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Paul
Friday, June 24, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
SwitchIt - Reserve yours now
The NEW SwitchItTM $895.00 Reserve yours now with an initial deposit of $200
Attention BikeFit Pros- please contact us for your additional discount.
Wondering what all the hype is? Here is a video
And here’s the latest from a happy user:
Yesterday I shopped at Bikesport for a new bike seat. The salesperson was Cameron and did an excellent job. She took the time to show me several seats and to place them on a bike for me to sit on. When we came close to a decision I asked to go back and forth between a couple of seats several times. What made this so easy for Cameron and for me was that Bikesport had the quick seat installer that I understand that you have developed. What we did in a few minutes would have taken much longer, been a pain for Cameron and would likely have resulted in me making a decision that I would not have been comfortable with.
Great job by Cameron, Bikesport and you folks for the quick install product.
XXXXXX
Attention BikeFit Pros- please contact us for your additional discount.
Wondering what all the hype is? Here is a video
And here’s the latest from a happy user:
Yesterday I shopped at Bikesport for a new bike seat. The salesperson was Cameron and did an excellent job. She took the time to show me several seats and to place them on a bike for me to sit on. When we came close to a decision I asked to go back and forth between a couple of seats several times. What made this so easy for Cameron and for me was that Bikesport had the quick seat installer that I understand that you have developed. What we did in a few minutes would have taken much longer, been a pain for Cameron and would likely have resulted in me making a decision that I would not have been comfortable with.
Great job by Cameron, Bikesport and you folks for the quick install product.
XXXXXX
Monday, June 20, 2011
Significantly reduce fee for upcoming bike fits
BikeFit recently added extra BikeFit Education classes to the schedule with students arriving from overseas. Because of this we have a limited offering for FREE cleat fits and $75 bike fits. The bike fits are over a $300 value.
Thursday, June 23, 1pm – FREE CLEAT FIT
Friday, June 24, 9:30 am – FREE CLEAT FIT
Friday, June 24, 1:30 pm – FREE CLEAT FIT
Wednesday, June 29, 9am – Complete Bike Fit, $75
Wednesday June 29, 1:30pm – Complete Bike Fit, $75
- Allow up to 2.5 hours for the cleat fits.
- This is part of education so we need you to be there for the students.
- A BikeFit Pro instructor will on hand and involved with each and every bike fit.
1. Name
2. Phone
3. Email
4. Type of bike
5. Type of pedals on your bike
Thursday, June 23, 1pm – FREE CLEAT FIT
Friday, June 24, 9:30 am – FREE CLEAT FIT
Friday, June 24, 1:30 pm – FREE CLEAT FIT
Tuesday, June 28, 9am – Complete Bike Fit, $75
Tuesday, June 28, 1:30pm – Complete Bike Fit, $75Wednesday, June 29, 9am – Complete Bike Fit, $75
Wednesday June 29, 1:30pm – Complete Bike Fit, $75
Please note:
- You must be available for up to 3.5 hours for the complete bike fits. - Allow up to 2.5 hours for the cleat fits.
- This is part of education so we need you to be there for the students.
- A BikeFit Pro instructor will on hand and involved with each and every bike fit.
A credit card is required to hold the spot and will only be charged if you do not show. We have students coming from as far as Korea so we are just looking for a commitment.
Cleat Wedges, ITS shoes wedges are included at no charge with the fit. Cyclists will also have a chance to try the NEW SwitchIt rapid seat changer during their session. The SwitchIt has only been available to a limited audience so far. For an example of how the SwitchIt really works, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BikeFitLLC#p/a/u/0/4w0OU36RfWY1. Name
2. Phone
3. Email
4. Type of bike
5. Type of pedals on your bike
Monday, June 6, 2011
SwitchIT lands in the Pacific Northwest!!!
