Computerised Bike Set - Up

[Conti]

your opinion please.

the body scanning m/c's the the cycle shops use to set a bike up.are they that good or accurate?is it worth spending the money?

would a small change in bike set-up make a big difference?

[porky]

It probably works, but then so dos a tape measure, some experience and a good eye.!

In the end its all about "how you feel".

 

The problem in todays society is, we are conditioned to believe if it isnt computerised its somehow inferior, which is nonsense, a computer programme is just a generalised set of measurements, it cant determine or accomodate for spinal or neck deformity or injury, it cant determine if the person has a flexable body structure or a rigid one, is carrying a joint  injury / issue or has a nerve impingement in a certain position.

 

It may be fine as a start, but the best is someone with experience to check you over with a good eye and who knows / can see any physical problems and can accomodate for them in the set-up.

 

The final test is how your own body feels in that position - if its uncomfortable - its not right irrespective of any programme results.  

 

[Kiwi]

your opinion please.

the body scanning m/c's the the cycle shops use to set a bike up.are they that good or accurate?is it worth spending the money?

would a small change in bike set-up make a big difference?

 

Do a search through here first, you'll be suprised what the top fitters in the world say about those "Do it by CD" systems. There are heaps of good tips here:

 

http://www.cyclingnews.com/fitness/

 

 

[Conti]

any other opinions on this?

[SwissVan]

any other opinions on this?

 

Computerised based bike set ups are a good starting point and if you can afford one there is no harm in doing it, especialy if you are a:

a) Beginner with no idea how to set up your bike.

b) Average rider with normal biometrics and no physical issues (eg one short leg, back issues etc...) and want to verify your present set up is "on average" correct.

c) Experienced cyclist with aches and pains but never really checked your set up after starting cycling.

 

Computerised set ups generaly are not ideal for people who have extra ordinary bike fit issues (eg one short leg, back issues etc...), these are best solved by an experienced bike fitter with a good eye.

 

 

 

 

SwissVan2007-12-10 03:39:14

[Conti]

Tx guys