With
all of the time and money we invest in the sport, why limit your
performance with a poor cycling position? A professional custom bike fitting is one of
the most effective ways to maximize your abilities on the bike while
conserving energy. Our goal is to make your cycling experience as enjoyable
as possible. Mike
Manning has successfully improved the performance of hundreds of cyclists in the Portland area and
corrected the injury producing bad bike fittings of so many others. His
competence covers all disciplines of
cycling, whether competitive or recreational. CycleOne provides the finest bike fitting solution available anywhere. In fact, more and more
of the world's best cyclists are riding on a Wobble-Naught fitted bike. When you are ready to excel, make an appointment for a fitting.
Real Science - Quantifiable and Race Proven
Proper mechanics is the first step in any performance endeavor, especially cycling. You would not run a marathon in ill-fitting shoes and neither should you attempt to pedal a bicycle that is not perfectly fitted to your body. CycleOne has chosen the Wobble-Naught fitting system as the preferred method to ensure perfect cycling mechanics because only the Wobblenaught system is quantifiable and race
proven. All
CycleOne coached athletes receive the Wobble-Naught Laser Precision
custom bike fitting as a matter of course. The fitting is always included in a
CycleOne coaching package because it is the one thing that will make
the most immediate and most obvious difference. There are numerous systems that claim to have the best understanding of the mechanics of bike fitting, as evidenced by the large number of fitting systems available in Portland. The problem with most of these systems is their basis on personal perception and their lack of consistency. Historically, fitting has been less a science and more an art, one that was mastered by few. This art has now evolved to the status of real science in the form of the Wobblenaught fitting system. Through movement analysis and muscle stimulation measurements, Wobble-Naught
defines the optimum position for your comfort and performance. That means more power, more enjoyment, and fewer stress injuries.
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A comprehensive bike fit that includes a dynamic assessment, using tools like Dartfish video analysis software, can determine if cycling posture and pedaling mechanics need improvement. Our fitting system is based on precise anatomical measurements of the client’s musculoskeletal system as well as observation of the cyclist in motion. Using precision lasers for alignment, the bike is adjusted to fit the body instead of forcing the rider to adapt to a new position that is incorrect or too extreme. The patented technology developed by Dartfish enables us to pinpoint critical angles at various points in the pedaling stroke. This software can accurately determine joint angles and provides instant feedback to dial in the perfect position.
The figures above display the use of some of those analysis tools. In the first photo on the left, the rider is too compact and too low on the bike. By increasing saddle height, moving the saddle forward, and changing the bar position, as seen in the photo on the right, the hip and knee angles are increased at the top of the pedal stroke. This change increases the mechanical advantage and the power the cyclist is able to generate from an aerodynamic position. Making these changes also forces the upper body into a more forward posture, increasing the angle at the the arm and shoulder, thereby decreasing the tension and stress on the skeletal muscles of the upper back and neck. This software also allows us to determine when changes made to the bike affect technique or dynamic fit, as an example... how an increase in saddle height can increase ankle plantar flexion or decreasing the saddle height can allow for a better balanced dorsal position. These alignment changes are not always readily apparent, but by using slow motion video playback or zooming in on a joint angle, it becomes very discernible. The photos are linked to a video sample. Check it out.
The session begins with a video of your current position for a baseline comparison. This is followed by a thorough flexibility assessment to determine if any pre-existing anomalies are to be considered. The fitting also includes insoles and shims as indicated by a thorough analysis of foot and ankling mechanics. This critical step can prevent faulty pedaling mechanics, which leads to chronic knee injury if left uncorrected. If the ankle is out of position, the knee is forced to compensate and not only will the cyclist elevate his chance of injury, he will lose power. Other key positions such as saddle fore/aft, saddle height, saddle tilt, stem length, and bar width are determined from the initial measurements. Feedback from the client is used to determine the final changes, such as saddle to handlebar drop, handlebar rotation, and brake lever placement. Once these adjustments are made, the client will again ride the bike for a dynamic assessment. Biomechanical alignment is checked, and the angles at the knees, hips and ankles are re-examined for symmetry. Using the Dartfish software, we are able to measure the changes by degrees.
Each session lasts approximately 2 hours and includes cleat placement. The cost for the professional fitting that includes Dartfish motion analysis and cleat refinement is $250. Group discounts are available. For
the most cost effective way to improve your cycling performance,
contact CycleOne today for the best bike fitting in Portland.
Guaranteed!!! Advanced scheduling is recommended.
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Testimonials
"I wanted to thank you for the fitting on my Burley and my Cervelo. Before I was
fitted I had continual joint pain in my knees and back pain. After the fitting
I have noticed on both bikes I have more power with each pedal stroke and no more
pain! Also, I have noticed better race results!!!! Thank you again." Karleta Reierson
"What I noticed: The new position is way more comfortable, the back pain I had
seems to have gone away. The knee pain disappeared while riding. There was no
noticeable tightness in my shoulder and across the back of the neck, although
I found myself bracing and tightening my neck as if I expected it to be tight.
The pedal strokes feel much different, stronger and more supple (less choppy)
on the flats... Overall I feel like I'm using more of the muscles in my legs
(front and back), while allowing the upper body to stay relaxed. It's a drastic
improvement over how I was positioned previously." Quenton Conant
"A few months ago you fitted me on a brand new Specialized Roubaix at Sunset
Cycles. Just a quick note to let you know that I rode my first 100 miles on my
new bike in the recent Harvest Century and finished the ride with hardly any
aches or pains. I'm convinced that the reason I was able to finish the ride
so easily was due to the excellent job you did in making sure the bike was
perfectly set up for me. Thanks!" Simon Bennett
