So a week ago today I went in and spent what was probably THE most valuable 3 hours in a long time with John Dargie of Fusion Triathlon Club on the recommendation of Jonathan Allan in Dales Cycles. John is a fully trained Bike Fit specialist (as is Jonathan) and the results are outstanding!! I have always set up and rode my road bike very aggressively and the changes although subtle (well most of them) are unreal in terms of comfort and performance. The process is an interview about you, your riding, your goals, strengths and weaknesses; then a thorough conversation about your body which moves into a full analysis of you and your body in terms of flexibility, symmetry, muscle balance, strength.......the list goes on. I had everything checked from the width of my bum bones to the angles of flexibility in my hips! Next John gets you on the bike and examines how you ride and takes multiple measurements based on his findings he has made about how your body works and functions and changes are made to get the most from your bike and body and riding style! Amazing what you dont know and presume you do know until you are told!! Changes that have been made are cleats in a TOTALLY different position and what a difference......it now feels normal and I feel open on the bike if that makes sense!, seat up by 10mm and back by about 10mm, seat leveled, stem up by 10mm and hoods flat on the drops so my wrists dont bend abnormally; insoles and wedges in my shoes to stop my knees falling in as like John says your legs should be like pistons!! Saddle width measured and bars width, drop and reach all measured. Got the Venge AND the TT bike fitted and rode them both and cant wait to get out again! The changes could be worth that extra power I need at that time when I need it.......but Ill be comfy and still aggressive in my position which is perfect! Thanks John, VERY worthwhile and thoroughly recommended!!
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:27:23 +0000
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