Doing a biomechanical study to adjust your road bike is not a luxury, especially if cycling for you is important, and it is the sport you practice. A good Bike Fitting is necessary to know your measurements and to make adjustments on the bike, in order to avoid injuries and reduce pain.
The tighter the bike, the more power and efficiency you can get out of it, and not only that, you'll be more comfortable on it no matter how long you've been riding.
A biomechanical and anthropometric study is personal, simply because we are all different. Positions vary from person to person, depending on factors such as age, flexibility, body type, muscle weight or driving style.
In order for a Bike Fitting to be as correct as possible there are certain points that you should take into account (of course the professionals who do it know their job, and the measurements are usually made by a 3D scan, to minimize human errors).
These adjustments can be made for your purchase of a bike or for a rental bike on Lanzarote.
These measurements are used to adjust your position on the road bike in detail to best suit your needs and preferences.
As far as pedaling is concerned, once you are on the test bike, the analyzer records your performance and efficiency, and identifies whether there is asymmetric pedaling. If you have asymmetric pedaling, ideally you should be trained to eliminate the asymmetry.
When you sit down, you should be able to reach the handlebars comfortably, with your elbows slightly bent and a comfortable torso inclination.
On a rental bike in Lanzarote, check that the seat does not move forward or backward, and that it is level. The tip of the saddle can be downwards by a few degrees (never upwards).
A good biomechanical study should include all these measurements (and more, depending on the type of bike fit available) to make your posture on the bike as comfortable as possible.
Remember that comfort will have an unequivocal influence on your performance and the power you get from your bike. In the same way, if it is a rental bike on Lanzarote, the bike fitting will be of great importance to adjust it to your measurements and needs.
A biomechanical study is essential to obtain a bike that fits you, so that you can get the most out of your performance when cycling.
Don't hesitate to plan your trip around Lanzarote on one of our safe rental bikes, remember to send us your bike fitting and we will adjust the bike you choose to your needs.
By the way, remember that we can take our road bikes wherever you indicate, so that you don't lose time looking for a place to rent a bike and you gain it for your bike escapades around Lanzarote.
Contact us, and we will put at your disposal the best team and the perfect material for you to enjoy your stay on the island.
21 years of experience in the world of cycling are our guarantee.
The tighter the bike, the more power and efficiency you can get out of it, and not only that, you'll be more comfortable on it no matter how long you've been riding.
A biomechanical and anthropometric study is personal, simply because we are all different. Positions vary from person to person, depending on factors such as age, flexibility, body type, muscle weight or driving style.
In order for a Bike Fitting to be as correct as possible there are certain points that you should take into account (of course the professionals who do it know their job, and the measurements are usually made by a 3D scan, to minimize human errors).
These adjustments can be made for your purchase of a bike or for a rental bike on Lanzarote.
1. Static and dynamic settings
The static adjustment works with 10 measurements, and transforms your body dimension into positions on the bike; this translates, for example, into custom frames. The dynamic adjustment incorporates rider data such as range of motion, pedalling style and flexibility.These measurements are used to adjust your position on the road bike in detail to best suit your needs and preferences.
2. Cycling
The companies that carry out the Bike Fitting studies usually have position simulators, which scan the positions you adopt on the bike and analyze the angles of the knees and leg extension, to determine in detail the height of the saddle or the distance from the handlebars.As far as pedaling is concerned, once you are on the test bike, the analyzer records your performance and efficiency, and identifies whether there is asymmetric pedaling. If you have asymmetric pedaling, ideally you should be trained to eliminate the asymmetry.
3. Seat height
This variable is very important, an inadequate height can cause you injuries of care and in the future. To adjust the height of the saddle you must sit down and put your heel on the pedal, so that your leg is straight, without it bending at the knee.4. Handlebar range
The measurements include moving the saddle and handlebars to the most comfortable position for you, always taking into account your measurements. This adjustment allows you to maintain a comfortable position on the road bike and not suffer any pain in the upper body.When you sit down, you should be able to reach the handlebars comfortably, with your elbows slightly bent and a comfortable torso inclination.
On a rental bike in Lanzarote, check that the seat does not move forward or backward, and that it is level. The tip of the saddle can be downwards by a few degrees (never upwards).
5. Adjusting the cleats and fitting the cleats
This measurement is indispensable for correct foot placement and for achieving a fluid movement when pedaling. It seems to be a lie, but a wrong positioning of the cleats can mean a whole improper posture that in the long run can generate injuries.A good biomechanical study should include all these measurements (and more, depending on the type of bike fit available) to make your posture on the bike as comfortable as possible.
Remember that comfort will have an unequivocal influence on your performance and the power you get from your bike. In the same way, if it is a rental bike on Lanzarote, the bike fitting will be of great importance to adjust it to your measurements and needs.
A biomechanical study is essential to obtain a bike that fits you, so that you can get the most out of your performance when cycling.
Are you coming to train on Lanzarote with us?
If you are thinking of coming to Lanzarote to prepare your next sports events or to spend a few days on holiday and you already know the dates of when you will visit the island, don't hesitate to contact us, we will organize the most amazing bike trips for you so that you can train and discover the island of Lanzarote in a different way.Don't hesitate to plan your trip around Lanzarote on one of our safe rental bikes, remember to send us your bike fitting and we will adjust the bike you choose to your needs.
By the way, remember that we can take our road bikes wherever you indicate, so that you don't lose time looking for a place to rent a bike and you gain it for your bike escapades around Lanzarote.
Contact us, and we will put at your disposal the best team and the perfect material for you to enjoy your stay on the island.
21 years of experience in the world of cycling are our guarantee.
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