Retül BIKE FIT TRAINING: Course DESCRIPTIONS

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the current situation with the
COVID-19 pandemic, in-person training courses through SBCU are on hold globally until further notice.***

The Retül Fit Program is the most comprehensive bike fit education available. You will gain comprehensive knowledge about the human body and fit process using Retül motion capture technology, and you will be able to make educated support decisions which help build a great bike fit reputation and business within your community.

Retül Fit education is broken down into three courses: Retül Fit 1, Retül Fit 2- Aero, and Retül Fit 2- Mountain.

To attend a Retül training course, you must be a current Retül Member (user of Retül technology) and/or have been approved to attend a Retül course and purchase Retül equipment through the Retül application process.

 

RETÜL FIT 1

THREE DAYS (APPLIES TO USA COURSES ONLY)

Attending the Retül Fit 1 course is an investment in the best fit education and technology available. You will leave with an understanding of how the body is affected by cycling and how to make educated decisions to safely fit the bike to the body through the pre-fit assessment process and using Retül motion capture technology.

You will learn the difference between sizing and fitting, how to sell and talk to customers about fit, and how to overcome obstacles to create a thriving fit business. This course includes best practices on how to implement a successful fit business that truly improves your rider base experience.

The curriculum includes:

  • How to fit road bikes using Retül Vantage motion capture technology.

  • Basic anatomy and cycling biomechanics.

  • How to differentiate sizing from fitting.

  • How to take bike measurements using the Retül Zin tool.

  • How to use the Müve SL for sizing and fitting.

  • How to create a professional Retül fit report.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of the SBCU.com Anatomy and Biomechanics online courses.

  • Classes held in the US take place at the Specialized Bicycles headquarters in Morgan Hill, CA.

  • Specialized retailers can register for a course through the Specialized B2B website.

  • Current Retül members looking to register for class can Contact Us for information on how to register:

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Retül Fit 2: mountain

THREE DAY COURSE (APPLIES TO USA CLASSES ONLY)

Fitting goes beyond just road bikes, and this course will increase your knowledge of suspension tuning and elevate your competitive advantage by serving customers of all riding experiences.

This course will provide education in mountain bike fitting, as well as advanced physical assessments and cycling-specific injuries and solutions. You will learn how to perform a mountain bike fit using Retül motion capture technology, in-store suspension set up as well as on-trail tuning.

The curriculum includes:

  • How to fit mountain bikes using Vantage motion capture technology.

  • Hands-on advanced physical assessments.

  • How to perform on-trail suspension tuning.

  • How to perform in-store suspension set up.

  • Causes and treatment for cycling-specific injuries

PREREQUISITE: You must have attended a Retül Fit 1 class prior to this course

  • Classes held in the US take place at the Specialized Bicycles headquarters in Morgan Hill, CA.

  • Specialized retailers can register for a course through the Specialized B2B website.

  • Current Retül members looking to register for class can Contact Us for information on how to register:

RETÜL Fit 2: aero

THREE DAYS (APPLIES TO USA COURSES ONLY)

Fitting goes beyond just road bikes, and this course will increase your knowledge of aerodynamics and grow your competitive advantage by serving customers of all riding experiences.

This course will provide additional fit education in aero bike fitting, as well as advanced physical assessments and cycling-specific injuries and solutions. You will learn how to perform aero fitting using Retül motion capture technology, with position testing in the WIN Tunnel.

The curriculum includes:

  • How to fit aero/triathlon bikes with Vantage motion capture technology.

  • Position testing in the Specialized USA WIN Tunnel*.

  • Hands on advanced physical assessments.

  • Causes and treatment for cycling-specific injuries.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Position testing in the WIN Tunnel is only available for courses held in the US.*

PREREQUISITE: You must have attended a Retül Fit 1 class prior to this course.

  • Classes held in the US take place at the Specialized Bicycles headquarters in Morgan Hill, CA.

  • Specialized retailers can register for this class through the Specialized B2B website.

  • Current Retül members looking to register for class can Contact Us for registration details:

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