Post by goyoyl on May 6, 2008 20:50:03 GMT 8
Bike Town Cyclery is proud to announce the availability of bikefitting.com fitting services. BTC is an authorized bikefitting.com dealer in the Philippines and offers Professional Measurement and Shoe Cleat Adjustment. Bike Town Cyclery is located at 2240 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City, Metro Manila. It's in the same building as the Philippine School of Interior Design, right across La Fuerza Building and Mazda cars. Tel. No.: (+63.2) 387.2173.
As a background on bikefitting.com:
bikefitting.com/English/Frame.aspx
In the last few years more and more attention in the cycling sport has been paid to coaching and supervision of the cyclist. So much progress has been made, particularly in the field of training and nutrition, that the physical performance has nearly reached its optimum. In order to further improve the efficiency of the cycling movement, optimizing the position on the bicycle is an absolute prerequisite. The ultimate aim is to achieve a position of the cyclist on his bicycle which is as efficient and as aerodynamic as possible.
If efficiency were the only factor demanding attention, it would be fairly simple. During this last decade, the cycling sport has evolved from an endurance sport into a power-endurance sport. The influence of biomechanic and aerodynamic research is gaining importance. The goal is to find a cycling position in which power is maximally converted into motion.
Scientific and empirical research has shown that a correct position on the bicycle is determined by several factors:
Resistance
Efficiency
Power
Comfort
maximization
In reality, however, the results of this research are not always used to its full extent. It is apparent that many cyclists, and not only the recreational cyclists, still adopt a very poor position on their bicycle. An example can be found in the Tour de France of 1999. Michael Boogerd insisted on using a conventional cap in the prologue, whereas aerodynamic research had clearly indicated that the use of an aerodynamic helmet would have gained him seconds of time. This clearly illustrates that the vanguard of the cycling sport has so far failed to appreciate the effect and use of biomechanic and aerodynamic research.
A proper sitting position on the bicycle has other advantages, also. Cyclists are regularly confronted with injuries, and cycling tourists face physical complaints in large numbers. These injuries and complaints are caused by deviations in position or by an incorrect position on the bicycle. Optimizing the sitting position on the bicycle prevents the occurrence of injuries.
It is clear that the four factors mentioned above not only influence but also negatively affect each other. For example, the average cyclist experiences a deep aerodynamic position of the upper body as anything but comfortable.
BIKEFITTING.COM SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BIKE TOWN CYCLERY
BIKE TOWN CYCLERY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BIKEFITTING.COM FITTING SERVICES:
PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS
The Professional Analysis is the most extensive bikefitting.com service. It is specifically designed for athletes who strive for absolute optimization of physical performance or those with particular physical problems, especially related to hip, knee and ankle functions. Building on the results of a Standard Analysis, the skilled operator employs the bikefitting.com Position Simulator to adjust for the cyclist's ideal position.
The Position Simulator has three functions:
• To determine the exact seat angle of the frame, which is a direct result of the ratio of upper and lower leg length. This also calculates the correct fore-and-aft adjustment of the saddle which assists optimal power transfer and a stable position on the saddle.
• To determine an asymmetric seat position to compensate, for example, for differences in leg length which often leads to pain in the lower back area.
• To simulate the position that the bikefitting.com computer program has calculated and to enable the client to immediately experience this improvement.
SHOE CLEAT ADJUSTER
The correct relationship between the cyclist's contact points and the bicycle (saddle/handlebars/pedals) is essential for the optimal bio-mechanical position. This is mostly achieved with the Standard and Professional Analyses. What is still lacking is the adjustment of the shoe cleats, which form a vital part of model pedal/shoe systems. This is perfected with the bikefitting.com Shoe Cleat Adjuster, which factors in the cyclist's gait and results in several vital performance improvements, as well as removes the risk of inevitable damage when cleats are inexpertly adjusted. The knee stays in one line with the foot through which no rotation takes place, and the shoe cleat is positioned such that the ball of the foot rests at the centre-line of the pedal axle which guarantees optimal power transfer. In summary, the Shoe Cleat Adjuster has the following functions:
• To position the shoe cleat in such a way that the ball of the foot rests exactly above the centre-line of the pedal axle, realizing optimal power transmission.
• Through the shoe cleats, the position of the foot on the pedal is adjusted in such a way that potential twisting of the lower leg is avoided.
