Spoke O'Motion
(905) 853-9545

 

Professional bicycle fitting is an emerging science that combines the fundamentals of cycling with the fields of biomechanics, physiology and psychology. In other words, it's no longer status-quo to eyeball the seat height, throw on a pair of shoes and ride off into the sunset.

What are the advantages of a bicycle fit?

Correcting poor riding posture, increasing power, injury prevention, improving comfort are the most obvious advantages. Pain, numbness and swelling are usually signs of a poor fit, especially in the foot, neck and lower back. During the fit, you'll also receive coaching tips that will improve your technique and increase performance.

Who would benefit from a bike fit?

It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned vet or a first time road rider just getting his feet wet, if you want to get the most out of your cycling experience, then you should get a professional fit done. Many long time friends and teammates have had some pretty deeply held preconceptions smashed after receiving their first fits. Performance and enjoyment inevitably improves. And, if you are just starting, don't develop bad habits due to a mediocre fit! Get set up right the first time and your body will continue thanking you for years to come.

Who are the bicycle fitters?

All professional fits are performed by Myles Cullen, Owner, Spoke O'Motion. I have been trained personally by the reknowned Michael Sylvester who developed the Trek Fit System and am certified through Trek's training program.

What is the fitting philosophy?

The Trek Fit System is an holistic approach to bike fit that carefully considers the rider's physiology and biomechanics before delving into making changes "by the numbers". Numbers and ratios and formulas for bike fitting would work great if we were machines. However, math cannot take into account people's varying levels of flexiblity, injury history, performance/comfort expectations and many other variables.

Our fittings take all of these factors into consideration and will deliver you a position on the bike that is both comfortable and powerful.

What is the process?

  1. Detailed interview
  2. Body measurements and observation
  3. Pre-adjustment bike measurements
  4. Fitting & tweaking
  5. Post-adjustment bike measurements

How long does it take?

Approximately 1½ - 2 hours

What do I need to bring?

  • bike
  • cycling shoes
  • cycling shorts & jersey

How much does it cost?

$150 (includes a 2-year fit guarantee so that if your needs/bike/body changes, we will re-fit accordingly)

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