THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A BIKE FIT.
If you’re looking to buy a new bike then it’s important your get one that not only suits the type of riding you’re intending to do but more importantly it can be adapted to suit your body measurements. At Yélo we’ve partnered with The Bike Fitters, a national mobile bike fitting service – a member of there team can come to your home or office to set up your bike for your specific body measurements.
What is a bike fitting?
Cycling by it’s very nature puts you in a position that you don’t normally spend prolonged periods of time in.
A professional mobile bike fit is a service where a trained expert from The Bike Fitters comes to your location to adjust and tailor your bicycle to your specific body measurements and riding style. This ensures optimal comfort, efficiency, and performance.
Why should I get a bike fit?
Getting a bike fit can significantly improve your riding experience. It helps in reducing discomfort, preventing injuries, and increasing efficiency and power output. Whether you’re a casual rider or a competitive cyclist, a proper bike fit is essential for enjoying your rides to the fullest.
Even if you are not experiencing any aches, pains, pressure of discomfort and proper bike fitting can help in so many other areas. Just knowing that you are in the correct position can help prevent any repetitive stain injuries that are often associated with cycling.
Climbing efficiency can be improved due to being in the correct position, better handling and control, especially when descending, more power and therefore free speed, and arguably the best thing is far more enjoyment.
What’s involved during the fitting?
A full fitting is around a 2-hour process and involves a number of steps required to gather information even before the rider gets on the bike.
- Initial consultation and pre – fit questionnaire
- Full biomechanical assessment including testing flexibility and mobility ranges
- Sit bone measurement and saddle fitting using idMatch Smart Caliper (Intertrochanteric distance measurement, Thigh-diameter measurement & Pelvic rotation measurement)
- Cleat alignment including forefoot offset using the idMatch Cleat Fit System which includes:
- Full setup of cleats and shoes (first pair of shoes included, additional pairs are charged separately)
- Precise measurements of each foot including length of foot, Metatarsal length and foot width using laser guided idMatch foot meter
- Measurement of forefoot offset using idMatch laser guided forefoot tilt meter
- Use of laser guided jig with cleat stencil to perfectly align cleats
- Observation of current riding position (on static trainer) at various power/speed efforts.
- Complete on the bike position measurement with goniometer, stem sizer and IdMatch positioning tool.
- Saddle height adjustment
- Saddle fore & aft position adjustment
- Leg alignment & knee position adjustment
- Stem position and measurement with stem sizer
- Cockpit setup with hood adjustment/alignment
How do I prepare for the bike fit?
Please ensure your bike is clean and in good working condition. If you have any specific concerns or areas of discomfort while riding, be ready to discuss them during your appointment as the bike fitter will ask you all of this.
You’ll need to have all bikes, static indoor trainers and shoes that you have requested to be included in your fitting available on the day of your fitting.
You’ll need enough room for us to conduct your assessments (both standing and lay on a physio mat) and also room to set your bike(s) up on a trainer so that our bike fitters can observe you from the sides, front and back and then take all the various measurements. This is typically done in an open area of at least 2m x 2m (conservatory, lounge/dinning room, garage, kitchen or on a nice sunny day in the garden on a flat surface).
How do I book my bike fit?
Booking is easy!
Just visit www.thebikefitters.com and fill out your details on our simple booking form and we’ll be in touch to get you booked in. Don’t forget to mention Yélo Bike Club to claim your discounted rate.
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