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 2014-04-06 1:12 PM |
 3 |  Subject: Retul Bike Fit I purchased my tri bike at a shop that mostly deals in road bikes and they got me rolling...but after a few months my fit is not comfortable. I can always go back for an adjustment free of charge but I have read about the Retul and was curious. Have any of you tried the Retul or other computerized bike fit machines? If so do you believe it was worth it? Thanks, John |
| 2014-04-06 3:37 PM in reply to: jcam1971 |
Extreme Veteran 574   Eden Prairie, MN, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Retul Bike Fit I would suggest that you focus less on the technology used for fitting and more on finding an experienced tri fitter. There are many good tools and fit processes, Retul being one of them. However, if the fitter is not familiar with how to use these tools to find an optimum fit for you, it really isn't going to matter. I went through a fitting a few weeks ago. In this case, it was an EXiT fit. The fit bike allowed for small adjustments in every area of the bike without requiring that I dismount first. They had cameras set up so that I could see how adjustments impacted my posture both in profile and head-on.. But, what drew me to the fitter was their local reputation for quality work. In the end, it was TOTALLY worth the expense. I got a good education and a fit profile that I can bring into any shop and have a bike configured to my exact specifications. At the end of the day, if I'm going to hire a carpenter, I want to be assured that they know what they're doing. I don't really care what kind of hammers they use. The same goes for a bike fitter. |
| 2014-04-06 6:55 PM in reply to: Farlig |
Master 3888   Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: Retul Bike Fit I got a Retul fit and it was well worth it. But it was done by an experienced fitter that became a certified Retul fitter. Just like anything else, you can find different levels of experience. Since the Retul fit records you pedal stroke it brings out a few things that other types of fits don't. It worked for me and many other triathletes that go the the same fitter. |
| 2014-04-08 10:35 AM in reply to: Farlig |
Veteran 122 | Subject: RE: Retul Bike Fit I second you Farlig. As a fitter, I've realized the whole process is about building a long term relationship. Very rarely is a fit "golden" after the first major adjustment. Your body is going to change and the demands will change but you want someone that will help you adapt and listen. ALSO - you want someone you are confident in. Leave doubt out the window when fitting. Make sure you give your body the opportunity to adjust, change their "habits" and then adjust. RETUL is a guide to help a fitter find a normal position based on alignment and angles. It will get you close and then its the fitter's job to listen and adjust from there. Good luck. Let us know how it goes! Originally posted by Farlig I would suggest that you focus less on the technology used for fitting and more on finding an experienced tri fitter. There are many good tools and fit processes, Retul being one of them. However, if the fitter is not familiar with how to use these tools to find an optimum fit for you, it really isn't going to matter. I went through a fitting a few weeks ago. In this case, it was an EXiT fit. The fit bike allowed for small adjustments in every area of the bike without requiring that I dismount first. They had cameras set up so that I could see how adjustments impacted my posture both in profile and head-on.. But, what drew me to the fitter was their local reputation for quality work. In the end, it was TOTALLY worth the expense. I got a good education and a fit profile that I can bring into any shop and have a bike configured to my exact specifications. At the end of the day, if I'm going to hire a carpenter, I want to be assured that they know what they're doing. I don't really care what kind of hammers they use. The same goes for a bike fitter. |
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