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:

Robert Keating & Jerry Kurosaki are the Certified bike fit specialists (F.I.S.T. Fit Institute SlowTwitch) at Triathlon LAB. 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 positioning. Our 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 received at Triathlon LAB. Proper bike fitting is crucial to your performance and comfort. 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 access@triathlonlab.com for more information or to set up an appointment.

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