FAQ BikeFitting
Why should I do a bikefitting?
During a BikeFitting, we help you to adjust your position on the bike so that it is more comfortable and efficient. This is done through comprehensive measurements and calculations that are specifically tailored to your body. This ensures that everything is perfect for you.
How does a BikeFititng work?
We first analyze your mobility and stability in various tests to check potentials, possible imbalances, etc.
After a warm-up, we then apply our measurement technology in the form of pressure measurement foils to various positions on your body (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder) for a baseline measurement. The BikeFitter then optimizes your position step by step based on several measurement runs.
Finding the optimal position is usually a process. The BikeFitter will therefore show what potential still lies in your position and what optimization options exist.
What do I need to bring to the BikeFitting?
We optimize your position directly on your own bike and you don’t need to do any work yourself.
Very important: After about 100 kilometers you should retighten all screws accordingly.
Please bring the following with you:
- Bike, including wheels and saddle (please bring a clean bike)
- Cycling shoes (possibly special tools for special pedal variants)
- Aero helmet
- Attachments for the bike (spacers etc.)
- Cycling clothing (ideally race clothing)
- Insoles and original insoles for the shoe (if available)
- Shower kit
- If required, drink and/or easily digestible food
- If you have a cardiovascular disease, a clearance certificate from your doctor
The last training session before the BikeFit should be a moderate basic session.
Who is a BikeFitting ADVANCED suitable for?
BikeFitting ADVANCED is aimed at all athletes who are coming into contact with professional BikeFitting and pressure measurement technology for the first time. There does not necessarily have to be a complaint. This BikeFitting is more comfort-oriented and we ensure maximum stability in the position on the bike. It is a fundamental optimization based on saddle pressure measurement and video analysis.
You want:
- a general position check without symptoms
- a gain in comfort and stability
You have:
- Seat/saddle complaints
- back problems
- Shoulder/neck complaints
You do not have:
- Foot complaints
- Knee problems
Who is a BikeFitting PRO suitable for?
The BikeFitting PRO focuses not only on solving complaints but also on improving performance with good stability and comfort. It is a performance-oriented optimization based on saddle pressure measurement, foot pressure measurement and video analysis.
You would like
- a general position check
- an increase in performance in addition to a gain in comfort and stability
- get more out of your cycling position
You have
- saddle problems
- back pain
- Shoulder/neck pain
- Foot problems
- Knee problems
Who is a BikeFitting PRO AERO suitable for?
The BikeFitting “PRO AERO” is aimed at all athletes who want to get the most out of their position in the lab. The fitting is supplemented by the identification of potential for better aerodynamics, which provides a clear roadmap for a wind tunnel test.
You want
- a general position check
- an increase in performance in addition to a gain in comfort and stability
- to be shown your potential in your position and aerodynamics
- A run list for an upcoming aerodynamics test in THE AEROW wind tunnel
- An additional/extended stability measurement
You have:
- Saddle problems
- Back pain
- Shoulder/neck problems
- Foot complaints
- Knee problems
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FAQ AeroFitting
How does an AeroFitting work?
After welcoming you, we first analyze your mobility and stability in various anamnesis tests to check for possible potentials and imbalances.
If you have completed a PRO AERO BikeFitting in advance, we will determine the order of the aero potentials listed there that need to be checked.
After we have mounted your bike on our Dyno and you have rolled in, we start with a baseline measurement. Based on this baseline measurement, we gradually change your position on the bike from an aerodynamic perspective.
Finding the optimal aerodynamic position is a process.
What do I need to bring to the AeroFitting?
We optimize your position directly on your own bike and you don’t need to do any work yourself.
Very important: After about 100 kilometers you should retighten all screws accordingly.
Please bring the following with you:
- Bike, including wheels and saddle (please bring a clean bike)
- Cycling shoes (possibly special tools for unusual pedal variants)
- Aero helmet
- Attachments for the bike (spacers etc.)
- Cycling clothing (ideally competition clothing)
- Customized insoles and original insoles of the shoe (if available)
- Runlist for wind tunnel from your bike fitter, if applicable
- When booking a material test: all materials you would like to test. Please indicate in advance when booking which and how many materials you would like to test. The aerodynamicists reserve the right to optimize the test procedure for the various materials.
- Shower kit
- Drink and/or easily digestible food if required
- If you have a cardiovascular disease, a clearance certificate from your doctor
The last training session before the AeroFitting should be a moderate session
Can I also bring two bikes to the AeroFitting?
In general, this is possible in any case. Depending on whether the position is roughly comparable (road bike/gravel bike) or significantly different (road bike/time trial bike), there is the option of either doing the fitting on a time basis or adding a second fitting.
If you would like to bring a second bike, write a short note when booking and our experts will contact you to discuss the next steps.
Which materials can I test with you?
We cooperate with many well-known brands from the triathlon and cycling industry. Our test pool includes one-piece suits from Ryzon, Castelli, Surpas and Fe226. When it comes to helmets, we have a selection of Uvex Casco, Met, Lazer and Abus in stock. For cycling shoes, we have been working with Lake for years and for saddles we offer a selection of Selle Italia and gebiomized saddles.
If required, we also have customizable insoles from gebiomized in stock
Can I also bring my own products (helmet, trisuit, etc.) for testing?
If you have booked a material test or an aerotest & material test, you are also welcome to bring your own products for testing. Please let us know in advance which products you will be bringing and what you would like to focus on during testing so that we can plan the test runs better.
Can I combine a BikeFitting and an AeroFitting?
Yes, these two products can be combined well. We recommend doing the BikeFitting first and then tweaking the aerodynamic details in the wind tunnel with the optimized position.
