Bike Fitting Services :: Triathlon LAB, INC.

Bike Fitting: An overview

A proper Bicycle fit is necessary, not only to improve your comfort and performance, but also to avoid overuse injuries caused by poor alignment on the bicycle. Because of the repetitive movements associated with cycling, extremely small changes to your body positioning on the bike can have dramatic effects on your comfort and performance during your cycling. Bike fitting is unique for every individual based on their physique and level of riding. Examples of factors that influence the bike fit geometry include rider flexibility, rider aggresiveness, foot imbalance, limb-length imbalances, and injuries. The final bike geometry of the bike must be adjusted for the following parameters:

foot position

cleat placement

crank length

seat height

seat angle

seat position

stem length

stem height

stem angle

handlebar width

brake hood position

The following are some basic measurements used in the bike fit process. This is the starting point.

Bike:

Frame seat tube size

Top tube size

Seat tube angle

Rider

Inseam length

Leg length (& leg length descrepancy determination)

Shoulder width

Height

Arm length

Torso

The Fit Adjustments

Foot Fore/Aft position

Side to Side positioning

Canting of the foot on the pedal

Proper Rotation of the cleat

Crank Arm Length

Proper saddle hieght

Saddle fore/aft

Saddle tilt and width

Trunk position

Shoulder angle

Elbow angle

Proper stem height and length

Proper handlebar size

Handlebar angulation and custom fit

Brake/shift lever placement

Professional Bike Fitting at Triathlon LAB:

Lloyd Taylor, Jerry Kurosaki, and Chris Foster (Pro Triathlete) are the bike fit specialists at Triathlon LAB and have over 15 years of combined bike fitting exerience. We have 3 FIST certified Bike Fitters on staff. F.I.S.T. (Fit Institute SlowTwitch) certified and they fit both triathletes and pure cyclists, from beginner to expert. The bike fits performed at Triathlon LAB are performed methodically and skillfully to ensure your optimal postitioning. TheyOur fit specialists take the time necessary to determine the best geometry for the rider. A testimonial to their expertise is the fact that the majority of their "fit" customers are from customer referrals who are very happy with the fit they receieved at Triathlon LAB. Proper bike fitting is crucial to your performance and comfort, and Triathlon LAB's fit specialists will be happy to work with you to achieve the proper fit for you.

Call us @ 310-374-9100 or email us at tri-lab@triathlonlab.com for more information or to set up an appointment.

Rates: $100/hr
Average fit takes approx 1 hour, but iactual fit time is based on individual complexity and will vary