Anyone paid big money for a motion-capture bike fit and regretted it?
03-23-15, 12:57 PM
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That's just it- oftentimes you don't- or may be a combination of both. I believe that a lot of people go in for a fitting, and then after time, think that it was a great benefit- but in reality, it was just their body acclimating- which likely would have happened anyway.
03-23-15, 01:52 PM
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Thank you. My sentiments almost entirely. I also enjoy my fit so much as to wish to recommend it to others.
Seat post length and saddle setback/offset, stem length, stack height and stem angle are all highly adjustable so frame size is non critical and paying a lot for fit ill advised if you have time to experiment. As you fitness changes your fit will change. Post a photo or video of your fit here and you will get all the fit advice you need, and more.
Seat post length and saddle setback/offset, stem length, stack height and stem angle are all highly adjustable so frame size is non critical and paying a lot for fit ill advised if you have time to experiment. As you fitness changes your fit will change. Post a photo or video of your fit here and you will get all the fit advice you need, and more.
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03-23-15, 02:08 PM
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I did the BG fit... video and computer... but it is just a tool and only as good the the guy using it....
other things were involved, there was a 20 minute interview before we even went into the fitting room...
talked about all previous injuries, any surgeries, my experience level and goals...
then there was a pt session where my range of motion, flexibility and alignment was checked...
then the bike ride sessions (there were several one after each change) I also received a copy of the report with frozen frame images showing me the before and after body positions and list of every setting and body angle for future reference and a free follow up session a year later to make any adjustments needed with improvement in my ability and flexibility...
I have no complaints and feel it was money well spent...
other things were involved, there was a 20 minute interview before we even went into the fitting room...
talked about all previous injuries, any surgeries, my experience level and goals...
then there was a pt session where my range of motion, flexibility and alignment was checked...
then the bike ride sessions (there were several one after each change) I also received a copy of the report with frozen frame images showing me the before and after body positions and list of every setting and body angle for future reference and a free follow up session a year later to make any adjustments needed with improvement in my ability and flexibility...
I have no complaints and feel it was money well spent...
03-23-15, 02:42 PM
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Reach is something that can change over time with adjustments, acclimation, increase in flexibility...
03-23-15, 02:43 PM
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A good fitter should be able to discern, but you need to provide medical history as well. Nobody is going to crystal ball your accident/injury/medical history.
...and IMO, a fitter ought to be somewhat informed in terms of orthopedic /anatomical stuff. I honestly don't know how typical that is...What I do know is the shop I go to has worked with some seriously injured people (a certain multi-amputee veteran comes to mind) to fit and build some rather interesting bikes.
...and IMO, a fitter ought to be somewhat informed in terms of orthopedic /anatomical stuff. I honestly don't know how typical that is...What I do know is the shop I go to has worked with some seriously injured people (a certain multi-amputee veteran comes to mind) to fit and build some rather interesting bikes.
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03-23-15, 02:45 PM
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yup. the vocal opposition, as ever, have the right to not see a fitter or do it themselves. i spent almost a year chasing fit before a professional who knew what he was doing finaly adjusted my leg length discrepancy with shims and wedges, proper cleat placement and heel support. unreal the difference it made--no saddle sores, no shoulder pain. the two most important purchases i have made since i took up the sport were a good fitting and my aliante vsx saddle.
03-23-15, 04:43 PM
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A good fit is a good fit. Video capture is a great tool to help make the fitters job easier by allowing to make measurements on a computer rather than statically on the rider. I have yet to see proof that a fit done with video capture has a better end result than a good fit done with a goniometer, plumb bob and an experienced eye. Just my opinion.
03-23-15, 09:45 PM
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] are SO easily tweakable. And since everyone has different preferences in those things, it's probably better to experiment and try different things, until you find what works for you. Seat-height- probably the most important consideration, is a very easy concept to grasp- probably the easiest aspect of bike fitting to both learn "what is right", and to adjust.
03-23-15, 11:33 PM
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03-24-15, 10:00 AM
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does all bike shops offer motion-capture bike fit?
03-24-15, 03:16 PM
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