BG - RETUL Bike Fit
NO PAIN, MORE GAIN
A proper bike fit will ensure that, from a mechanical point of view, your upper body and arms, down through your legs, will be able to transmit as much power as possible into moving you forward and ultimately be comfortable doing it. With handlebars and brakes within easy reach, a balanced riding position will allow you to corner confidently, brake, and descend.
We at Cranked are trained by the expert staff at Specialized and Retul University to analyze each rider’s unique attributes, pedal stroke, and body position. Using the data gained during the assessment, we optimize the bike and equipment to match your biomechanical profile.
Key Elements of a Cranked Bike Fit
PRE-FIT INTERVIEW
The pre-fit interview is intended to be a quick scan to sharpen the focus of the flexibility assessment. By asking structured questions about the injury history of specific body parts or joints, we can anticipate problems with flexibility that will affect your saddle position, handlebar drop, and stance width.
20-POINT FLEXIBILITY ASSESSMENT
This evaluation gains an accurate picture of your flexibility and other physical attributes, including assessment of foot structure, knee position, spinal curve, shoulder extension, hip flexion, and leg length, among others.
BG RETUL Bike Fit Packages
Static Fit ~ 30 Minutes
Perfectly adjust the seat height and set back to obtain a pain-free and efficient pedal stroke.
$125
2D Body Geometry Fit ~ 2 hours
BG FIT (Body Geometry Fit Integration Technology) is a comprehensive fit philosophy created to help cyclists ride faster, longer, and in greater comfort while reducing the chance of injury.
The goal is to fit the bike, so you are comfortable with your hands on the hoods, can climb and relax using the tops, and descend and sprint from the drops. To do this, all three bar positions must be comfortable and useable. Finding a good “neutral” position allows you to adapt to changes in terrain, cadence, and effort.
All 2D fits include the following
Pre fit interview
Flexibility assessment
Body alignment assessment
Cleat Adjustment
Comprehensive static and dynamic side view position and fit
Dynamic saddle and handlebar positioning
Shoulder/Elbow/Hand Alignment
$300 (Tri Add on $50)
Retul Vantage 3D Fit ~ 3 hours
RETUL MÜVE and VANTAGE is a motion capture system that records 29 full sets of rider data per second as you ride. Data is read by infra-red from 8 key points on your body and tracked 3 dimensionally, allowing us to uncover asymmetries that are normally never found with a traditional fit.
Focused on the finer points of your alignment, pedal stroke, and biomechanics, this step makes specific adjustments to position to optimize performance and comfort. These adjustments align you squarely on the saddle to achieve balanced power delivery from the whole body.
As with all bike fitting, our first goal of Race fit is to make the bike comfortable based on your unique needs. Our second goal is to make you as fast as possible on race day. This fitting starts with a full-body assessment, including a range of motion, previous injuries, and flexibility. We use our special combination of BG Fit and Retul practices to best fit you and your bike. The penultimate stop of the fit process is a 10km road test with close observation by Nick, our level 2 certified fitter.
Shoe sizing & cleat placement
Insole selection
Saddle sizing and selection
Saddle height
Saddle fore/aft position
Stem length & position
Handlebar width & position
$400 (Tri Add on $50)
3D Race Fit ~ 3+ hours
Everything included in the RETUL Vantage 3D Fit plus:
10 km road test with Nick
Mid-season re-evaluation
$600
Cranked Bike Fit Testimonials
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“I started cycling a bit ago and fell in love with the sport. I was challenged to virtually Everest (8,848m climb) and I decided to prepare for this ride by getting a proper bike fit with Nick at Cranked. I had a great afternoon with Nick and he made me feel welcome at the shop. The Everesting Challenge took me 13 hours and I got off my back with NO back pain. This is a true testament to the importance of a proper bike fit and it is an investment that no cyclist should ignore. Thank you Nick for saving my back and joints!”
Manon
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“A big thank you to Nick for doing such a great job of fitting and building my new Cervelo P3. There is no doubt it was a big factor in helping me win my age category in the Calgary Iron Man 70.3. I was able to average 37 km/hr over the 90 km race which was well above my goal. There is no doubt that I will return when I’m ready to buy my next bike. Thanks again!”
Dave
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“Nick has the best bike fit equipment money can buy!!! (3d fit) He is also certified to do bike fits and does so really well. I recommend anyone to have this done at Cranked. I had hip problems for years on the bike. In March went for a fit and never had the aches pains from before again. 1000s of km done this season thanks to the great fit.I have had bike fits before but always had hip pain. Nick is a great cyclist too which helps.The staff members, Jeff & Andrew are very knowledgeable and helpful too.”
T. Kelly
IDENTIFY A PROBLEM, SOLVE IT WITH DESIGN, AND VALIDATE IT WITH SCIENCE
BODY GEOMETRY
Through 25 years of research and study, Body Geometry has been dedicated to designing bicycle saddles that provide cyclists optimal levels of comfort and performance. This all began in 1997 when the company produced its first ergonomically designed saddle to address erectile dysfunction issues in male riders. Over the past two decades, this Body Geometry technology has evolved, providing maximum comfort for female, male, and non-binary cyclists alike.