One of the things I am learning at work is how to fit a person on a road bike. It takes some general knowledge about bike fitting, plus some problem solving skills. I read a few articles to get me started. The most helpful has been an article by Peter White. Mr. White does not believe in measurements in fitting a bike. At this point I agree. Read his article and maybe you will agree also:
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm
Let me know what you think of this article...
Bikes Beat Metro in Copenhagen
4 years ago
2 comments:
You're missing out if you do not address the foot-to-pedal connection (for those that use cycling specific shoes & pedals).
Just think of how many pedal revolutions you do per minute.... then multiply that to how many hours you ride a day... a week... and if you are not aligned correctly, could you be riding yourself into an overuse injury? Cycling is supposed to promote a healthly lifestyle right?
Something to think about...
Bilko - here is an article that goes into some good detail related to the "foot-to-pedal-connection":
http://www.nettally.com/palmk/BikeFit.html
I never had much of an issue with the road pedal and cleat, but for some reason when I went to SPD's I had more trouble getting everything aligned correctly. Others may have the same types of problems I have in that I broke my left femur when I was thirteen resulting in a slightly shorter leg and a slight misalignment in my knee. I have a constant pain in my left knee and am going to try wedging the cleat.
I know what you are saying....
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