
Fitting Process
Each VanIsle BiKeFiT is conducted at Comox Bike Shop comoxbikeco.ca in Comox British Columbia, and 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.
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
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
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