RETÜL BIKE FIT
RETÜL bike fit: setting the correct seating position
Finding the optimal sitting position on your bike will make your ride more enjoyable, faster and safer. "Retül Bike Fit will come in handy when you buy a new bike to improve your riding performance and reduce the likelihood of injuries and chronic pain. We invite you to take a few hours to get to know your body and enjoy the comfort of thousands of kilometres.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does it take to adjust the seating?
Our bike fitting service is very comprehensive and can take up to 4 hours.
Is this only for serious cyclists?
No, not at all. Fitting a bike makes your ride more enjoyable and solves any discomfort you may be experiencing when riding a bike that is not properly fitted.
Do I need to buy a new saddle?
This is optional. Our experts will help you adjust the saddle position and if the market offers a more suitable saddle, we will certainly let you know.
Will I get my measurements?
Yes, you will get all the measurements.
Comfort
Whatever your riding experience, comfort is crucial when spending a lot of time on a bike.
Preventing harm
When pedalling for long periods of time, correct sitting posture helps prevent injuries.
Sport goal
Optimal positioning increases the transfer of power and endurance.
What is RETÜL Bike fit?
"Retül Bike Fit is more than just setting the position of the seat on the bike. It's a way to learn more about your body, to discover how the right seating position will help you achieve your goals, and sometimes even to find out why you are experiencing pain or discomfort.
"Retül Bike Fit uses 3D motion capture technology. It allows us to measure your movements and your sitting position on the bike with extreme precision - down to the millimetres. This data is analysed to select the most optimal proportions of the bike's elements to ensure you don't experience pain when pedalling.
What is the correct seating position for?
The short answer: anyone who wants to ride their bike in comfort. No matter what type of bike you choose for your training, travel and adventures, bike fit will help you get to know yourself and your bike better. Once you've found the optimum seating position, you'll feel the difference straight away - your knees, hips and back will thank you.
Retül Bike Fit is most useful if:
- You experience discomfort when you pedal, such as not feeling comfortable in the saddle;
- You get tired quickly, feel muscle tension;
- Your wrists, arms, shoulders, back, hips or knees ache after a ride;
- Feel numbness in your feet, hands or other parts of your body during longer rides;
- You want to cycle more comfortably and faster.
The RETÜL bike fit process
Starting with a proper physical assessment, the bike fit technician will take into account your well-being, previous injuries, pain and goals.
When you sit down on the bike, we will use LED markers to mark 8 anatomical body sites on both sides. The movements of the markers will be tracked by the Retül Vantage Motion Capture system. This system collects 3D data in real time from each pedal revolution.
As you pedal, the data will be collected and analysed in real time in the Retül Fit software. We'll use it to determine the best riding position.
Once the final position of the bike's components has been selected, a technician will scan them with the Retül Zin tool. The data about the bike and the measurements from the Zin tool will be generated into a detailed report that you can use to adapt the next bike to your body.
What is adjusted during RETÜL Bike fit?
The most important parts of the bike fit are the foot position, seat and handlebar adjustments. But that's not all. To get the optimal seating position, you may also need to adjust other parameters of your bike, including:
- Saddle height;
- Seat position (position on the rails and tilt relative to the floor);
- Seat - in cases where a different type of seat is recommended;
- Length and height of handlebar overhang;
- Handle and handle bar diameter;
- Position of brake levers;
- Length of the crankset;
- Adjustment of shoe and pedal position.
