CASE NOTES
A PORTFOLIO OF INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE CASES THAT WE HAVE WORKED ON OVER THE YEARS. OUR TAKE ON WHAT THE BIG DEAL ABOUT BIKEFIT AND A SHORT Q&A ABOUT US.
AEROBAR FITTING ON ROAD BIKE
AN ENDEAVOUR IN COMFORT AND STABILITY
Although we do not like to encourage tri bars on road set-ups, sometimes we do accommodate special requests. There will be limitations, compromises and the possibility that it may not work. Equipment changes will be needed so an in-depth knowledge of the positional qualities of each product and a good understanding of product ergonomics are critical for such technical work. The goal is to allow the athlete to ride in a sustainable aero position without compromising on comfort. And only specific products may make it possible. So what did we change? Seatpost, saddle, stem and the clip on bars. But not just any.
This aero clip on triathlon position optimisation starts with the Profile Design T4+ clip-on that allows the pads to be place behind the handlebar (highly critical). A shorter stem is needed to bring in the shoulders. Seatpost and saddle are changed to enable rider to be more forward on the bike with maximum comfort and stability in the saddle in an aero position. A massive overhaul but it works out nicely.
d country proud. It is most gratifying to be able to work with him on the journey to be the best he can be. Nothing is left to chance – maximising comfort, speed, power and aerodynamics – using an integrative approach of objective data and sports specific experience to evaluate and optimise his cycling. Bringing and putting everything we know on the table – for Clement, his family and for Singapore. Best of luck!
CYCLING GOALS AND BIKE FIT
BIKE FIT IS FOR EVERYONE
Cycling for Li Ke is more than just a sport, its a form of uncluttering her mind from her busy work schedule and enjoying the company of her friends outside of work. She is a very successful career woman with businesses in Papua and comes back to Surabaya every weekend.
Our personalized and data driven fit process combines an understanding of a rider’s goals and abilities with sports specific biomechanical knowledge and our own cycling expertise and experience to provide a thorough insight and knowhow to best fit the rider.
No goals are too insiginificant. Cycling should be enjoyable for all sorts of reasons and we are here to help.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FIT
BINK’S PASSION FOR CYCLING
Bink’s Cycling career start two years ago when we first met and now fast forward two high-end custom bicycles, two high performance carbon steeds later, with improved fitness, strength and experience, he is able to adopt a better position to ride longer and harder for an extended period of time.
We have his three bicycles in to check on the numbers and analysed the data of all his four bikes. We are is able to see his development throughout the years by simply going through his bike numbers and fit data – past and present.
Our data driven process has the precision and consistency required to get the most accurate and dependable data for our work. We are only able to compare across bicycles and positions when we have repeatable and consistent data. Only then we can apply our industry and cycling experience with an understanding of cycling specific biomechanics and kinematics to execute informed fit decisions on the rider.
We cannot be making changes based solely on ‘experience’. Likewise it does not make sense to stare blankly at data and be blindly driven by numbers. We use science to back up our decisions. And its essential to be able to explain how and why – for the benefit of the rider and clarity of process.
WITH COMFORT COMES PERFORMANCE
PRO RIDER BIKE FIT
Pro rider or not, stability and comfort is paramount for optimal performance.
A set of thorough cycling specific range of motion assessments allows us to find out any structural and/or muscular irregularities. We look for the relative – left and right, front to back and not absolutes – to see the body as a whole.
3D kinematic analysis enables us to quantify fit decisions based on joint angles and joint positions – both left and right sides, before and after changes and when to stop. Biomechanical data from ‘live’ motion capture is used to show that cleat wedges are unnecessary, position can be optimised by increasing height and moving closer to the bottom bracket and changing the saddle results in more balanced left-right pedalling.
Rider’s feedback is also a very important component of the fit process. Each change has to be done with experience, backed up by science and feedback from the rider. Sometimes its necessary to move two steps forward and than one step back to arrive at a fitter-data-rider confluence.
Having the experience, right mindset, right tools and adequate space is very important for a quality professional fit.