While not yet available to the rest of the world, they are HERE! Prototypes of the best invention to hit the cycling industry in years are now available for use at these select bike shops. Check ‘em out:
Woodinville Bicycle (Woodinville, WA)
BikeSport (Seattle, WA- Ballard)
Tacoma Bike (Tacoma, WA)
Don’t know what the big deal is about the SwitchIt Rapid Seat Changer? Check this out:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Mike Fraysse’s Sports Resort and BikeFit Pro Green Level Class
Instructors Beth Mason and Paul Swift
Truly the coolest location for a bike fit class. Mike cooks amazing meals and the setting of everyone together in the mansion and around it is awesome.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Josiah Ng...BikeFit Pro? www.josiahng.com
Josiah adding washer to the left pedal of Leslie Girard's bike
This weekends class is being taught by Dave Howells of BC BikeFit and Tony Corke of Tacoma Bike shop and CycleFitUS
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sitting Pretty
... another pretty example!
How common is this and what are the reasons?
Could it be Leg Length Discrepancy?
Or a ad saddle choice?
Or the rider's morphology?
Or the stance?
Being off center by over 1 inch and not feeling it is NOT normal ...
How common is this and what are the reasons?
Could it be Leg Length Discrepancy?
Or a ad saddle choice?
Or the rider's morphology?
Or the stance?
Being off center by over 1 inch and not feeling it is NOT normal ...
Monday, May 16, 2011
Working the SwitchIt
From BikeFit Pro Education class at Mike Fraysse's Sports Resort. The coolest regional training center for BikeFit.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
sitting pretty......not
A little off center
Now sitting pretty
Thanks to Steve H
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Stance width – more wider pedals on the way????
Check out this link
Even the pros are realizing that wider may be better. Actually stance width is an individual thing but the more cyclists are exposed to proper bike fit and manufactures supply the proper equipment – “wider” is here and it is growing.
Some of our recent numbers support that at least half of the pedals on a bike should be a different length and that is probably a low estimate/finding. Today actually getting the different length pedals may be another story but one day that will not be an issue. Eventually different length spindles will be common place and not just found at a few select Speedplay dealers. Going out on a limb I would say this spindle length choice will become expected in bike sizing….that means even before the actual bike fit.
Mention this blog and receive $20 off an order of two lasers with knee dot straps – lasers are the best way to assess and address proper stance width. This offer is good for one week starting today.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Old Country ways - Episode 2
Last Friday, May 6th I was visiting a retailer near Varese, Italy when a group of cyclists comes into the store and one of them asks for a new saddle. He asks the store owner which one was his favorite carbon saddle because his old saddle was not comfortable, the owner pointed to a nice and expensive carbon saddle, the guy said ok and he purchases it on the spot because the owner liked the saddle. The saddle gets installed and off they went to continue their ride. Never once did the owner of he shop see the old saddle before the bike was brought into the store to have the saddle changed after the saddle was paid for.
I can't wait to start seeing more SwitchIt Saddle Changer available in stores around the globe!
I can't wait to start seeing more SwitchIt Saddle Changer available in stores around the globe!
Old Country ways - Episode 1
I was just in Italy this past Thursday and Friday visiting dealers and on Thursday I stumbled across a fitter doing a fit. I stood back and looked at the person being fitted and the fitter doing his job. After a few minutes of watching the fitter do his thing and never asking once to the customer how he was feeling, I politely asked if I could do something. I went out the the car, brought in my bike fit case, took out the lasers and wow, the fitter could not have been further away from going in the right direction. The interaction between the two went something like this ...
C - When I pedal my right leg hurts as its about 1.5cm shorter
F - No problem, let me see your shoe and let me make some adjustments
C - I am not sure, this feels different but I will grow into the sensation
F - It will take you a while to feel the improvements in your pedal stroke
C - ok, I will let you know how I feel the next few times I go riding
... then out came the lasers (after I asked if I could show something)
ME - Do you mind if I adjust your right shoe?
C - Ok, what are you going to do to it?
ME - I am going to add a 3mm spacer if this is ok with the fitter
C&F - OK
ME - I install a 3mm Keo LLS and add a varus wedge and move the cleat all the way out
C - This feel great, I feel the pedal and almost all the pressure on the outside of the foot has gone.
