Chris Steffanoni - Aligned Sports Therapy

Chris Steffanoni - Aligned Sports Therapy Chris Steffanoni is a sports myotherapist and nutritionist with a strong focus on endurance sports.

He is a professional member of Sports Medicine Australia and The Australian Natural Therapists Association Chris' professional services, including bike fitting, sports injury management, dry-needling, and nutritional assessments.

French classics 💙🤍❤️
02/06/2026

French classics 💙🤍❤️

Are deep drops going to make a comeback? Traditional deep-drop handlebars began to disappear from road bikes about 20 ye...
29/04/2026

Are deep drops going to make a comeback?

Traditional deep-drop handlebars began to disappear from road bikes about 20 years ago, when brands like FSA & Easton introduced the modern compact drop bar shape, which has become almost universal.
These new bars, which had a shorter reach and drop than traditional and "anatomic" bars, promoted a more comfortable position for most riders at a time when slammed stems were commonplace, and coaches would yell "get in the drops" to any athlete spotted off the front or back of the pack.

But are we about to see a return to deeper handlebar drops?

The current trend is for riders to have higher bars, with most positions optimised for aerodynamics in the hood position.

The potential downside of this change is raising the centre of gravity in the drop position, which can theoretically negatively affect bike handling when cornering, descending, or sprinting.

If deep drops return to the market, riders might have the best of both worlds: higher hood positions for comfort and aerodynamics, but low drop positions for those aggressive moments like bombing the Poggio or Alton Rd hairpins; times when a low centre of gravity for handling can make a real difference.

Flashback to a beautiful custom design and build. 💚🤍❤️
22/04/2026

Flashback to a beautiful custom design and build.
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21/04/2026

Mystery solved.
I reached out to Canyon again to clarify the geometry of their new Endurace CFR road bike. No response from their head office, but someone must be watching these reels, as over the weekend they quietly updated the Canyon website to reflect the numbers we suspected were right. The mathematically impossible geometry is gone. Seat tube angle is a very orthodox 73.5°, not 76.6.

16/04/2026

Update for those following

I spoke to a few bike industry folk about the Canyon Endurance geometry charts, and nobody has been able to figure out how the frame angles and tube lengths can work.

We ran the numbers in my frame design software and then did some old-school trig to validate them. Both methods indicate that the geometry charts are incorrect for the new model.
This is an issue because people might drop $15,000 on a new bike and might not be able to get their saddle or handlebars into the expected position.

We think the simplest explanation is that somebody at Canyon HQ just typed the wrong seat tube angle onto the charts.

You can't have a bike with a 560mm top tube, 393mm reach, and a 76.6° seat tube angle unless you use some seriously unorthodox measurement methods.

The geo numbers work perfectly if the seat tube angle is 73.5°

Time to update the website

14/04/2026

I'm losing sleep over the new Canyon Endurace CFR.

Typically, we would see the effective top tube length shorten as the seat tube angle increases, if the frame stack and reach are maintained.

I haven't got my hands on one of these bad boys yet but the geometry charts are cracking me. Send help!

Say goodbye to bruised forearms.
31/03/2026

Say goodbye to bruised forearms.

There are so many variables when it comes to bike fit.The tailoring bike helps us test different frame sizes and styles,...
27/03/2026

There are so many variables when it comes to bike fit.
The tailoring bike helps us test different frame sizes and styles, bar widths, crank lengths, and seat tube angles.
All in the name of peak performance.

What's your go-to fuel for bike training sessions? Gels, lollies, baby food, doughnuts?Have LCMs taken over the old-scho...
23/03/2026

What's your go-to fuel for bike training sessions?
Gels, lollies, baby food, doughnuts?
Have LCMs taken over the old-school homemade rice cake?
Asking for a friend.


19/03/2026

Frame sizing can be confusing for newcomers to the sport. On the surface, different brands can appear to recommend different-sized bikes, but when you dig into the details of frame geometry, the recommendations are fairly consistent.

I ran through 30 different brands, all of which recommended frames with reach lengths within 9mm of each other. That's less than one stem size difference.

Stack heights vary a bit more, but ultimately, the geometry differences between frame styles are more pronounced than the differences between frame sizes, so style selection is paramount.

It's important to remember that these size guides are just that, guides. They'll work for most people, but not everyone, and you should also bear in mind that most people can easily ride a couple of different frame sizes, each with slightly different compromises.

If you need to have doubts on which size works best for you, a good bike fitter can help you translate geometry charts and component specs to help you make the best decision when purchasing a new ride.



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