“Finding a comfortable, yet powerful riding position is the single most important thing about cycling.” Bicycling Magazine, April 2002.

Forget about titanium vs. carbon or how you can save weight by buying the best components. If your bike does not fit you correctly, you will not be riding at your full potential, period.

The benefits of a proper fitting bike cannot be overestimated. The Bike Fitting Kit was developed to help reduce injuries, maximize comfort, and improve performance. The goal is to have a well adjusted bike so that on long rides, your body tires equally without having overworked any particular muscles or joints. At the same time, you want to be in a position that allows you to transfer maximum power with minimum effort.

With road bikes the rider often stays in the same position for extended periods of time. If you ride for four hours a week at a cadence of 80 (RPM), you will pedal 1,000,000 revolutions per year. Even a small misalignment can lead to major problems over time.

Safety: A survey done at California State University of over 500 cyclists found that 85% had had at least one overuse injury, with 36% of them needed medical treatment. Most overuse injuries can be prevented with proper bike fit. The DVD will show you how small adjustments can eliminate stress to your body.

Comfort: With a customized bike fitting, you will greatly improve your comfort on the bike allowing you to ride longer. The fine tuning guide will show you what adjustments need to be made based on your body’s feedback.

Performance: Certain muscles are not called into use unless your body is in a certain position. With a proper fit, riders can engage these muscles, transferring maximum power with minimum effort. The DVD explains how to use the goniometer and engage the largest muscle on your body and lighten the load on your quads. This will allow you to ride longer and faster without using more energy.

Indicators of a poor bike fit include numbness or soreness in any part of your body. The symptoms listed below are in the fine tuning guide followed by the likely cause, and what adjustment needs to be made to eliminate the symptom.

· Sore neck

· Sore or numb hands

· Sore wrists

· Sore lower back

· Sore knees (front)

· Sore knees (back of leg)

· Pain on the inside or outside of the knee

· Sharp pain along the IT band (runs vertical on the outside of the knee)

· Pain in the ball of your foot (behind the toes)

· Numb buttock

· Sore Achilles tendon

· Continuously sliding forward on the saddle

· Continuously sliding backward on the saddle

· Saddle sores

· Erectile difficulties

· Hot foot

Riding a bike without adjusting it so that your body is correctly aligned is comparable to driving a car without having the tires correctly aligned. Sooner or later you will notice some unusual wear patterns. All too often, the damage to your body is permanent. You can drastically reduce your odds of injuries in the future by purchasing The Bike Fitting Kit today.

“A custom fit at an affordable price!”