The Bicycle Fitting System Manual

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From one blog to another

Here us Julian talking .....Trek.....   http://cyclefitlondon.blogspot.com/2010/11/trek-fit-ambassadors.html
Trek dealers in parts of Europe are lucky having Phil and Julian of CycleFit as instructors   http://www.cyclefit.co.uk/. They have been customers of ours for years. We spent time over there many moons ago when they were in their infancy. Today one of their disciples Tony Corke who has relocated to the states is one of our instructors. Tony is the Bike Fitter at Tacoma Bike Shop in of all places Tacoma, WA.  http://www.tacomabike.com/ .

Working with Tony the first time was almost like daja vu. It was like life had gone full circle. We were taking about the same things and looking at things similar but he said it all in a funny accent.

oh and one last FYI - Last I heard Phil and Julian have not taken up yoga. Lucky for these Euro dealers.

International Bike Fit Education - CycleFit UK

http://cyclefitlondon.blogspot.com/2010/11/cyclefit-school-day-one.html
Catch a glimpse of a day of Bike Fit Education from CycleFit.
Notice in the first photo- they are all looking at the front view. If you see a web site or display of bike fit photos and the front view is not part of the collage you may be looking at the wrong web site when it comes to looking for a good bike fit or getting good bike fit educatuion.

Also - We have a spot for a FREE bike fit in Seattle - Road bike (must use almost any other pedal besides Speedplay  - we have several already for this class)
One spot is available this coming Sunday and one Monday - Brian@Bikefit.com or call- 425-821-7237

CycleFit UK -volunteers for fitting class - (London area)

http://road.cc/content/news/27152-misshapen-feet-odd-length-legs-youre-just-what-cyclefit-need

Would you like your foot/pedal interface checked out for free. Be a subject in a class in the UK. click on the link above.

8 Bike Fits – Oct/Nov, 2010

Jason
Left 11 degree varus 1 ITS & 1 CW & 1mm washer
Right 9 degrees varus 1 ITS & 1 CW
Cindy
Left 11 degrees varus 3 varus CWs - plus one degree wedge under big toe
Right 16 degrees varus 3 varus CWs
Gary
Left 6 degrees varus 3 varus CWs & 2mm washer
Right 16 degrees varus 3 varus CWs
Shawn
Left 9 degrees varus 2 CWs & 2 heel wedges varus (-1/8 spindle)
Right 21 degrees varus 4 CWs & 2 heel wedges varus (-1/8 spindle)
Kim
Left 15 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 CWs varus
Right 16 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 CWs varus
Eric
Left 10 degrees varus 2 varus CWs
Right 10 segrees varus 2 varus CWs
Harley
Left 10 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 varus CWs
Right 14 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 varus CWs
Dave
Left 15 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 varus CWs
Right 16 degrees varus 1 ITS & 2 varus CWs

Total wedges installed = 44 (all varus, 40 CW & 4 ITS) average number of wedges per person 5.5
4 heel wedges were used but not tallied in the total
No Leg Shims or Stacks
6 of the fits displayed wider left stance width

Do you use a similar amount of wedges? If not do you know why?

Our new Self Leveling Laser for front and side view

Front view – knee over tow alignment
Side View - saddle fore/aft of each leg (never use plumb bob again)

Our new self leveling laser. Just set it down and turn it on. Projects vertical and horizontal line. For more information     http://bikefit.com/prodtools.php

BikeFit 2010 – Connection of Excellence Awards - BG Saddles

Innovation:  The folks at Specialized aren’t sitting down on the job - the first saddle manufacturer to scientifically address concerns of health-related issues due to extended time on a saddle. 
 Specialized is clearly leading the industry down the path to healthy, comfortable cycling.  Padding in all the rights spots, a “V” cutout and window to relieve pressure and increase blood flow, AND multiple saddle widths make Specialized, special indeed!  Congratulations to this 2-time winner, making the most excellent connection with your posterior!

Imagine no more - a real look at the SwitchIT - Interbike booth # 406

Offering you the ability to put in less effort yet provide better customer service. You can change and TRY 5, 6 or more saddles in the same time it takes to change one saddle the traditional way.

Could I give you more?

Before SwitchIT - average saddle sales were 2 to 3 (2.5) per every 10 bike fits.

With SwitchIT the average saddle sales is now 5 to 6 (5.5) out of every 10 bike fits.

V V 1 Cleats - just a glimpse of the future...well some of the future is actually now

Great combo cycling/body pump class this morning before my trek to Vegas. Deanna’s class at Woodinville Golds rocks! I am loving my VV1 cleats on my indoor cycling shoes. If you have not seen the VV1 cleats yet now you can in person at Interbike booth #406. If I must say so my self these are innovative and it is the future of bike fitting.

Everyone wants to see and hear more about the SwitchIT but here is another little secret. In 2012 we are toying with the idea of launching a class on customizing your cleats. If you have 1, 2 or 3 wedges or whatever perhaps this will eventually be build right into your cleats – all one piece. Also if you have a leg length issues and you would like to add a few mm or more to one cleat – yes that will be build in as well. Again all in one cleat. Funny how most people think bike fit about the bike….ummm last time I check it is about the connection points.

