- Regular Fit
- Performance Fit
- Pre-Purchase Frame Sizing
- Bike Fit Review Consultation
- Cleat Fit/Adjustment
A
good bike fit is
essential for ensuring a comfortable and injury free cycling experience
as well as helping a rider achieve optimal power and efficiency. What
constitutes a good fit is a very individual thing as many factors need
to be taken into account during the fitting process. Such factors
include the event type, riding style, strength, flexibility and injury
history. At Cycle Dynamics every client is fitted with these points in
mind.
The bike fitting services offered below are targeted at largely injury
free riders with no significant past history of cycling related
injuries. Any rider that has significant past or present overuse injury
problems should direct their attention to the Injury Management
page. Prices listed below are not inclusive of any parts that may be
required to attain an optimum position (eg - stems, cranks, cleat
wedges etc).
Regular Fit
The
regular fit caters for the serious recreational rider or club racer. A
basic physical and biomechanical screening is performed to identify any
issues that may need to be accommodated in the bike fit then body
measurements are taken to guide the fitting process. The bike fit is
conducted in a methodical and meticulous manner and only concludes when
both the rider and Ben are satisfied with the end result, typically
taking around 1.5-2hrs to complete. An
outline of the fit is as follows:
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Basic physical and biomechanical screening
- Review of injury history
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Positioning on bike
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RAD cleat adjustment if required
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Position measurement sheet for future reference
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Cost - $200 (Health fund rebate may apply). $210 as of 1/3/10
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Additional bikes - pro-rata hourly rate to max of $100 each
- 10% off any components required to achieve fit from Cycleogical
Performance Fit
Targeted at the serious racer or riders undertaking large training volumes, the performance fit offers a higher degree of precision through the use of video analysis and the Spinscan feature on the Computrainer. The use of video analysis facilitates the detection of more subtle biomechanical issues that may be difficult to detect with the naked eye and allows accurate quantitative measure to be taken with the motion analysis software.
The
Spinscan feature of the Computrainer provides realtime data on the
efficiency and symmetry of force application throughout the full
360° of the pedal stroke, This data can be used to fine tune
the
position to attain the most efficient pedal stroke possible. A more
in-depth whole body physical and biomechanical screening is provided to
detect any issues that may result in injury in the future.
The performance fit is more time intensive so allow around 2.5hrs
when
booking. An outline of the fit is as follows:
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Thorough physical and biomechanical screening
- Review of injury history
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Positioning on bike aided by video analysis and Spinscan
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RAD cleat adjustment if required
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Position measurement sheet for future reference
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Cost - $275 (Health fund rebate may apply). $285 as of 1/3/10
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Additional bikes - pro-rata hourly rate to max of $100 each
- 10% off any components required to achieve fit from Cycleogical
Pre-Purchase Frame Sizing
Pre-purchase sizing to ensure you avoid the costly error of buying a bike that is the wrong size. This service applies to sizing both stock and custom frames. A custom frame may be required in cases where a rider's body size and proportions prevent a suitable position from being achieved on a stock frame. A frame sizing session involves:
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Physical/biomechanical screening
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Fitting on the fully adjustable Dynafit frame
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Measurements from Dynafit frame are taken and entered into the bikeCAD software program to determine optimum frame geometry or evaluate the suitability of existing stock frames.
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Recommendations given on up to 3 preferred makes/models of bikes selected by customer. Additional bikes $10 each.
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Cost - $125 (Health fund rebate may apply). $135 as of 1/3/10
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Follow-up fit done at pro-rata hourly rate (typically takes around 30-40mins to achieve the same level of fit as the regular fit)
Bike Fit Review Consultation
Fine tuning of position is sometimes required a number of weeks down the track to accommodate changes in strength and flexibility over time or minor changes in equipment. Usually takes 30mins or less unless fitting new equipment.
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Cost - $65 for 30mins, pro-rata hourly rate thereafter (health fund rebate may apply). Starting at $70 as of 1/3/10
- 10% off any components required to achieve fit from Cycleogical
Cleat Fit/Adjustment
Accurate cleat placement is one of the most important aspecs of bike fitting as the shoe/pedal interface is where the power you produce is transferred to the bike. Malaligned cleats have implications for power production, but more importantly they can be potent source of overuse injuries.
For pedal systems with minimal to no float, RADs (Rotational Adjustment Devices) may be used to allow very precise adjustments to the rotational aspect of cleat positioning. By using the RADs, your cleat position can be dialled in to where your foot naturally wants to sit throughout the full pedal stroke, thereby minimising the transmission of torsional stresses up the lower limb. This is of absolute importance in riders of fixed cleat systems. These days many pedal systems incorporate a significant degree of float (rotation in the horizontal plane) which helps to reduce these torsional stresses.
Below is an outline of what is involved in a cleat fit/adjustment. Note that while it involves possible adjustment of seat position, this is done on the basis of what is required to maintain the same relative position following changes in cleat position (ie - it is not a substitute for a bike fit). Cleats should be readjusted each and every time when changing shoes or pedal systems. The cleat fit/adjustment includes:
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Adjustment of fore/aft cleat position and Q-factor
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Adjustment of cleat rotation using RADs if required
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Any necessary adjustments to seat position based on changes in cleat position
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Cost - $65 (Health fund rebate may apply). $70 as of 1/3/10