Why use the Velomotion Bike Fit Studio?

WE USE THE STATE OF THE ART ‘RETUL’ BIKE FIT TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATING THREE MAIN DATA POINTS IN BIKE FIT THEORY:

Bike fits must be dynamic

Most bike fit specialists fit riders in a static position. This is because the traditional tools of the trade — tape measures and plumb bobs — don’t allow accurate measurements while the rider is pedaling. Retül captures the rider’s position relative to his pedaling motion, and therefore creates the most realistic replication of the actual pedal stroke and body position when out on the road and trails.

Measurements must be accurate

Measurements made by traditional tools have one thing in common: they are subject to human error and therefore can be inaccurate. Even slight inaccuracies can completely change the rider’s feel after a ride. Retül uses motion capture technology that is accurate to within less than a millimeter, creating true objective data, which can be utilized by the right fitter for the perfect biomechanical fit. Retul will always compare left and right for side to side differences. Our fitters are chartered physiotherapists providing accurate placement of electrodes and therefore the most accurate data, knowledgeable interpretation of data and assessment of  physical asymmetries and contributing mechanical issues that can create undesirable ranges.

Biomechanics are best assessed in 3-Dimensional space

Fit data collected in a traditional 2-dimensional plane (i.e. video based systems) is fairly limited because the fitter can only look at one view at a time and those views stand as independent reference points. In order to make the best fit recommendations, the fitter must realize that the front and side view are actually interdependent reference points. In other words, the front and side view must be viewed simultaneously in 3-D in order to see how all the applicable movements of the body are working together.

OUR FITTERS ARE QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND SPORTS THERAPISTS:

At The Velomotion bike Fit studio our fitters are chartered physiotherapists, as such we are experts in biomechanics ensuring you receive a fit that is right for you. Combined with the measurements 'on the bike', a physiotherapy movement analysis 'off the bike' will identify any issues relating to pain, discomfort or side to side asymmetries.

About John Dennis (Senior Velomotion Bike Fitter)

John Dennis, MCSP MACP

John is a Chartered Physiotherapist who has been working in elite sport for 11 years and through 3 Olympic cycles. He has been a member of Team GB at the last two Olympic Games, with British Badminton at Athens in 2004 and British Triathlon at Beijing in 2008. The past three years have been spent working with the elite British Triathlon team based in Loughborough. John also competes regularly in triathlons from sprint to Ironman, cycling events and Xterra.