FMD…..did you mean FFMD?

This is the FMD next to our FFMD (Fore Foot Measuring Device by BikeFit).

First impression
Looks – Good
Feels- OK
Functions –Fine

They do feel different but instead of focusing on the difference I think it is more import to acknowledge, THEY DID IT! Congratulations to Specialized. We have always felt this is one of the MOST important tools in bike fitting.

There were times I never thought I would see the day. Maybe I wasn’t so crazy after all.

Colorado Multi Sport

Thought we would give Look a break and switch gears. We like this web page showing our FFMD (Fore Foot Measuring Device) and our original goniometer off the bike.
http://coloradomultisport.com/about-us/fitting/what-to-expect-from-a-fit/
Check it out. If you are looking to spice of your web site this one is cool to see.
Colorado Mutli Sport has been a customer for a long time. We would like to say thanks for the support.

New Patent Pending V V 1 mtn cleat/spd compatible – Hypercat Racing

Feedback: Andrew dropped off a set of the new V V 1 SPD cleats to try, ironically I had a follow-up client that night and in the end with a 1mm spacer on each pedal, 1 ITS per shoe, the V V 1 cleats and some playing around with position, her legs tracked as nice as any of the road systems I have seen. That is very close to a first. Generally I feel I have to call it at close enough, but in the end it was perfect and she felt "connected" to the pedals. I think those little puppies were the icing on the cake and a many times better than the small little SPD Cleat Wedges, especially when making the small adjustments. I am ordering up a few
V V 1 sets to have for some upcoming charity riders I will be fitting.

Thanks again

Phil
Website: http://www.hypercat.com/
Blog: http://www.hypercatcycling.wordpress.com/

Going to Sea Otter? - We will be there walking around!

Fitting Specialized BG Shoes

I recently visited Jake Mestre, a friend and racer on the University of Nevada Reno Cycling Team for a bike fit. Jake just got a new replacement Cervelo and wanted to have his position dialed in for max power; I told him that our fits are dialed in for max comfort which leads to max power. Jake rides Specialized BG shoes and when I saw him riding I noticed that his knees where way in close to the top tube. The handy FFMD gave the the indication that Jake could benefit from having 1 or 2 wedges placed under his shoes. When he took off his shoes what did I find? A 1.5mm valgus wedge in there, but wait the FFMD indicated he was a varus!!! Was the Specialized valgus wedge placed in there to offset the 1.5mm of varus that the shoes have? Was the previous fitter's idea to bring back the foot to a 0 degree tilt without even measuring the actual fore foot tilt?

Once the wedges were placed under his soles, he got back on the bike and voila`, the knee was tracking pretty much perfectly. Unfortunately due to Jake's size 47 shoe, going for a shorter Speedplay spindle length is not an option as the width of his shoes offer no clearance between the inside of the shoe and the crank arm. We were able to fine-tune the tracking by moving the cleat outwards to allow the foot to come further in and get even a better alignment.

Furthermore this adjustment changed his fore/aft position on the saddle - he moved backwards, which allowed us to move his saddle forward on the rails and made his reach even better. Before the bike fit Jake was contemplating moving to a 120 stem, but now he did not have to. With this slight move forward his arm/shoulder/back angle was a nice 90 degrees vs 92-94 before hand.

While placing 2 wedges is a drastic adjustment for someone that pedals in a completely different fashion, a short adaptation time will be key to make sure that his body gets used to the new foot/pedal position. Keep you eyes open if you are going to be competing against Jake in any of the collegiate races out West or during the 24 Ore di Feltre in Italy this summer.