ME - Enjoy your ride
Last month when visiting another shop in Italy, a customer purchasing an extremely nice Pinarello Dogma was having cleats put on his shoes. How were they installed? The sales person asked the mechanic to install the cleats; a caliper comes out of a drawer, the shoe width is measured, the cleat is placed all the way forward and right smack centered in the middle of the shoe. I wonder how his first ride felt ...
C - When I pedal my right leg hurts as its about 1.5cm shorter
F - No problem, let me see your shoe and let me make some adjustments
C - I am not sure, this feels different but I will grow into the sensation
F - It will take you a while to feel the improvements in your pedal stroke
C - ok, I will let you know how I feel the next few times I go riding
... then out came the lasers (after I asked if I could show something)
ME - Do you mind if I adjust your right shoe?
C - Ok, what are you going to do to it?
ME - I am going to add a 3mm spacer if this is ok with the fitter
C&F - OK
ME - I install a 3mm Keo LLS and add a varus wedge and move the cleat all the way out
C - This feel great, I feel the pedal and almost all the pressure on the outside of the foot has gone.
ME - Enjoy your ride
Last month when visiting another shop in Italy, a customer purchasing an extremely nice Pinarello Dogma was having cleats put on his shoes. How were they installed? The sales person asked the mechanic to install the cleats; a caliper comes out of a drawer, the shoe width is measured, the cleat is placed all the way forward and right smack centered in the middle of the shoe. I wonder how his first ride felt ...
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Riding someone else's wheel
OK I was a great wheel sucker but I won a lot of races. So I draft into this one.
Steve Hogg on Speedplay check out this link...... but does he mention BikeFit cleat wedges are included in the Pro Fit Case....? Read for yourself and see.
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blog/2011/04/road-pedals-which-are-best/
And is that Specialized getting some props here...... ;-) To be honest I never have an issues with Specialized shoes. In fact most of their products I like.
Swifty - being lazy and sucking a wheel
But in all seriousness check out Hogg's blog - read and learn!
Steve Hogg on Speedplay check out this link...... but does he mention BikeFit cleat wedges are included in the Pro Fit Case....? Read for yourself and see.
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blog/2011/04/road-pedals-which-are-best/
And is that Specialized getting some props here...... ;-) To be honest I never have an issues with Specialized shoes. In fact most of their products I like.
Swifty - being lazy and sucking a wheel
But in all seriousness check out Hogg's blog - read and learn!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
A video about BikeFit worth watching!
Congratulations to Dave one of our Red Level BikeFit Pros and instructors and his new promo video.
Click here to BC BikeFit's home page
Click here to BC BikeFit's home page
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
take a look at this cleat
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/04/bikes-and-tech/clothesline/clothesline-comparing-300-shoes-bontrager-rxxxl-vs-fizik-r3_170563/attachment/9o5b7354
Notice the dark mark on the outer part of the inner circle. Just a typical sign of a foot not wanting to be flat with the pedal.
Notice the dark mark on the outer part of the inner circle. Just a typical sign of a foot not wanting to be flat with the pedal.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Congratulations to our most recent Red Level BikeFit Pros.
The Clinical Red Level BikeFit Pro Class from April 30-May 1
This class was led by Katrina Vogel MS DPT and Paul Swift founder of BikeFit.com
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The next Red Level BikeFit Pros
Chris Stott - WA, Thomas Minton - NC, Mike Beretta, CA and Michael Khazalpour - CA
Friday, April 15, 2011
Another indicator of an uneven connection to the bike.
Keep in mind viewing someone dynamically only, no matter what system is used or how expensive it is, you might not see any indicators of this uneven wear at the foot. You need to also assess the foot off the bike and of course examine the equipment – insole, cleat and/or pedal.
