pad Reach (back of pad): 572mm• Bar Angulation: 15 deg• Saddle Height: 718mm• Saddle Offset: 0mm View this post on Instagram...

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Bikes of Kona 2024: Kristian Blummenfelt’s Cadex

The 2021 IM World Champion looks to take his second title this weekend, with this bike possibly pushing him to the lead.

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Bikes of Kona 2024: Sam Appleton’s CADEX

FRAME – CADEX Tri Fit Coordinates: • Pad Stack: 650mm• Pad Reach (back of pad): 530mm• Bar Angulation: 20 deg • Saddle Height: 740mm• Saddle Offset: -28mm Cockpit: Sam supports...

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Bikes of Kona 2024: Jackson Laundry’s Ventum Tempus

Frame: Ten years after the release of the original Ventum One, Ventum is back with the all-new Ventum Tempus, expected to launch in early spring 2025. Ventum has opted for...