Difference between revisions of "Bicycle Fitting and Sizing"
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*Craig Upton of [http://www.performancelabshc.com/pages.php?id=53 Performance Lab HC] , $150 | *Craig Upton of [http://www.performancelabshc.com/pages.php?id=53 Performance Lab HC] , $150 | ||
*[http://www.pkcycling.com/Site/Welcome_to_PK_Cycling.html PK Racing], in Fairfax. $450-500. Primarily pro road/tri experts. They are very expensive and I have no personal experience with them other than the fact that they are only 3 blocks from my house. | *[http://www.pkcycling.com/Site/Welcome_to_PK_Cycling.html PK Racing], in Fairfax. $450-500. Primarily pro road/tri experts. They are very expensive and I have no personal experience with them other than the fact that they are only 3 blocks from my house. | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[http://www.cyclesportsonline.com/services/index.htm Cycle Sport], in Oakland. $125 |
or search Serotta by [http://www.serottacyclinginstitute.com/zipSearch.html zip code] | or search Serotta by [http://www.serottacyclinginstitute.com/zipSearch.html zip code] | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.jacksbikes.com/index1.html Jack's Bikes] - A fit kit walk through | |
*[http://www.cyclemetrics.com/pages/FitLinks/bike_fit_links.htm Cyclemetrics] link page | *[http://www.cyclemetrics.com/pages/FitLinks/bike_fit_links.htm Cyclemetrics] link page | ||
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===Knee Angle=== | ===Knee Angle=== | ||
| − | 30-35 Degrees | + | 30-35 Degrees. More bend conserves more energy, less bend for more power. |
===Saddle Height=== | ===Saddle Height=== | ||
Inseam x 0.883 = Top of the saddle to the center of the bottom bracket. | Inseam x 0.883 = Top of the saddle to the center of the bottom bracket. | ||
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===Elbow Bend=== | ===Elbow Bend=== | ||
15 degrees | 15 degrees | ||
| + | ===Stem Length=== | ||
| + | When in drops, axle obscured by bars. | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 24 June 2008
Contents
Why Fit
Different Philosophies
Serotta
Serotta has been a leader in bicycle fit for quite a while. The established the Serrotta Cycling Institute to further the goals of a better understanding of bike fit.
Fit Bikes
- Calfee Sizer Cycle
- Serotta Fit Bike
- San Giorgio Fig Jig
Local Fitters
- NorCal Cycling in Santa Rosa. $75. They do a pretty good job. Much better than the average bike shop in the bay area. This is where I send most people that need a basic fitting.
- Whole Athelete, San Anselmo, CA, $220-295
- Craig Upton of Performance Lab HC , $150
- PK Racing, in Fairfax. $450-500. Primarily pro road/tri experts. They are very expensive and I have no personal experience with them other than the fact that they are only 3 blocks from my house.
- Cycle Sport, in Oakland. $125
or search Serotta by zip code
Links
- Jack's Bikes - A fit kit walk through
- Cyclemetrics link page
Some Traditional Numbers
Crank Length
18.5% from top of femur to floor.
- Inseam to 31 inches: 170 mm.
- Inseam 31 to 33 inches: 172.5 mm.
- Inseam 33 or more inches: 175 mm.
Knee Angle
30-35 Degrees. More bend conserves more energy, less bend for more power.
Saddle Height
Inseam x 0.883 = Top of the saddle to the center of the bottom bracket.
Trunk Angle
About 30-40 degrees from level. (45 at most)
Shoulder Angle
90-100 degrees.
Elbow Bend
15 degrees
Stem Length
When in drops, axle obscured by bars.
