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Bike Fits
Bicycling is a dynamic sport, involving multiple muscles that are firing in unison to propel both rider and bike forward. A good
position on your bike is essential for comfort, aerobic and aerodynamic performance, and injury prevention. At MBS, bicycle
positioning is highly individualized based on your own flexibility, strength, experience and skeletal characteristics. The goal of
the bike fit is to arrive at a more comfortable, efficient, aerodynamic and powerful position on your bike.
Mountain Bike Specialists guarantees that your bike will be comfortable. To improve our bike fitting skills, we went to the best for more training and information. Our fit specialists have been trained by Dr. Andrew L. Pruitt, the clinical director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. Pruitt works with Specialized Bicycle Company in its research department, is the author of several cycling fitness books, and is recognized as an expert in the field. The approach and principles of the MBS Motion Capture System are designed to consider each individual and their needs and goals. Through correct application of science, we can help every rider achieve their goals.
Specialized BG Fits Page
COMMON MEDICAL ISSUES FOR ADULT CYCLISTS
Saddle interface
Back/Neck pain
Hand Numbness
Foot/pedal interface
Knee pain
Soft tissue discomfort
SADDLES:
For men, numbness and blood flow are two separate issues. Numbness is caused by nerves being restricted. The restriction of blood flow results when the internal arteries are compressed. For women, direct pressure points from a saddle cause pain and numbness. (PRESSURE = PAIN) - one of the reason people stop riding. Specialized Body Geometry saddles come in three different sizes to accommodate different sit bone widths. Body Geometry saddles are designed to eliminate pressure on soft tissues and arteries. Correct saddle fore/aft adjustment and level position are key components to saddle comfort and cycling efficiency.
HANDLEBARS:
When handlebars are too wide, a cyclist's torso tends to collapse into the bike. This results in neck pain and/or pain between the shoulder blades. In general, women's arms are typically 1.5cm shorter than men's arms. Also, women's hands tend to be smaller. Handlebars come in different sizes to accommodate different shoulder widths. Specialized handlebars have shallower drops for a more comfortable position. Women's handlebars have a shorter reach to accommodate shorter arms/torso lengths.
STEMS:
Reach depends on flexibility, torso length, arm length, and core strength. If a stem is too long and/or too low, a cyclist will experience back pain. Specialized stems are available in a variety of lengths and designed to offer 15 different options in rise.
SHOES/FOOTBEDS:
Cycling is weight-bearing on the forefoot and when a shoe flexes while pedaling, you can experience "hot foot". This is because the nerves between the metatarsals get pinched. This is the main reason cycling shoes are stiff. Another cause for "hot foot" is when you have no support under the longitudinal arch. Specialized Body Geometry shoes are stiff so energy is transferred through the shoe. Specialized Body Geometry footbeds support the longitudinal arch and eliminates energy loss under the foot. This combination improves cycling efficiency and performance.
SHIMS:
90% of the population has forefoot varus. This means the first metatarsal "hangs" higher than the fifth metatarsal. When a cyclist applies pressure on the forefoot, the foot collapses into that void. When this occurs, common symptoms are knee pain. For most people the foot is not directly aligned under the knee. During pedaling this leads to biomechanical inefficiency and a loss of cycling power. In some cases there can be knee or hip pain and the potential for injury. By using Body Geometry shims, the inefficient motion that originates at the foot can be controlled.
PEDAL/CLEAT:
Pedal Cleat Analysis consists of the alignment of the three contact points on the foot. The three contact points are the shoe, cleat, and pedal spindle/crank arm. When pedals are correctly aligned to the contact points, the knee will also align with the pedal spindle/ crank arm. In simple terms when your pedals and cleats are aligned correctly your legs will be positioned to power your bike forward more efficiently, with more watts and without pain. The process begins by centering the cleat over the ball of the foot. Once the cleat is positioned, we will ask you to ride your bike on our trainer to analyze your pedal stroke. Our professional BG (Body Geometry) certified fitter will look closely at a various aspects of the pedal stroke and position to begin making adjustments to the cleat position.