• Because the ball of the foot rests exactly above the pedal axle, "ankling" is assisted which leads to a more fluid and natural pedaling action.
• Burning-feet-syndrome will sharply diminish and in some cases disappear completely.
Fitting sessions will be available starting Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Please call BTC for more details.
As a background on bikefitting.com:
bikefitting.com/English/Frame.aspx
In the last few years more and more attention in the cycling sport has been paid to coaching and supervision of the cyclist. So much progress has been made, particularly in the field of training and nutrition, that the physical performance has nearly reached its optimum. In order to further improve the efficiency of the cycling movement, optimizing the position on the bicycle is an absolute prerequisite. The ultimate aim is to achieve a position of the cyclist on his bicycle which is as efficient and as aerodynamic as possible.
If efficiency were the only factor demanding attention, it would be fairly simple. During this last decade, the cycling sport has evolved from an endurance sport into a power-endurance sport. The influence of biomechanic and aerodynamic research is gaining importance. The goal is to find a cycling position in which power is maximally converted into motion.
Scientific and empirical research has shown that a correct position on the bicycle is determined by several factors:
Resistance
Efficiency
Power
Comfort
maximization
In reality, however, the results of this research are not always used to its full extent. It is apparent that many cyclists, and not only the recreational cyclists, still adopt a very poor position on their bicycle. An example can be found in the Tour de France of 1999. Michael Boogerd insisted on using a conventional cap in the prologue, whereas aerodynamic research had clearly indicated that the use of an aerodynamic helmet would have gained him seconds of time. This clearly illustrates that the vanguard of the cycling sport has so far failed to appreciate the effect and use of biomechanic and aerodynamic research.
A proper sitting position on the bicycle has other advantages, also. Cyclists are regularly confronted with injuries, and cycling tourists face physical complaints in large numbers. These injuries and complaints are caused by deviations in position or by an incorrect position on the bicycle. Optimizing the sitting position on the bicycle prevents the occurrence of injuries.
It is clear that the four factors mentioned above not only influence but also negatively affect each other. For example, the average cyclist experiences a deep aerodynamic position of the upper body as anything but comfortable.
BIKEFITTING.COM SERVICES AVAILABLE AT BIKE TOWN CYCLERY
BIKE TOWN CYCLERY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BIKEFITTING.COM FITTING SERVICES:
PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS
The Professional Analysis is the most extensive bikefitting.com service. It is specifically designed for athletes who strive for absolute optimization of physical performance or those with particular physical problems, especially related to hip, knee and ankle functions. Building on the results of a Standard Analysis, the skilled operator employs the bikefitting.com Position Simulator to adjust for the cyclist's ideal position.
The Position Simulator has three functions:
• To determine the exact seat angle of the frame, which is a direct result of the ratio of upper and lower leg length. This also calculates the correct fore-and-aft adjustment of the saddle which assists optimal power transfer and a stable position on the saddle.
• To determine an asymmetric seat position to compensate, for example, for differences in leg length which often leads to pain in the lower back area.
• To simulate the position that the bikefitting.com computer program has calculated and to enable the client to immediately experience this improvement.
SHOE CLEAT ADJUSTER
The correct relationship between the cyclist's contact points and the bicycle (saddle/handlebars/pedals) is essential for the optimal bio-mechanical position. This is mostly achieved with the Standard and Professional Analyses. What is still lacking is the adjustment of the shoe cleats, which form a vital part of model pedal/shoe systems. This is perfected with the bikefitting.com Shoe Cleat Adjuster, which factors in the cyclist's gait and results in several vital performance improvements, as well as removes the risk of inevitable damage when cleats are inexpertly adjusted. The knee stays in one line with the foot through which no rotation takes place, and the shoe cleat is positioned such that the ball of the foot rests at the centre-line of the pedal axle which guarantees optimal power transfer. In summary, the Shoe Cleat Adjuster has the following functions:
• To position the shoe cleat in such a way that the ball of the foot rests exactly above the centre-line of the pedal axle, realizing optimal power transmission.
• Through the shoe cleats, the position of the foot on the pedal is adjusted in such a way that potential twisting of the lower leg is avoided.
• Because the ball of the foot rests exactly above the pedal axle, "ankling" is assisted which leads to a more fluid and natural pedaling action.
• Burning-feet-syndrome will sharply diminish and in some cases disappear completely.
Fitting sessions will be available starting Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Please call BTC for more details.