Bike Fitting with DATA system New Bike Fitting with DATA Cleat Placement & Wedge Service | $175 $100 $50 |
BG Fit- Ride Faster, Longer and in Greater Comfort
The foot is the only place where a biomechanical change can take place. The human foot is optimized for walking and running, but is not ideal for the demands of cycling. The forefoot has a natural cant, either varus or valgus, and the longitudinal arch collapses to store and release energy with every step. When a person takes a step forward, the knee falls toward the center of the stride, aligning the quadriceps muscle to absorb the shock, the quads coil to push off for the next step. Meanwhile the foot strikes on the outside edge of the heel, then rolls forward, collapsing the arch. Problems can occur on the bike because the majority of the process described above has little or no use to a cyclist while riding and in some cases can cause injury. 96% of people have a foot with a varus angle, uncorrected the foot collapses against the pedal platform during cycling, which causes the shin bone to rotate and the knee to move repetitively in-and-out towards the top tube, robbing power. To prevent injury and mitigate energy loss the foot needs to be placed in a neutral position throughout the pedal stroke, so the knee is allowed to move in a nearly vertical line.
BG Correction
To correct the natural angulation of the forefoot, BG wedges are placed inside the shoe, to elevate the inside of the foot to prevent collapse. When the knee is aligned, both comfort and performance are improved. Stress is minimized on the knee and power delivery to the pedals feels more balanced and direct. Also a BG footbed (arch support) is also needed to fill the volume under the arch, providing a stable platform to improve power delivery. When pedaling, the footbed prevents the arch from collapsing during the power phase, eliminating common foot discomfort and providing measurable performance gains.
BG Fit Process
The fit process begins with a basic interview. Where I want to know about injury history, the current uses for your bike, and any future aspirations you may have. After that we will move into the assessment phase, where I will find out what other limitations you may have on the bike. I will look at your foot and knee structure, test your back and hamstring flexibility, your hip flexion, and find out if you have any discrepancies, such as one leg longer than the other. Then I will see what you currently look like on the bike. I will make changes for seat height, fore/aft position, and cleat placement, stem length and rise, and take into account the limiters you may have, and the information I obtained from the assessment.
BG DATA System
The DATA (Dual Angle Technical Assessment) system uses two cameras, from two different angles to record a rider for assessment. DATA allows me to capture any rider’s body position and pedal stroke on video, perform a quantitative assessment and implement changes to the rider’s position with a level of accuracy otherwise unattainable. DATA allows the rider to see the changes to their position and participate in the fit process at a new level. The industry’s only dual-angle video capture allows me to see the front and side planes concurrently, as shown below. Powerful on-screen drawing tools allow me to illustrate a rider’s ideal position. After a fit session with DATA riders are presented a report that includes their critical measurements.
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Specialized Body Geometry
Specialized shoes, gloves, saddles, clothing, and much more were designed by today’s leading mind in bike fitting Dr. Andy Pruitt of the Colorado Center for Sports Medicine. Rasmussen Bike Shop offers all of the Specialized Body Geometry products to custom fit every aspect of your cycling experience.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamic drag is the biggest force acting against a cyclist under most conditions, and is of primary importance in time trial and triathlon events. For such races, optimizing an athlete's power to drag ratio is essential. During your bike fitting we will address any aerodynamic concerns and capitalize on all available tools to limit your drag and increase your speed.
Further Training
Beyond Specialized I spent two and half days in California with Dan Empfield, of Slowtwitch.com, and also a absolute fit specialist in, Paul Swift(Pictured Below), of Bikefit.com. So I am adept in many ways of doing a bike fit, so I can make it a real personal experience for the rider.
3-D Fit with DATA & Spin scan analysis($225): This is a 2.5 or 3 hour bike fit process. I will utilize all BG fit techniques, the DATA video capture software, as well as, the use of a computrainer to perform a spin scan analysis of your pedal stroke. With this I can see if there is a power dicrepency, as well as, how you deliver power throughout the stroke. Really this is to aid in total efficiency on the bike. This is intended for a rider really looking to get every ounce out of your performance and want to leave nothing to chance.
3-D Fit with DATA ($175): This fit is a 2 hour process, where I will perform a BG fit, utilizing video capture and software from Specialized. This can be done on any bike.
Cleat Placement & Wedge Service($50): This is intended to get some neutral placement of cleats and find what BG footbeds works best with your body. An assessment will help determine the amount of forefoot wedging is needed.
Scheduling a Bike Fitting
To schedule a bike fitting call us at 515-277-2636 or e-mail certified F.I.S.T & Master BG Fit technician Adam Thompson right now! We will set aside a minimum of 2 hours to evaluate your needs and positioning. During your fitting you will need the following: