Experiencing discomfort while cycling? Your bikefit might be the problem.
Poor cycling posture can cause a wide range of physical complaints. With a professional bikefitting, you’ll receive personalised advice on how to set up your bike correctly.
Good cycling posture is important not only for preventing complaints and injuries, but also for improving your cycling performance.
There are 5 factors influenced by your cycling posture:
1. Peak power: Want to improve your speed? Peak power is then the most important factor. It’s about achieving maximum speed and power output.
2. Efficiency: Want to ride long distances? Then the efficiency of your bike is crucial. An efficient setup ensures minimal energy wastage, making long rides easier to sustain.
3. Comfort: A properly fitted bike prevents and reduces pain and complaints in your back, neck, hip, knees, feet, and shoulders.
4. Injury prevention: Incorrect cycling posture can lead to annoying injuries. With the correct posture, you prevent these injuries.
5. Bike handling: Proper bike handling maximises the manoeuvrability and control of your bike. This is essential for navigating corners safely and confidently.
Bikefitting with a medical perspective, conducted by an experienced bikefitter and physiotherapist.
First, we have an intake consultation to understand your goals, how often you cycle, and whether you have any complaints. Next, during the body screening we assess:
• The mobility of your joints and muscles
• The stability of your core and pelvis
• Leg length discrepancies
• Foot structure
After the intake and body screening, we analyse your current cycling position and determine your optimal cycling position. We do this through movement analysis, mapping all body angles.
Once we know your optimal cycling position, your bike needs to be set up correctly. We ensure proper bike adjustment and correct positioning of your cleats.
At the end of the bikefitting, you receive a comprehensive report from us. This includes your new and optimal bike setup, photos of your old and new cycling position, and any advice to address physical complaints.
With a bikefitting, you receive comprehensive advice on the optimal cycling position for your road bike. You’ll get answers to the following questions:
• What is my ideal saddle position?
• What is my ideal handlebar position?
• What is the best frame size for me?
The optimal cycling position is different for everyone. This is why our expert determines it based on a personal dynamic cycling position analysis.
The ideal riding position depends on a number of factors:
• Your (leg) length
• Body proportions
• Physical fitness and flexibility
• Cycling goals
• Bike type and cycling environment
Our bike fitting is specifically designed for road bikes.
Looking for a bike fitting in Amsterdam? Book an appointment now. We'll get in touch with you as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.
Looking for a bike fitting in Amsterdam? Book an appointment now. We'll get in touch with you as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.
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