Monday, April 11, 2011
TriFit LA 3 Bike Fits – April 9 & 10, 2011
Erik
Left 4 degrees varus 1 VV1
Right 6 degrees varus 1VV1 & 1 CW
3 degrees of External Wedges - Wider left stance
Kris
Left 0 nuetral 1 CWs -1/8 short spindle
Right 2 degrees varus 2 CWs -1/8 short spindle
3 CWs - Superfeet
Steve
Left 8 degrees varus 3 CWs 1/2 longer spindle
Right 13 degrees varus 3 CWs 1/2 longer spindle
6 CWs - Wider left stance
Total wedges installed = 12 (all varus, 10 CWs & 2 VV1s).
Average number of wedges per person was 4. This is just below the typical average of wedges used in good bike fits.
No one preferred the ITS wedges. We suggest trying both solutions for several fits (probably all fits) and you will be able to see that Cleat Wedges will be the preferred choice by far.
2 of the fits displayed wider left stance width.
Out of 6 feet (3 people) only 2 feet fit on standard width pedals.
Left 4 degrees varus 1 VV1
Right 6 degrees varus 1VV1 & 1 CW
3 degrees of External Wedges - Wider left stance
Kris
Left 0 nuetral 1 CWs -1/8 short spindle
Right 2 degrees varus 2 CWs -1/8 short spindle
3 CWs - Superfeet
Steve
Left 8 degrees varus 3 CWs 1/2 longer spindle
Right 13 degrees varus 3 CWs 1/2 longer spindle
6 CWs - Wider left stance
Total wedges installed = 12 (all varus, 10 CWs & 2 VV1s).
Average number of wedges per person was 4. This is just below the typical average of wedges used in good bike fits.
No one preferred the ITS wedges. We suggest trying both solutions for several fits (probably all fits) and you will be able to see that Cleat Wedges will be the preferred choice by far.
2 of the fits displayed wider left stance width.
Out of 6 feet (3 people) only 2 feet fit on standard width pedals.
Friday, April 1, 2011
CYoga - New Yoga Cycling Class
The secret is out that the Yoga industry is gaining a new leader brought on to help launch new/old traditional Yoga concept called CYoga. The concept hopes to revive the idea that Yoga cannot be done without successfully first riding your bike. Insiders say Yoga has a long tradition of supporting the “Bicycle Poses.” These poses were all but forgotten and almost lost into eternity except by the purist of CYogaMasterPros. The “Bicycle Poses” or sometimes called the “Cycling Poses” have been around since pre-bicycle conception and is believed to perhaps be the initial inspiration into the bicycle itself. New archives show the Wright brothers and also an old Asian Buddhist practiced a sundry of traditional poses which reflected that of riding a bicycle.
A one hour class of “Cyoga” is almost all cycling and little to nothing is done on the floor or even off the bike like the Yoga most people practice today. Many modern Yogists dismiss the concept as an old Wives Tale and say the mirage of Cycling Poses are silly and have nothing to do with the real tradition of Yoga.
Rumor has it the largest Yoga teaching school is on board with the CYoga concept and will be begin teaching its practitioners Worldwide mid - 2011. This attempt is a response to failed revivals FitYogaRight and a partnership with Euro’s BioYogaRacer.
Insiders say the new leader has always felt Yoga is actually cycling and is finally going to prove it to the Yoga world. However, when interviewing one local Yogist whose name he would not divulge felt if he were playing baseball this would be strike 3 for the large Yoga Company.
Our first attempt in a class did not go so well when practicing the Downward Cycling Dog pose as one of the Yogi Pros in training smashed his nose on the stem resulting in a stream of blood running down his face.
A one hour class of “Cyoga” is almost all cycling and little to nothing is done on the floor or even off the bike like the Yoga most people practice today. Many modern Yogists dismiss the concept as an old Wives Tale and say the mirage of Cycling Poses are silly and have nothing to do with the real tradition of Yoga.
Rumor has it the largest Yoga teaching school is on board with the CYoga concept and will be begin teaching its practitioners Worldwide mid - 2011. This attempt is a response to failed revivals FitYogaRight and a partnership with Euro’s BioYogaRacer.
