Bike Fit

Do you want to prevent cycling related injuries?

Pedaling a bicycle is a very repetitive motion.  It is not uncommon for cyclists to accumulate over 5000 revolutions in 1 hour of riding.  During your bike fit the clinician will review your medical history, and take into account your cycling goals and any potential physical problems while adjusting your bike.  Your seat height, fore-aft position, cleats and wedge placement (if needed) will be adjusted to help reduce injury potential and improve your position on the bike.  Adjustments to your stem and handlebars may also be made.  Recommendations for other changes (bars, stems, etc.) may also be discussed.

Do you have a cycling related injury?

Correct body posture on the bike can prevent injury, eliminate pain, make cycling more enjoyable and even improve performance.  Clients first undergo a medical evaluation to pinpoint any potential problems, such as previous injuries, current pain and strength and flexibility inequalities. Afterwards, our specially trained staff members evaluate the client on their own bike.  Measurements are taken and adjustments are made to the bike.  Recommendation for other changes may also be discussed, as well as potential medical follow-up including specific stretches and/or exercises to help reduce pain while cycling. 

3-Dimensional Cycling Analysis:

Peak Performance 3-D technology aids our staff in analyzing your cycling gait in real time.  Six infrared cameras are used to analyze motion in 3 dimensions using advanced computer technology.  Reflective markers are placed on specific anatomic landmarks, which allows clinicians to accurately analyze cycling gait.  This information is then used to make appropriate changes to the bike.  These changes can greatly improve performance, prevent injuries and make cycling more enjoyable.  

Your Bike Fit Options:

Basic Bike Fit:

The basic bike fit is a static bike fit with one of our physical therapists on our clinical bike fit staff.  The is a 2-hour appointment during which your current position is evaluated and adjusted according to your current medical complaints/concerns.

Performance 3D Cycling Gait Analysis:

The performance 3D cycling gait analysis is a 2.5-hour appointment with Sean Madsen, our biomechanist.  This fit utilizes our 3D motion analysis software to aid and enhance the quality and precision of your cycling gait analysis.  This fit is perfect for the recreational to professional cyclist who is primarily interested in performance and comfort of their bike rather than the evaluation and treatment of an injury.

Medical 3D Cycling Gait Analysis:

The medical 3D cycling gait analysis is a 2-hour appointment with two of our clinical bike fit staff members, a physical therapist of Dr. Andy Pruitt and our biomechanist.  This fit utilizes our 3D motion analysis software to aid and enhance the quality and precision of your cycling gait analysis.  The goal of the fit is to use the objective data gathered from the 3D system to aid our clinical bike fit staff in making the appropriate adjustments to your bike according to your medical complaints/concerns.

Size Cycle Bike Fit:

The Size Cycle bike fit is a two-step process during which we can help you find the right frame for you.  The first appointment includes 2 hours with our biomechanist on our Serotta Size Cycle finding the ideal road, mountain, or time trial position and the frame that can put you there.  The second appointment includes another 90 minutes with our biomechanist on the newly purchased bike during which we do a detailed 3D analysis to finely tune your position on your new bike.