jakeagusta
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Hi Guys and Girls,
Just thought I'd start a thread about this subject as I have always held back from doing this mainly due to the expense but also how hard could it be to adjust your own saddle or cleats ??? Lets just say I have learned something new today.
I went along to a Bike Science Center @ Tribeca Sports in Tunbridge Wells for a 2hr 30min session with Adriaan Durran. During the session several adjustments were made to the bike which included a shortened Stem , my cleats were adjusted and almost immediately I was able to notice the difference coupled with the comfort that I was now experiencing on the bike.
During several small cycling sessions on the Turbo Trainer, Adriaan would stop to explain the angles and measurements the system was generating based on my body. With each adjustment you were able to notice the improvements. The before and after screen displays were impressive and knee movement was particularly interesting, a vast improvement was made in terms of my posture on the saddle.
Towards the end of the session the bike is measured with a specialised electronic tool giving precise measurements of all the moving parts, frame, seat, stem, bars etc this is the given to you along with a video of the session and any particular videos and stretching tips that were identified during the anatomy session.
All in all a very interesting session. All I need to do know is to ride my regular routes to see what difference this had made to my road cycling. As stated the improvement on the turbo trainer was impressive so hopefully this is reflected equally on the road. I will post back with my findings.
Has anyone else had this done? I would be interested to hear about your experiences, myths or likewise.
Excuse the 'horrible' picture
Ride Safe
Just thought I'd start a thread about this subject as I have always held back from doing this mainly due to the expense but also how hard could it be to adjust your own saddle or cleats ??? Lets just say I have learned something new today.
I went along to a Bike Science Center @ Tribeca Sports in Tunbridge Wells for a 2hr 30min session with Adriaan Durran. During the session several adjustments were made to the bike which included a shortened Stem , my cleats were adjusted and almost immediately I was able to notice the difference coupled with the comfort that I was now experiencing on the bike.
During several small cycling sessions on the Turbo Trainer, Adriaan would stop to explain the angles and measurements the system was generating based on my body. With each adjustment you were able to notice the improvements. The before and after screen displays were impressive and knee movement was particularly interesting, a vast improvement was made in terms of my posture on the saddle.
Towards the end of the session the bike is measured with a specialised electronic tool giving precise measurements of all the moving parts, frame, seat, stem, bars etc this is the given to you along with a video of the session and any particular videos and stretching tips that were identified during the anatomy session.
All in all a very interesting session. All I need to do know is to ride my regular routes to see what difference this had made to my road cycling. As stated the improvement on the turbo trainer was impressive so hopefully this is reflected equally on the road. I will post back with my findings.
Has anyone else had this done? I would be interested to hear about your experiences, myths or likewise.
Excuse the 'horrible' picture
Ride Safe