Only one more spot available for foot/pedal interface demos at our booth - e-mail Brian@bikefit.com

Giving a shout to Cory who is somewhere between Seattle and Vegas in a gray minivan!

a new LOOK :-) at booth # 406 INTERBIKE

I bet this gets a few folks thinking and talking

Special thanks to

Grant Lange & Matt Delcomyn - Evidence Studios

Josh Buesseler - Delicious

Jonathan Bishop - Photographer

Phil Stephens – AKA Bilco our in house graphics designer

Only a few spots left for a FREE foot/pedal interface assessment - e-mail Brian@BikeFit.com



Local Dates for Green Level BikeFit Pro Education courses are now on line

Here is the most recent schedule for local the BikeFit Tour offering BikeFit Pro Education and Training. The following are all Green Level Education courses. For more information click on this link.
http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php

October 31 & November 1
November 14 & 15, 2010
December 12 & 13, 2010
January 16 & 17, 2010
February 13 & 14, 2011
April 17 & 18, 2011
May 22 & 23, 2011
June 5 & 6, 2011

Announcing Indoor Cycling Doc – by Dr Kevin Steele

We are proud to announce another new affiliation with http://www.indoorcyclingdoc.com/

Dr Steele is a long time cyclist and is a major influence in the fitness and cycling industries. To learn more check our Dr Steele’s bio.

Our intro the bike fitting/biomechanics section of Indoor Cycling Doc

http://www.indoorcyclingdoc.com/education/articles.php?cat=bf

and check out our first article/tip

Swifty

Just a heads up - Foot/Pedal interface assessment - free at Interbike

Sign up for a free foot/pedal interface assessment at Interbike 2011 by one of our BikeFit Pros.
There will be 7 spots available.
More information about this opportunity to follow soon.  Give us a call to secure your spot (425) 821-7237.

A new breed of Bike Fitter

Derrick Murray

Everyday Adventures

http://www.everydayadventures.com.au/

New BikeFit Pro

BikeFit Pro Education in Japan

July, 7, 14 & 28 (with a possible date also of July 24)

Makito Fushimi of Sun Merit will be conducting one day BikeFit Pro education in Japan.

For more information please check here http://www.bikefit.jp/
 or e-mail info@sunmerit.co.jp
Language for this training is Japanese

Your bike fit numbers -

Cycle Logic - Prince George, Canada – June 10-11 2010

No Valgus in this group of 5 cyclists
CW=Cleat Wedges
NO ITS (In The Shoe) Wedges were used.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Remember MOST of the time the Cleat Wedge is the solution, not in the shoe wedge. If you are not already on board with this I promise your satisfaction from your customers will go up considerably when your fits reflect more Cleat Wedges as the solution.

John   
Rt                     Lt
varus 10°         varus 11°
1 CW               1 CW
1/8” shorter     Standard
Spindle             Spindle

Dave
Rt                      Lt
varus 6°            varus 6°
1 CW                1 CW
1/2” longer       1/8” longer
Spindle              Spindle

Sully
Rt                    Lt
varus 12°        varus 12°
2 CW              2 CW
½” longer       1/8” longer
Spindle            Spindle
1 stack

Doug
Rt                    Lt
varus 17°        varus 13°
4 CW              3 CW
½” longer       ½” longer
Spindle           Spindle

Karim
Rt                    Lt
varus 14°        varus 5°
3 CW              2 CW
½” longer       ½” longer
Spindle           Spindle

Average Cleat Wedges per cyclists – 2 per foot
5 cyclists = 10 feet and 9 feet needed a longer or shorter spindle
In other words only 1 foot used a standard pedal spindle.

That means NOT ONE cyclist fit with a standard SET of pedals.
All 10 feet needed at least one wedge

4 of 5 cyclists needed a short stem.

Are your averages close to this? To be honest this is a little low on the cleat wedges compared to our overall average but is a little higher on the need for different spindle widths.

Shoes – one cyclist had two pairs of shoes - SIDI and Specialized BG Shoes – Both shoes required the same number of wedges per foot. You may think the BG shoes should use less wedges. I used to think the same but I am finding that not to be the case. Next time you fit someone with a combination of shoes and one brand is Specialized try the same number of wedges for each brand – see for yourself what you find.


If you are not close to this theses figures chances are likely you are missing something.

We are finally coming to New York

Final preparation is in place for us to finally visit New York and offer BikeFit Pro Education in the North East.

Mike Fraysse’s Sports Resorts (http://www.mikefrayssesports.com/ ) will be hosting the event.

Specials for room and board to be included for the students and if you are looking to get a bike fit we will also be offering a special for you.

Tentative dates August 7th and 8th      More information coming soon at http://www.bikefit.com/

BikeFit

Bike Fit Education - UK

Learn real bike fitting at CycleFit - one of our oldest and best customers. I have worked personally with Phil and Julian. These guys know bike fit. Recently I had the privilege to work with a former apprentice and employee of CycleFit. I was pleasantly surprised with his knowledge and skills.

These guys are beyond Serotta or Trek or any other so called bike fitting schools - combined!

http://www.bikefittingtools.com/index.php?page=cyclefit-bike-fitting-course

Famous shoes and 7 BikeFit Cleat Wedges

4 Cleat Wedges right and 3 Cleat Wedges left

Do you know who owns these shoes?

Hint- One of the most influential people in the bike fitting world.
How many wedges do you use?

Physical Therapy and Clinician's Education dates for Spring/Summer

- April 10-11, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Green Level Education)

- April 24-25, 2010, Portland, OR - USA (Green Level Education)

- May 15-16, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Green Level Education)

- June 19-20, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Red Level Education)

http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php