tats from recent bike fits - enjoy!

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.

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.

BikeFit Pro Education class Dec 4-5

Picture - Jeff Fulford PT from Loma Linda, CA

Notice the Specialized saddles near the bike – we showed several models of the saddles throughout the class using the "SWITCHIT" which will be available soon. In the meantime if you would like to see the SwitchIT in action now visit Woodinville Bicycle. Mike Rabas the owner of Woodinville Bicycle also visited the class for an hour to talk about bike shop relationships with clinicians. Woodinville Bicycle is a Specialized dealer.  

Lastly a big thanks to Superfeet who supplies us with the world’s greatest over the counter insoles for all shoes, especially cycling.

4 Bike Fits Nov 14 & 15

Students - Richard Raley and Thomas Cody
Instructor - Tony Corke

David
Left 17 degree varus 3 varus CWs
Right 22 degrees varus 3 varus CWs

Tom
Left 12 degrees varus 3 varus CWs
Right 15 degrees varus 3 varus CWs plus 2 LLshims
Added Speedplay extender plates

Cory
Left 2 varus CWs ½ longer spindle
Right 1 varus CW ½ longer spindle

Beth
Left 1 V V 1 Varus Cleat 1CW
Right 1 V V 1 Varus Cleat 2 CWs

Total Varus wedges 20 – average # of wedges per fit = 5

Wider stance or longer spindles would have been more but one fit was on Keos and the stance could not be properly addressed

No - ITS wedges

Are your numbers similar? If not why?

Bike Fitting done right in Texas

http://www.stuartwight.com/2010/11/12/bike-fitting-with-durata-trainings-dave-wenger/

I was just reading about David Wegner of  Durata Training. David has not been a customer of ours for all the long, only a few years, but he has certainly taken his job seriously and is becoming noticed. He is also a Retul user who clearly shows us that it is his knowledge that allows him utilizes its benefits.

Both David and the company Retul are customers of BikeFit. We are proud to showcase BikeFit.com customers who themselves are getting a long list of happy customers using our products daily. 

To all - please send us your stories and articles so we can share them with others.  

BikeFit Pro Education Classes are almost completely full

Just letting everyone know there is only one scheduled class left in 2010 with space available. This is our clinical education class Dec 4-5.  Click here for more information -  http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php

If interested in adding a date before the end of the year there is little space left to do so. Act fast if this is an interest and we will see if we can squeeze in another date.

For our Green & Red Level BikeFit Pros we are offering a special on our new laser. Regular cost is $149.95. For the rest of October you can purchase it for $115.00. Must phone in your order and mention this blog post.

Being a BikeFit Pro has is privileges. This is just one small example.

Also at booth # 406 - see the latest EXiT fit bike

Imagine using this bike and switching the saddle in 2 to 3 seconds -using NO TOOLS!

Of course tilt is also adjusted without TOOLS in about 2 more seconds.

It will soon be an option and you will imagine no more.  

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

BikeFit in the news - Japanese style

I can’t read Japanese but apparently things are going Bonsai in Japan

Articles:
July 13th http://www.cyclowired.jp/?q=node/35830
April 6th http://www.cyclowired.jp/?q=node/28755

From our recent clinicians class

A photo from our Clinicians class May 15 & 16

Our most recent clinicians BikeFit class hosted by EastSide Sports and Rehabilitation included Jeff Gray from Superfeet, seated on the left. Kristen Disbrow, PT is working on the Saddle as Kit, Director of Education holds the saddle.

Remember our ITS Wedge “ InSide the Shoe Wedge” is designed to work perfectly with Superfeet the world leading insole for all activities. Give the combination a try and see the results.

Congratulations to our most recent BikeFit Pros - Coast to Coast (NY-CA)

May 12th and 13nth Carlos and Brian went thru the intense BikeFit Pro Education course hosted by Woodinville Bike Shop in Woodinville. WA. http://www.woodinvillebicycle.com/
Tony Corke (Far Left)  originally from the UK was the instructor. You can now find Tony regularly at Tacoma Bike Shop. http://www.tacomabike.com/
Paul - far right http://www.bikefit.com/

Carlos Raldirez  (2nd from left) of Mr C’s Cycles – New York http://www.mrccycles.com/
 And
Brian Tucker (2nd from right) of Bicycle Service Center – Hemet, CA http://www.bicycleservicecenter.com/

Eric Atnip from Lexington recently took our one day class at SlowTwitch.com

http://www.bizlex.com/Articles-c-2010-02-17-91462.113117_Working_couple_tap_endurance_to_set_up_triathlon_shop.html

Eric recently attended a F.I.S.T workshop and stayed an additional day for BikeFit’s education on the Foot/Pedal interface. Being F.I.S.T certified alone does not include cleat adjustments and assessment of the feet. Eric is one of the few to have both the F.I.S.T and BikeFit’s combined education. If you are in Kentucky this place offers a complete bike fit. Read about the new shop opening.

Who is that?

On my way to Des Moines Iowa for some bike fit education training I had a very brief layover in Denver. I was able to get in a quick hello to long time friend and former competitor Nelson Vails. Nelson and I go way back. He walked me on the plane and talked the flight attendant into offering me a first class seat....about time I might add :-)

Here is a photo just prior to boarding.

Here is one of Nelson in the day – 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist

Training in Arkansas - Not just cold ...

Today BikeFit.com is kicking off their first blog entry from right here in Fayettville, AR. This weekend BikeFit Pro Eduction was hosted by Andres Angulo of Advanced Cycling. New BikeFit Pros as of today are Andres, Branton Moore both of Fayetteville and Michael Irwin from Kansas City, KS. Andrew Weber, Director of International Sales for BikeFit.com assisted with the training.

Here is the group pictured below.



The weekend was filled with continuous bike fits from 8am to 8pm. We had some of the most interesting and challenging fits during this week-end's instruction. A new record was achieved for BikeFit with Speedplay pedals. Six of the 7 cyclists fit this past weekend needed different spindle lengths. Pedal spindle length options are something ONLY Speedplay offers and is often the only option for cyclists needing increased or decreased stance width. If you are a fitter and you do not have the Speedplay Pedal kit you are missing something very special.

Topping the Speedplay odds was stem length needs/changes. ALL 7 cyclists left with shorter stems, making us wonder what the bike manufactures have in mind when they design and equip bikes.


The first day of training was such a success that on the second day Andres received many more requests from people hoping to get a bike fit. Word is spreading fast about the BikeFit Pros in Fayetteville. If you are in the area and would like a fit I feel you will be in very good hands with these BikeFit Pros. Look them up and schedule your fit today.

Watch the front view for this fit

Those of you racing or planning on racing in Arkansas be aware of the newly fitted and faster individuals from the Tyson Cycling Team ... Debra Dunn, Bruce Dunn, Wade Colwell, Phuong Mueller, Dori Hornbaker, John Mikesch and Adrian Balsara from the Mercy Cycling Team.

This training marked another Specialized dealer choosing BikeFit.com for education. Branton works for High Roller a Specialized dealer in Fayetterville.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Michael joined many other therapists/clinicians adding BikeFitting to their credentials. Health Care Professionals are BikeFit.coms fasted growing segment in the bike fit world surpassing Bike Shops and coaches participating with more education.


Watch the second view from the front for the same fit