Insiders say the new leader has always felt Yoga is actually cycling and is finally going to prove it to the Yoga world. However, when interviewing one local Yogist whose name he would not divulge felt if he were playing baseball this would be strike 3 for the large Yoga Company.
Our first attempt in a class did not go so well when practicing the Downward Cycling Dog pose as one of the Yogi Pros in training smashed his nose on the stem resulting in a stream of blood running down his face.
Wedges by feel
A question about Cleat Wedges from someone installing them on thier own.
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=84941
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=84941
Monday, March 14, 2011
Free BikeFit – March 21 (Monday)- time is 8:30 am at BikeFit office in Kirkland, WA
Here is a rare opportunity for a free bike fit. This offer is for a road bike and the cyclist must use SPD mtn style pedals. (2 hole cleats)
This is a $300 offer for FREE – please call 425-821-7237 and talk to Brian or e-mail Brian@BikeFit.com. A credit card will be required to hold the spot and will only be charged if you do not show up.
This is a $300 offer for FREE – please call 425-821-7237 and talk to Brian or e-mail Brian@BikeFit.com. A credit card will be required to hold the spot and will only be charged if you do not show up.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Athletic Republic 6 Bike Fits – Feb 19 & 20, 2011
Melanie
Left 10 degrees varus 2 CWs
Right 10 degrees varus 3 CWs
Superfeet 5 CWs
Joseph
Left 9 degrees varus 3 CWs & 1 ITS
Right 15 degrees varus 3 CWs & 1 ITS – needs a shorter spindle
6 CWs – 2 ITS = 8 Wedges
Tommy
Left 6 degrees varus 2 CWs & 1 ITS 3 - 1/2 longer spindle
Right 4 degrees varus 2 CWs & 1 ITS 3 - 1/4 longer spindle
Superfeet 4 CWs – 2 ITS = 6 Wedges
Mark
Left 10 degrees varus 2 CW – wider stance width left
Right 7 degrees varus 2 CW
Superfeet 4 CWs
Katie
Left 7 degrees varus 2 CWs – 1/8 shorter spindle
Right 6 degrees varus 1 CW
Speedplay Extender plates
Superfeet 3 CWs
Kyle
Left mild varus 1 CW - 2 x3mm (6mm total) LLshims -Removed other brand in shoe wedge
Right mild varus 2 CWs -Removed other brand in shoe wedge
Replace other brand LL shims 3 CW
Total wedges installed = 29 (all varus, 25 CW & 4 ITS) average number of wedges per person 4.8 This is close to average number of wedges used in most good bike fits. The use of ITS type wedges is also about average. Remember the CW is almost always the primary wedge
2 – three mm Leg Shims where used
3 of the fits displayed a wider left stance width and only one had more narrower left stance – in general 3 to 4 of every 6 cyclists would have a wider left stance.
Do you use a similar amount of wedges? If not do you know why?
Tim Tilton from Texas leading the discussing about the previous bike fit in the class.
Left 10 degrees varus 2 CWs
Right 10 degrees varus 3 CWs
Superfeet 5 CWs
Joseph
Left 9 degrees varus 3 CWs & 1 ITS
Right 15 degrees varus 3 CWs & 1 ITS – needs a shorter spindle
6 CWs – 2 ITS = 8 Wedges
Tommy
Left 6 degrees varus 2 CWs & 1 ITS 3 - 1/2 longer spindle
Right 4 degrees varus 2 CWs & 1 ITS 3 - 1/4 longer spindle
Superfeet 4 CWs – 2 ITS = 6 Wedges
Mark
Left 10 degrees varus 2 CW – wider stance width left
Right 7 degrees varus 2 CW
Superfeet 4 CWs
Katie
Left 7 degrees varus 2 CWs – 1/8 shorter spindle
Right 6 degrees varus 1 CW
Speedplay Extender plates
Superfeet 3 CWs
Kyle
Left mild varus 1 CW - 2 x3mm (6mm total) LLshims -Removed other brand in shoe wedge
Right mild varus 2 CWs -Removed other brand in shoe wedge
Replace other brand LL shims 3 CW
Total wedges installed = 29 (all varus, 25 CW & 4 ITS) average number of wedges per person 4.8 This is close to average number of wedges used in most good bike fits. The use of ITS type wedges is also about average. Remember the CW is almost always the primary wedge
2 – three mm Leg Shims where used
3 of the fits displayed a wider left stance width and only one had more narrower left stance – in general 3 to 4 of every 6 cyclists would have a wider left stance.
