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Due to limited resources, we are suspending our bike fitting services at this time.

Bike Fitting at Northtowne

Bike Fitting

A bike fit is a process where a trained fit expert works with a rider and their bike to fine tune ride position and comfort.  The fit expert conducts a rider interview to understand riding goals and obtain injury history; takes a physical assessment including taking measurements of the rider and their bike; observes rider in motion on the bike.  Using the data gathered, the fit expert will make recommendations on adjustments that can be made to the bike for the purpose of ensuring optimal riding comfort and efficiency. Because bikes are produced for the masses but individual body types are unique, a personalized fit session may lead to purchase of additional parts to accomplish the desired comfort and performance results.

Cyclist receiving a bike fit

Who Can Benefit From A Bike Fit?

Recreational riders, competitive riders, novice riders, or professional riders. Anyone interested in improving their comfort while riding their bike, the efficiency by which they ride or anyone experiencing any type of pain while riding that keeps them from wanting to ride their bike.

Retul bike fit

The Northtowne Bike Fit

Northtowne Cycling & Fitness utilizes the Retül Fit system for bike fit assessments. Using Retül, we record a rider''s position while they are in motion, which gives us the most realistic picture of the rider''s actual pedal strokes and body positions during a ride.  Using 3D motion capture technology, the Retül Fit system accurately measures every degree of movement and millimeter of distance providing you and the fitter with data to support the choices made during the fit.  

Bike fit process

Fit Process: What you can Expect

Rider Interview: Every fit starts with this critical step.  The fitter conducts a rider interview to collect information regarding cycling goals and injury history.

Physical Assessment:  The physical assessment is gaining a complete understanding of your flexibility and unique physical attributes to identify limitations that may impact your position on the bike.  

Retül Motion Capture: Retül motion capture assesses saddle position, cleat placement, handlebar position, and stem length while you are pedaling.  The most unique feature of the Retül Fit system is an observation of the rider from the front to ensure hips, knees and feet are properly aligned for improved comfort, performance and injury prevention.

Comprehensive Road Bike Fit

$250

90 Minutes - 2 Hours

Rider Interview

Physical Assessment

Saddle Width

Saddle Height

Saddle Fore/Aft

Cleat Placement

Stem Reach/Angle

Handlebar Position

Hip/Knee/Foot Alignment

Digital Documentation of Measurements and Post-Fit Report

Comprehensive Triathlon Bike Fit

$300

2-3 Hours

Rider Interview

Physical Assessment

Saddle Width

Saddle Height

Saddle Fore/Aft

Cleat Placement

Stem Reach/Angle

Aero Bar Fore/Aft

Aero Bar Pad Width

Hip/Knee/Foot Alignment

Digital Documentation of Measurements and Post-Fit Report

*Please Note: Based on the different needs of our fit clients, we may recommend the purchase of parts and accessories to achieve an optimal bike fit. Labor charges may also apply to install parts and accessories.