Dynamic bike-fit presentation - ON THIS WEDNESDAY!!

[huw williams]

Folks

Nick de Meyer at Sound-Coaching has offered us a demonstration of their Dynamic bike-fitting system. I know a few ACCers have had problems with various aspects of bike fit/pedal stroke/knee pain etc so if we have enough interest I'll arrange a wednesday night demo at the club room. Post here if you're interested

Here's the lowdown...

I was wondering Addiscombe CC are interested in having a Dynamic Bike Fitting presentation with the Computrainer Spinscan technology to your members. We can arrange a special offer for a limited time for interested members. the presentation lasts about an hours, with a Q&A session at the end. i have attached an article on the computrainer spinscan technology and dynamic bike fitting, and also some information below on the Bike Fit System wedges which we sell aswell, with a testimonial from Nicole Cooke

We have a Computrainer Turbo trainer which utilises the SpinScan Pedal Stroke Analyzer that helps you increase power and efficiency by up to 25%. The multicolor torque graph represents one full 360 revolution divided into 15 segments. The left /right leg percentage power splits give you the feedback needed to pedal in "circles". It will identify "flat" or "dead" spots in the pedal stoke where optimal power is not transferred to the drive train. A dynamic bike fit utilyzing SpinScan is an excellent way to take the subjectivity and guesswork out of the bike fit process. We also look at cleat positioning, forefoot tilt, lateral and medial knee tracking, and use wedges to correct leg length discrepancies which balance out the pedal stroke and enable more power to be transferred from rider to the pedals equalling faster speeds and race times.

Experience has shown that after an initial pedal stroke evaluation with the SpinScan, most people can improve their pedaling efficiency by as much as 20-25% in their first session alone simply by making improvements to bike position. Once in the optimal position, additional gains of 10-15% are possible using the feedback from SpinScan while riding courses and doing drills that address the weak areas of the pedal stroke. For example, by simply concentrating on "wiping gum off the bottom of your shoe" at bottom dead center will result in an increase in torque. Does this improvement in pedaling mechanics actually translate into improved performance on the road where it counts?

CompuTrainer, believes that by distributing the force more evenly throughout the entire pedal stroke, and thus distributing the power demands to a greater muscle mass, a cyclist is able to conserve the major cycling muscles for the latter stages of a race when the demands are greatest. He goes on to explain that this even power distribution is especially important to off-road cyclists, as the more even torque distribution provides better traction and prevents tire slippage in loose terrain

BIKEFIT SYSTEM WEDGES AND Sound Coaching


‘Since riding with the wedges my pedal stroke is more powerful, driving the bike forward. I really believe that I will be using the Wedges for the rest of my cycling career; the benefits are so big for what is such a simple but very effective piece of equipment'.
Nicole Cooke - Olympic Gold Medalist 2008


Do you have any of the following?:

* Knee pain?
* Lower back pain and hip pain?
* Leg length discrepancy?
* Illiotibial band tightness and lateral knee pain?
* Do you pronate?
* Tightly clenched toes and/or aching on the outside of your feet during rides?
* Feet hot spots?
* Flat feet?
* Lack of power?
* Excessive movement of one or both legs while pedalling?
* One foot that never feels quite right in the shoe/pedal?
* One good leg, one not so good?


If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above then Tricoachonline & Sound Coaching can help


If you use a modern clip-in pedal system you may be exposing yourself to potential injury unless the foot/shoe/pedal interface is customised to your physiological requirements. Approximately 96% of the population has what is known as a forefoot tilt. This is where the front of your foot is not flat but rather has an angle or tilt. Modern clip-in pedal systems do not accommodate this tilt, instead forcing the foot into an unnatural flat position. The body compensates for this with a lateral (side to side) motion of the knee during the pedal cycle. The result of increased lateral knee movement over time will cause pain and injury in the knee and any of the above symptoms.

SOLUTION


The BFS Wedge is a simple solution to this problem especially when used by a Tricoachonline Technician*. These are patented, non-compressable, plastic shims that sit between the pedal cleat and sole of the shoe; they cant or tilt the shoe to align it with the forefoot maintaining the foot’s natural position inside the shoe. *It is important to ensure that all other factors of your position are taken in to account at the same time i.e. saddle position, cleat position etc.

RESULTS
The BFS Wedge decreases or eliminates knee pain by reducing lateral knee movement - Avoid premature fatigue -Improve ergonomic fit to your bike – Feel more stable in the pedals and more poweful - Increase muscle recruitment and development - Increase foot comfort and contact – Reduces and can eliminate lower back pain and hip pain.


LEG-LENGTH DISCREPANCIES
BFS Wedges can also correct leg-length discrepancies. As the wedges are symmetrical, leg-length adjustments can be made by using a reverse stacking method.

WHO IS USING BFS WEDGES?
World Champion Nicole Cooke, Rabobank ,CSC, many anonymous professional racers and thousands of pain free and efficient Cyclefit customers.

WHAT PEDAL SYSTEMS CAN USE BFS WEDGES?
Look – Campagnola - SPDSL - Speedplay Road - Time Impact and ATAC – SPD.

[Rob Q]

Huw, me and my dodgy knee are both very interested in this.

[Robh]

Huw,

Nick's website says he's experienced in bike fitting but doesn't say if he holds any qulaifications in this area i.e SICI qualified like Cycelfit.

Cheers Rob

[huw williams]

Cheers Rob

I've posted Nick's qualifications below so everyone can decide for themselves whether its in their interests to attend

Nick de Meyer Level 3 BTF Coach Level 3 REPS Personal Trainer

I am a Level 3 British Triathlon Coach, and the Regional Development Coach
for the Suth East Region. I have been using training peaks for coaching my clients for just over a year now,
and cycling peaks for 18 months, and i am a member of the Google wattage
group on power meters.

I am also a freelance personal trainer and sports massage therapist.
i have been Stephen and Bella Bayliss' sports masseur prior to them travelling
around the world racing, i have trained Abs on BBC's Sportsround for triathon
training, and also written articles for triathlon in the Surrey Mirror.

i have worked within the physio dept. of Ashtead Hospital. I am also the only UK
registered Racermate Computrainer Coach, Vasa Ergometer coach, a Metabolic
Vo2 conditioning coach (Human Lab), and a freelance triathlon coach at
Trisport Coaching, and I'm in the process of writing a book on
Ironman Triathlon, swimming drills, and designing a new type of power meter

I am currently experienced in bike fitting, gait analysis, open water swim coaching
and using an endless pool for 1-2-1 analysis coaching.

[Robh]

Cheers Huw

[Nick W]

Huw, yes, interested.

[George]

Who's going to be the guinea pig this time, I sense it won't quite be as painful as last time

[huw williams]

Hmmm. i'm sure an element of pain can be factored in if you're involved George

[Dan_K]

I'd be quite interested in this. I'm new to the club and road cycling in general so would like to get my set up checked.

Have been getting the odd bit of pain in my right knee....

[Andrew G]

Would be interested Huw, just depends on the date.

[Snoop Doug]

I know it's a bit short notice but the club room will be free on May 6th (subject to checking with el presidente) - could we do this then? Whaddya think?

[huw williams]

[quote="Snoop Doug"]I know it's a bit short notice but the club room will be free on May 6th (subject to checking with el presidente) - could we do this then? Whaddya think?

[Scott]

Def up for this. Await to hear more.
regards
Scott

[Robbie Dread]

O God man! i am up for this for sure count me in i will be there first at the front.

[nick de meyer]

hi
i can do the bike presentation to addiscombe on weds 6th may. i'm checking with my colleague if thats ok aswell, and should confirm later today or tomorrow
nick