Bike Fitting

The L.I.N.K. Bike Fitting Philosophy

L.I.N.K. (Logical Integration of Necessary Knowledge) is a process that determines the proper relationship between the human and the machine. A cyclist’s bike must be made to fit the rider. To match the human to the correct bike and adjust the bike to the proper position is a complex task requiring a deep knowledge of the human body and the bicycle and the interaction between them. The process of fitting a bike to the rider is the L.I.N.K. to performance and comfort.

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L.I.N.K. Level 1 - $125

The Essential bike fit at Herriott Sports covers the essentials of proper fit and position. This is perfect for the person who has never had a bike fit or the injury-free cyclist not ready for the investment of the Elite or Total Bike Fit. This session includes a one hour evaluation to adjust your bicycle to place your body in the proper position when cycling. The team at Herriott Sports Performance has immense experience with bike fitting and uses principles learned from decades of cycling experience, continuing education through Slowtwitch F.I.S.T. Certification, the Wobble-Naught Fit System, aerodynamic education from Jon Cobb of Blackwell Research, cleat wedging from BikeFit systems, and biomechanical principles from physical therapy training. We combine these principles to create a unique and logical methodology to place each cyclist in their own position to help them reach their personal goals with optimal comfort and performance.

L.I.N.K. Level 2 with Video Motion Analysis - $250

For the cyclist wanting the top-of-the-line bike fit, this is the best choice. This bike fit takes into account the specific lengths and ratios of your body obtained from an hour-long process of measuring your unique structure. This allows us to fine tune the position to the most precise level. Where most bike fits put you in an accepted range of angles, this attention to detail goes beyond accepted norms and finds the precise position for you.

This fitting system also incorporates motion analysis using the Dartfish system, which allows us to truly determine the angles of the body and the motion occurring during pedaling.

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L.I.N.K. Level 3 with Musculoskeletal Evaluation - $350

Beyond the elite bike fit system, we offer a medical bike fit for those with functional limitation or pathology causing aches and pains with cycling. This is the bike fit for those with an injury or pain with cycling. This includes a musculoskeletal evaluation by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy to address any pathology or limitation which may be affecting your comfort or performance. Limitations in muscle balance, flexibility, current or past injuries, will be addressed. If you are having pain, it is best to see a health care professional. If you are having pain with riding your bike, it is best to see a health care professional who specializes in cycling!

Setting up your bicycle will take into account any unique features of your body, whether this requires custom shoe insoles, shims, spacers, or any changes in equipment. We have experience with all types or riders and injuries, although no one person or each injury is unique. We recognize each individual’s unique situation and address them accordingly. In addition to setting up your bike to accommodate your specific considerations, a treatment plan for other limitations will be provided which may include therapeutic exercise, anti-inflammatory strategies, proper training methods, or other interventions. This visit takes three hours for musculoskeletal evaluation, bike adjustments, and treatment plan.

Pedal Stroke Analysis - $95

Pedal efficiency is essential to comfort and performance. This service may utilize all available technology for biomechanical analysis of your pedaling. Computrainer Spinscan, Powercranks, Powermeter, and Dartfish 3D motion analysis video analysis may be used to assess your efficiency and to provide feedback and neuromuscular motor programming to enhance your pedal stroke. A fluid pedal stroke results in a more economic expenditure of energy and decreased risk of injury. Using these various resources, along with the guidance of our experienced staff, the cyclist will learn to recruit muscles in the proper sequence for an efficient pedal stroke.

Prior to leaving the visit, recommendations will be made for continued training to develop this pedaling technique into an unconscious effort. In other words, pedaling correctly all the time without having to think about it. This is an important component of cycling efficiently and without injury. It takes time to train, but with proper analysis and training, your pedal stroke can be improved!

Cleat Adjustment - $45

A critical component for cycling comfort and performance, cleat adjustment is the first measure taken when we do a bike fit. All adjustments for bike fitting rely on proper cleat adjustment. If the cleats are not adjusted correctly prior to other adjustments then the fit is at adversely affected. Cleats are often a cause of injury if faulty placement occurs. We use various tools to create the proper shoe/pedal interface for each person. We use wedges from BikeFit Systems as indicated for biomechanical alignment. We have expert physical therapists to evaluate your structure to diagnose abnormalities such as leg length descrepencies, genu varus/valgus, rearfoot and forefoot varus/valgus, and supination or pronation, etc. We also use custom insoles as needed to support the arch of the foot.