You may never forget how to ride a bike, but remembering how it should
fit is another story. For competitive cyclists, even minute adjustments
to the frame can have a major impact on comfort and performance.
Despite this, bike fitting has long been a black art with each
technician employing her own method and metrics (plumb bob, video,
rulers, etc.). Most methods have been inaccurate, tough to reproduce
and based on the static position of the rider (not pedaling).
Meanwhile, opposing views on the "right" fit have been difficult to
reconcile without a standardized measurement method. Now Retul has
introduced a motion-tracking system that may put those issues to rest.
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You may never forget how to ride a bike, but remembering how it should
fit is another story. For competitive cyclists, even minute adjustments
to the frame can have a major impact on comfort and performance.
Despite this, bike fitting has long been a black art with each
technician employing her own method and metrics (plumb bob, video,
rulers, etc.). Most methods have been inaccurate, tough to reproduce
and based on the static position of the rider (not pedaling).
Meanwhile, opposing views on the "right" fit have been difficult to
reconcile without a standardized measurement method. Now Retul has
introduced a motion-tracking system that may put those issues to rest.