When you arrive for your appointment you will be greeted and escorted to your private fitting area. Here we start with your assessment. We believe that every aspect of our fitting process is valuable to ensure the best fit for each individual athlete, which is why we do not short cut the fitting process. Our goal is for you to leave each fitting with the knowledge to recognize and understand the reasons and benefits of proper position and posture on your bicycle. The more knowledge and awareness you have as an athlete about your equipment, posture, technique and position the better your cycling experience will be. Your fits will likely average about two hours but it may take up to three hours to get your final position.
All Fittings Include (but are not limited to):
· Initial interview process and assessment
· Discussion of injuries and/ or asymmetries
· Identification of short and long term cycling goals
· Discussion/ awareness of corrective prescription or orthotic devices
· Discussion of your riding style, habits, history, and experience
· Shoe fit and wear assessment
· Cleat alignment (both by laser and tool)
· Ankle, knee, hip alignment
· Pedal stroke analysis
· Pelvic orientation
· Saddle alignment (fore, aft, tilt, height)
· Crank length assessment
· Reach adjustment/ determination (saddle to handlebar distance)
· Stem positioning
· Handlebar sizing for reach, drop, width, position
· Aerobar positioning (aero fittings) length, width, height, extension, rotation
Determining a cyclist's optimal position
Riding a bike is a dynamic action that requires a combination of balance, technique and comfort to be done for any length of time efficiently. Our fitting process starts by following a specific kinetic chain throughout the body. Beginning with cleat placement and alignment we work our way up through the body via the knee, then to the pelvis, to the lumbar spine, the scapula and cervical spine area. Back down from the shoulders to elbow to wrist, hand and fingers. Throughout the process we are continually checking and re-checking any adjustments and the resulting effects on the kinetic chain. By employing technology including Retul we are able to monitor the adjustments accurately while also having final exact final measurements at the conclusion of the fitting.