Mountain Bike Specialists guarantees that your bike will be comfortable. To improve our bike fitting skills, we went to the best for more training and information. Our fit specialists have been trained by Dr. Andrew L. Pruitt, the clinical director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine. Pruitt works with Specialized Bicycle Company in its research department, is the author of several cycling fitness books, and is recognized as an expert in the field. The approach and principles of the MBS Motion Capture System are designed to consider each individual and their needs and goals. Through correct application of science, we can help every rider achieve their goals.
Specialized BG Fits Page
Our full body/bicycle fit includes the following assessments:
Pre-fit interview Current and ideal bike measurements Body measurements including: inseam, foot length, shoe size and brand, shoulder width, and sit bone width Flexibility and physical assessment Cleat position Saddle fore and aft Knee alignment Handle bar and stem positioning Computrainer spin scan analysis $175
Our pedal stroke/shoe system analysis includes the following assessments:
Pre-fit interview Body measurements including: inseam, foot length, shoe size and brand, shoulder width, and sit bone width Cleat position Saddle fore and aft Knee alignment Handle bar and stem positioning Computrainer spin scan analysis $100
Fit Information
COMMON MEDICAL ISSUES FOR ADULT CYCLISTS
Saddle interface
Back/Neck pain
Hand Numbness
Foot/pedal interface
Knee pain
Soft tissue discomfort
SADDLES:
For men, numbness and blood flow are two separate issues. Numbness is caused by nerves being restricted. The restriction of blood flow results when the internal arteries are compressed. For women, direct pressure points from a saddle cause pain and numbness. (PRESSURE = PAIN) - one of the reason people stop riding. Specialized Body Geometry saddles come in three different sizes to accommodate different sit bone widths. Body Geometry saddles are designed to eliminate pressure on soft tissues and arteries. Correct saddle fore/aft adjustment and level position are key components to saddle comfort and cycling efficiency.
HANDLEBARS:
When handlebars are too wide, a cyclist's torso tends to collapse into the bike. This results in neck pain and/or pain between the shoulder blades. In general, women's arms are typically 1.5cm shorter than men's arms. Also, women's hands tend to be smaller. Handlebars come in different sizes to accommodate different shoulder widths. Specialized handlebars have shallower drops for a more comfortable position. Women's handlebars have a shorter reach to accommodate shorter arms/torso lengths.
STEMS:
Reach depends on flexibility, torso length, arm length, and core strength. If a stem is too long and/or too low, a cyclist will experience back pain. Specialized stems are available in a variety of lengths and designed to offer 15 different options in rise.
SHOES/FOOTBEDS:
Cycling is weight-bearing on the forefoot and when a shoe flexes while pedaling, you can experience "hot foot". This is because the nerves between the metatarsals get pinched. This is the main reason cycling shoes are stiff. Another cause for "hot foot" is when you have no support under the longitudinal arch. Specialized Body Geometry shoes are stiff so energy is transferred through the shoe. Specialized Body Geometry footbeds support the longitudinal arch and eliminates energy loss under the foot. This combination improves cycling efficiency and performance.
SHIMS:
90% of the population has forefoot varus. This means the first metatarsal "hangs" higher than the fifth metatarsal. When a cyclist applies pressure on the forefoot, the foot collapses into that void. When this occurs, common symptoms are knee pain. For most people the foot is not directly aligned under the knee. During pedaling this leads to biomechanical inefficiency and a loss of cycling power. In some cases there can be knee or hip pain and the potential for injury. By using Body Geometry shims, the inefficient motion that originates at the foot can be controlled.
PEDAL/CLEAT:
Pedal Cleat Analysis consists of the alignment of the three contact points on the foot. The three contact points are the shoe, cleat, and pedal spindle/crank arm. When pedals are correctly aligned to the contact points, the knee will also align with the pedal spindle/ crank arm. In simple terms when your pedals and cleats are aligned correctly your legs will be positioned to power your bike forward more efficiently, with more watts and without pain. The process begins by centering the cleat over the ball of the foot. Once the cleat is positioned, we will ask you to ride your bike on our trainer to analyze your pedal stroke. Our professional BG (Body Geometry) certified fitter will look closely at a various aspects of the pedal stroke and position to begin making adjustments to the cleat position.