The next Red Level BikeFit Pros

Chris Stott - WA, Thomas Minton - NC, Mike Beretta, CA and Michael Khazalpour - CA

Another indicator of an uneven connection to the bike.

Do you remember to take out the insoles and look for wear when you do a bike fit? You might be amazed at some of the things you will see. In this photo it is extremely clear that this person put a lot of pressure on the outer part of the foot. However, in order to produce maximal force you need to have the first and second toe/ray involved.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.