Why Velomotion?
Deep routed expertise in Bike Fitting
Velomotion is Europe’s leading Retül Bike Fit Studio and we are also the home of Retül University for Europe where all other European based certified Retül fitters are trained by Velomotion fitters to obtain their accreditation.
Bike fits must be dynamic
Most bike fit specialists fit riders in a static position. This is because the traditional tools of the trade — tape measures and plumb bobs — don’t allow accurate measurements while the rider is pedaling. Retül captures the rider’s position relative to his pedaling motion, and therefore creates the most realistic replication of the actual pedal stroke and body position when out on the road and trails.
Whether you are fitted on your own bike or using the Exit Cycle jig, the rider’s biomechanics are analyzed using the Retül system. Adjustments to the contact points of the rider can be made regardless of using a jig/ or own bike. By scanning the finished position with the Zin tool those contact points can be accurately determined and applied to either your own bike, or sizes and set ups can be recommended based on the collected data. This can not be accurately achieved using standard equipment as it is impossible to accurately measure the stack and reach of a frame by any other method which is the key accepted method of sizing a TT bike and increasingly more often road bikes.
Measurements must be accurate
Measurements made by traditional tools have one thing in common: they are subject to human error and therefore can be inaccurate. Even slight inaccuracies can completely change the rider’s feel after a ride. Retül uses motion capture technology that is accurate to within less than a millimeter, creating true objective data, which can be utilized by the right fitter for the perfect biomechanical fit. Retül will always compare left and right for side-to-side differences. Our fitters are chartered physiotherapists providing accurate placement of electrodes and therefore the most accurate data, knowledgeable interpretation of data and assessment of physical asymmetries and contributing mechanical issues that can create undesirable ranges.
Biomechanics are best assessed in 3-Dimensional space
Fit data collected in a traditional 2-dimensional plane (i.e. video based systems) is fairly limited because the fitter can only look at one view at a time and those views stand as independent reference points. In order to make the best fit recommendations, the fitter must realize that the front and side view are actually interdependent reference points. In other words, the front and side view must be viewed simultaneously in 3-D in order to see how all the applicable movements of the body are working together. Retül is also the only system that captures and records data for analysis.
OUR FITTERS ARE QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND SPORTS THERAPISTS:
At The Velomotion bike Fit studio our fitters are chartered physiotherapists, as such we are experts in biomechanics ensuring you receive a fit that is right for you. Combined with the measurements 'on the bike', a physiotherapy movement analysis 'off the bike' will identify any issues relating to pain, discomfort or side-to-side asymmetries.
