I’m excited to introduce the new CyclingAbout Comfort Lab!
If you’ve followed this site for a while, you’ll know I have a keen interest in components that improve ride comfort. Over the years, I’ve explored everything from stems, saddles, suspension seatposts, and carbon seatposts to rear suspension. I’ve even shown that steel frames play very little role in ride comfort.
I’m always looking for ways to optimise the riding experience, and using quantitative data seems like the best way to identify the bikes and components that truly make a difference.
That’s why I was immediately intrigued when vibration test expert Krzysztof Wierzbicki asked if we could publish his existing vibration tests on CYCLINGABOUT.
He also shared his plans for a more scientific approach to measuring bike comfort – and just like that, I was sold on the idea.
What Is The CYCLINGABOUT Comfort Lab Exactly?
The CYCLINGABOUT Comfort Lab is a dedicated section of this website focused on finding the most comfortable bikes and components.
Here, you’ll find scientific vibration tests, comfort-focused product reviews, and interviews with experts in the field.
So far, the Comfort Lab has shown that:
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A rigid carbon fork can absorb more high-frequency vibration than a suspension fork
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A good suspension seatpost can reduce rear-bike vibrations by over 25%
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Cushcore tire inserts are almost too good to be true
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There’s no noticeable vibration difference between carbon and titanium frames
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A suspension stem can improve front-end comfort by 20–30%
You can explore Krzysztof Wierzbicki’s full library of vibration tests HERE.
About Krzysztof Wierzbicki
Krzysztof is a cycling enthusiast from Poland who founded the GravelBikes.cc website, which has now fully merged with CyclingAbout.
Over the years, he has tested dozens of bikes and components using a precise vibration-measuring methodology. When a component performs well, Krzysztof installs it on what he calls his “benchmark bike” – a reference bike used to compare any new bike or component against.
This scientific approach has helped him build a gravel bike that’s both extremely comfortable and fun to ride. You can read more about his benchmark bikes HERE.
But Krzysztof’s journey toward the ultimate in bike comfort is far from over. That’s why he joined forces with me, not only to update his existing vibration test articles, but also to refine and improve his testing methodology.
Why does he invest so much in vibration-testing bikes and components? In his own words:
“I like to ride, feel free, and explore every route that seems interesting. And I want to be comfortable while doing it. I hope my vibration tests, interviews, and reviews can help CyclingAbout readers enjoy a much more comfortable cycling experience.”
Please give Krzysztof a warm welcome! You can explore over 50 of his vibration tests HERE.