Do you use a similar amount of wedges? If not do you know why?
Tim Tilton from Texas leading the discussing about the previous bike fit in the class.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Are you looking at this in your bike fits?
It is easy to make the side view look good but does it have a solid foundation? Here is typical photo of a BikeFit Pro student working on the foundation. The face belongs to Bill Elkins from the Florida Keys.
Average number of wedges per bikefit this weekend was over 2.5 per per foot.
Average number of wedges per bikefit this weekend was over 2.5 per per foot. Photo taken at Delta Athletics in Covington Louisiana. Special thanks to Ashley Lange for the awesome place to host a BikeFit Pro class.
Monday, February 14, 2011
SlowTwitch - January 2011 - F.I.S.T
Here is a photo from our first SlowTwich Class in 2011class. Cynthia Stewart from Bike Barn in Texas is having her feet measured with the original ForeFoot Measuring Device. Cynthia measured Rt 17-18 degrees and left 7 degrees both Varus. Anthony Romania from Arizona and Steve Dauphinais from Bicycles East in South Glastonbury, CT are observing
Average Cleat Wedges use during this class was over 4 per person. Far below Dan Empfield's shoes which have 7 Cleat Wedges.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Dealer Camp - July 26-28, 2011
http://www.bikedealercamp.com/ Park City, Utah - July 26-28, 2011
Just sending this out to let folks know about this trade show.
Anyone think they might be going?
Just sending this out to let folks know about this trade show.
Anyone think they might be going?
Monday, January 3, 2011
7 bike fits – Dec 4-5 Clinical BikeFit Pro Green Level Education 2010
Brook -
Left 5 degree varus 1 VV1
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 Cleat Wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Terri -
Left 7 degrees varus 1 ITS wedge
Right 0 neutral 1 ITS wedge
Tucker -
Left 9 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Plus – Superfeet
Jeff-
Left 4 degrees varus 1 Cleat Wedge
Right 7 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges
Anna
Left 16 degrees varus 3 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle
Right 19 degrees varus 4 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle
Dena
Left 18 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS
Right 19 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS
25 total Wedges – all varus
3.6 wedge per cyclist – slightly below average
4 – VV1 Cleats were used (SPD users)
6 – ITS Wedges were used = 24 percent of total wedge use – higher than average
15 – Wedges used were Cleat Wedges
7 fits = 14 feet – all feet needed wedges
5 feet needed longer spindles (3 of 7 cyclist would not fit properly with most pedal systems)
Brook -
Left 5 degree varus 1 VV1
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 Cleat Wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Terri -
Left 7 degrees varus 1 ITS wedge
Right 0 neutral 1 ITS wedge
Tucker -
Left 9 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Right 10 degrees varus 1 VV1 & 1 ITS wedge - 20mm pedal spacer
Plus – Superfeet
Jeff-
Left 4 degrees varus 1 Cleat Wedge
Right 7 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges
Anna
Left 16 degrees varus 3 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle
Right 19 degrees varus 4 Cleat Wedges – ½ longer spindle
Dena
Left 18 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS
Right 19 degrees varus 2 Cleat Wedges & 1 ITS
25 total Wedges – all varus
3.6 wedge per cyclist – slightly below average
4 – VV1 Cleats were used (SPD users)
6 – ITS Wedges were used = 24 percent of total wedge use – higher than average
15 – Wedges used were Cleat Wedges
7 fits = 14 feet – all feet needed wedges
5 feet needed longer spindles (3 of 7 cyclist would not fit properly with most pedal systems)
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