Fitting Process

VanIsle BiKeFiTs are conducted at Comox Bike Shop comoxbikeco.ca in Comox British Columbia, and at Rock City Cycles in Nanaimo https://www.rockcitycycles.ca/ Each fit includes a SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION, a physical BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATION and a DYNAMIC ANALYSIS using 2DMA Motion Capture software. Adjustments to the pedal-cleat interface, the saddle and the front end are made throughout the bike fit to maximize efficiency, performance and riding comfort. See below for more details.

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Subjective Evaluation

The individual subjective evaluation includes a discussion with the cyclist to gain an understanding of:

  • Purpose & expectations for the BiKeFiT

  • Riding goals & training schedule

  • Type & frequency of cycling

  • Injury history

  • Current & past biomechanical problem areas

  • Cycling related discomfort

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Biomechanical Evaluation

  • Alignment assessment & postural analysis

  • Lumbar, thoracic, cervical mobility

  • Pelvic mobility / stability assessment

  • Upper & lower joint provocation tests

  • Upper & lower joint mobility analysis

  • Upper & lower tissue flexibility assessment

  • Functional strength screening tests

  • Leg length differential assessment

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Dynamic Analysis & Adjustments

  • Assess current position on bike & correlate with Biomechanical Evaluation

  • Evaluate foot position on pedal, knee position, hip rotation & pelvic obliquity

  • Evaluate & adjust pedal-cleat interface: fore-aft, rotation, medial/lateral, float

  • Ensure appropriate saddle width

  • Evaluate & adjust saddle fore-aft, tilt, & height

  • Assess & adjust hip, shoulder, elbow & wrist alignment & angles

  • Assess & adjust stack height & reach with spacers, stem length & rise

  • Assess & adjust bar rotation, & ensure appropriate bar width

  • Provide cyclist with BiKeFiT measurement summary