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Triathlete Anna Hofstetter with Vélobsessive
Vélobsessive Welcomes Triathlete Anna Hofstetter as New Brand Ambassador
|Thomas Glättli
Munich-based triathlete Anna Hofstetter joins Vélobsessive as brand ambassador, racing the Purple Air with a clear goal: qualify for the Ironman World Championship. Read more...
Cyclist riding a Vélobsessive custom road bike
Over 100 Five-Star Reviews for Bike Fitting and Road Bikes – Thank You for Your Trust
|Thomas Glättli
Vélobsessive has now surpassed 100 five-star Google reviews — a milestone built on honest advice, individual bike fitting sessions, and a shared passion for road cycling. Read more...
Pedal and cleat analysis at Vélobsessive Bike Fitting
New Ultra-Light Carbon Wheelset from Vélobsessive
|Thomas Glättli
Vélobsessive presents its new set of carbon wheels for disc brakes — featuring corrugated rim technology, aerodynamic carbon spokes and ceramic bearings, all weighing just 1,288 g. Read more...
Professional Bike Fitting at Vélobsessive Switzerland
Process of a professional bike fitting at Vélobsessive
|Thomas Glättli
Many of our customers wonder what to expect during a bike fitting. In this article, we explain the process of a typical bike fitting at Vélobsessive — from the initial analysis to the... Read more...
Paradox blue frame detail
Enhance Your Road Bike with the Ultimate Drivetrain Upgrade Kit
|Thomas Glättli
The Vélobsessive Drivetrain Upgrade Kit combines ceramic bearings, carbon chainrings, and a lightweight cassette to save watts and sharpen your road bike's performance in one professional installation. Read more...
Strength training exercises for road cyclists
Strength Training for Road Cyclists: Pedaling Effectively and Efficiently
|Thomas Glättli
Targeted strength training helps road cyclists pedal more efficiently, prevent injuries, and transfer more power — here's which muscles to train and when to start. Read more...
Paradox blue frame close-up
Road Bike Tires: Tubeless or Traditional with Tube?
|Thomas Glättli
A practical breakdown of tubeless vs. tube tires for road cyclists — comparing weight, rolling resistance, puncture protection, and ease of maintenance to help you choose the right setup. Read more...
Aerodynamics in Road Cycling
Aerodynamics in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Aerodynamic resistance accounts for nearly half of all resistance a road cyclist faces — here's how rider position, frame design, and wheelset choice each contribute and what you can do... Read more...
Gruppetto Swiss cycling magazine featuring Vélobsessive
Gruppetto new Swiss Magazine for Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Vélobsessive is backing Gruppetto — Switzerland's new cycling magazine — as an advertising partner throughout 2024, including coverage of the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich Read more...
Bernd John riding the Vélobsessive Purple Air
The Invisible Force: Rolling Resistance in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Rolling resistance accounts for around 9% of total resistance in road cycling — here's what causes it, how tire width and pressure affect it, and where it trades off against... Read more...
Cyclist riding a Vélobsessive road bike outdoors
Pedal Efficiency in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Most cyclists optimize weight and aerodynamics — but pedal efficiency, where hobbyists average just 30–40% versus a pro's 60%, may be the biggest untapped performance gain on the bike. Read more...
Body measurement during a Vélobsessive Bike Fitting
Bike-Fitting: Adjustment of Handlebar Position
|Thomas Glättli
The final step in bike fitting — handlebar position — determines back angle and reach, and getting it right requires balancing flexibility, anatomy, and riding goals. Read more...
Detailed Bike Fitting analysis at Vélobsessive
Sitting Position and Saddle Adjustment in Road Cycling
|Thomas Glättli
Saddle selection and position are among the most impactful adjustments in bike fitting — affecting power transfer, comfort, and long-term joint health on every ride. Read more...
