what's a bike fitting

What is a bike fit?

Bikes come in a limited number of shapes and sizes. Cyclists do not. Bike manufacturers use adjustable components so their bikes can be made to accommodate a larger cross-section of riders. A trained bike fitter knows which adjustments need to be made to each of these components so that human and machine can truly become one.

Who needs a bike fit?

Anyone who plans to spend any length of time riding a bicycle will benefit greatly from a professional bike fit. 
A proper fit can:

Improve overall rider comfort 

Help prevent cycling-induced repetitive stress injuries 

Reduce or eliminate back, knee, neck and wrist pain 

Reduce or eliminate “hot foot” 

Reduce or eliminate saddle discomfort and genital numbness 

Reduce or eliminate numbness in the hands and fingers 

Reduce rider fatigue A good fit can also improve riding performance, because it allows the rider to use multiple muscle groups in the most effective and efficient manner.
What happens during a bike fitting session?
The first step in the process is the rider interview. We take into account your history as a cyclist (and an athlete), your cycling goals and any injuries you’ve had that can affect your comfort on the bicycle. From there we assess your flexibility and measure various parts of your body.

A typical fitting include:

Setting clipless pedal cleats in the correct orientation and fore/aft position 

Setting your seat height and fore/aft position 

Evaluating shoes and insoles 

Determining correct stem length, handlebar height and handlebar width .

the fitting takes place with you and your bike on a stationary indoor trainer. For this reason, you should bring all your riding gear to your fitting and be prepared to spend 10 minutes or more riding on the trainer.When should you get your bike fit?As soon as possible. Today is the ideal day to make an appointment to have your bike fit. Getting this taken care of early in the season will give you and your body time to adapt to changes made to your position on the bike .
In addition, it will make your training rides more enjoyable . Fit4bike guarantee the fit for a full year, so you can go back later in the season to take care of any adjustments and fine-tuning if the need arises, or to facilitate any changes your body might have undergone through training