The Retul Zin test is one of the most important steps in a Retul Bike Fit Biomechanical Assessment.
It is used to digitally document all measurements of your bicycle down to the millimeter. All of this is included in a comprehensive report on the bicycle’s fit, which the athlete can consult at any time.
Whether your bike is a mountain bike, road bike, gravel bike, cyclocross bike, or track bike… Giving it your use for recreational, performance and well-being, or competitive purposes.
The ultimate goal of a RETÜL Bike Fit or Biomechanical Assessment is to find the ideal balance between your physique, the type of bicycle you use, and its intended purpose!
This isn’t normal! Have you thought about the consequences this could cause?!
The reaction time until you reach the brakes, in a situation where an obstacle appears (a car, a dog, a pedestrian, a colleague braking suddenly, etc.) …is the time it takes for you to hit the obstacle. The consequence is a fall, for sure, with very unpleasant and expensive consequences!
Biomechanical assessment or bike fit is also a matter of safety!
Saddle Height / Setback / Length vs. Shoe Swap or Wearing 2 Pairs of Shoes!
The idea that changing shoes or wearing more than one pair of shoes at the same time makes no difference as long as the cleats are properly adjusted is wrong.
When buying new shoes, or if you use more than one pair on the same bicycle, you should pay attention not only to the fit of the cleats, but also to the shape of the shoe and the height of the sole.
In the example given, there were 2 pairs of shoes used by the same athlete on the same bicycle.
This makes adjusting the bicycle for both pairs of shoes impossible. Dado de que a altura de sola e modelo de sapatos são muito diferentes. This causes huge differences in the general fit of the bike, especially in terms of saddle height, setback and length.
It is common in the process of a biomechanical evaluation to have to disassemble the handlebars and stems and readjust them. During this process, we have encountered situations identical to the one in the example image on several occasions.
To avoid this type of situation, you should replace the handlebar tape annually:
*To prevent the accumulation of saltpeter on the handlebars, which is released by sweat and consequently causes corrosion of the handlebars;
*For greater comfort, since a new strap provides superior cushioning;
If it’s been a long time since you changed your handlebar tape, talk to your bike shop so they can help you avoid this problem!
The Retül system measures the cyclist’s movements in real time using 3D motion capture technology that is tracked by a wireless Trigonometric LED cable connected directly to the cyclist.
How is the cable connected, you ask?
With those little black dots! They are called Retül pre-adhesive dots. These are placed at 8 strategic points on the cyclist by the Biomechanical Assessor or Bike Fitter.
Finding a suitable position on the bike doesn’t always mean it will be the most aerodynamic.
If you’re not comfortable on the bike, then you probably won’t be able to maintain that position for a long period of time, naturally resulting in decreased performance.
Um ajuste adequado à bicicleta pode ajudar-te a encontrar adequada para ti. Tendo em conta as tuas limitações físicas, a tua idade, o teu peso, a quantidade kms que fazes e o tipo de ciclismo que praticas, se mais competitivo, laser ou apenas recreativo.
Regardless of the brand of cleats you use. You should check your status from time to time.
This is because if the cleats are excessively worn, like the ones in the example…
It can cause injuries, since the position changes considerably.
But just as important as causing an injury, excessive wear will put your safety at risk. The cleat could detach from the pedal at crucial moments, causing a fall.
O ajuste adequado do cleats, evita graves lesões. Incidindo as mesmas sobre os joelhos e pés.
Daí o aparecimento de dores nos joelhos, nos pés e dormência.
When it’s time to replace your shoes or cleats, do as João Matias did and seek the help of a specialist.
Sometimes special cases come our way!
Contudo a diferenciação do nosso serviço surge, na primeira fase de uma avaliação biomecânica/bike fits, passa por avaliação postural completa. This helps us see if the athlete has any problems that interfere with their bike position. In this particular case, the physical limitations were quite evident.
O atleta em questão, tem uma diferença de 3 cm de diferença nos membros inferiores.
Após um processo de várias avaliações biomecânicas/bike fits, devido à exigência das diferenças, consegui-mos estabilizar a diferença existente no tamanho dos membros inferiores.
Passando o atleta a pedalar de forma estável, sem apresentar diferenças na pelada.
Furthermore, we were able to reduce the curvature of the spine, also achieving greater overall comfort in the back and upper limbs.
Temos a capacidade, conhecimento e a experiência necessária para te poder todo o tipo de problemas relacionado com posição na bicicleta. Fala connosco que nós resolvemos!