Professional Bike Fitting process at Vélobsessive
The Significance of Precise Cleat Adjustments
|Thomas Glättli
Cleat adjustment is the first and most critical step in any bike fitting — an often-overlooked detail that directly influences saddle height, handlebar position, and long-term knee health. Read more...
Paradox drivetrain and component detail
100% 5-star reviews on Google
|Thomas Glättli
Since day one, every single Vélobsessive customer has left a 5-star review on Google — 25 and counting. Here's what they had to say. Read more...
Princess of Orange road bike wheel close-up
Insights into the Details of Vélobsessive Wheels
|Thomas Glättli
From hidden nipples to ceramic-bearing hubs — a detailed look at the components and engineering choices behind every Vélobsessive wheelset. Read more...
3D-printed headset spacers by Vélobsessive
3D-Printed Spacers - an Innovation by Vélobsessive
|Thomas Glättli
Instead of a stack of up to nine separate pieces, Vélobsessive produces the headset cap and spacers as a single 3D-printed component — custom-built to the millimeter for each rider. Read more...
Custom road bike at the Vélobsessive studio
The new Purple Air 2024 triathlon and time trial bike from Vélobsessive - lighter, faster and more versatile!
|Thomas Glättli
The Purple Air 2024 arrives lighter, faster, and more versatile — with a fully redesigned carbon cockpit, integrated cable routing, and flexible wheel configuration for triathletes and time trialists. Read more...
Bike Fitting simulator session at Vélobsessive
Bike Fitting Gift Card
|Thomas Glättli
A professional bike fitting makes a genuinely useful gift — order a Vélobsessive gift card online in any amount, valid indefinitely, redeemable directly on the website. Read more...
Bernd John racing with Vélobsessive
Bernd John wins individual time trial with Vélobsessive Purple Air
|Thomas Glättli
Just days after picking up his new Purple Air, 72-year-old time trial specialist Bernd John climbed to the top of the podium at a 22 km individual time trial near... Read more...
Bike Fitting Services for Triathletes
Bike Fitting Services for Triathletes
|Thomas Glättli
Vélobsessive now offers two dedicated triathlon bike fitting services — Bike Fitting TRI and Bike Fitting TRI Pro — focused on optimizing the aero position on the simulator under real... Read more...
Smart eyewear glasses for cyclists by Vélobsessive
Second Generation of Smart Eyewear for Athletes
|Thomas Glättli
The second generation of sports smart glasses is lighter, brighter, and longer-lasting — Vélobsessive now stocks the ENGO 1 and ENGO 2, which connect directly to your existing GPS devices... Read more...
Vélobsessive custom road bike collection
Why you should own several bike models
|Thomas Glättli
Route, road surface, elevation, and temperature all influence how a bike performs — and why matching the right bike to the right course can make a meaningful difference in speed... Read more...
Cyclist climbing with a Vélobsessive road bike
How to get faster on your road bike
|Thomas Glättli
A practical breakdown of every force slowing you down on the road — and where investing your time and money will actually make a difference in overall performance. Read more...
Custom-designed Vélobsessive road bike in company branding
Custom Road Bikes in your Company’s Design
|Thomas Glättli
Vélobsessive builds custom road bikes in your company's colors and logo — a unique way to combine a passion for cycling with representing your brand on every ride. Read more...
New Shimano Ultegra and Dura-Ace Groupsets with 12-speed Gears
New Shimano Ultegra and Dura-Ace Groupsets with 12-speed Gears
|Thomas Glättli
All new Vélobsessive road bikes configured with Shimano Ultegra or Dura-Ace now ship with the latest 2×12-speed wireless Di2 versions — here's what changed across shifting, interface, drivetrain, and braking. Read more...
Cyclist being measured at Vélobsessive Bike Fitting
Vélobsessive Bike Fitting Services in Zürich
|Thomas Glättli
As an official Bikefitting.com partner, Vélobsessive offers three levels of professional bike fitting — Basic, Dynamic, and Pro — all at a fixed price, with no extra charge if your... Read more...