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New Fitting Technology at the Ranch
(12/16/2008) Bicycle Ranch is proud to announce a new level of Bicycle Fitting to commence in early January 2009. In addition to the popular Professional and Advanced fittings BR is introducing a new, truly 3-dimensional bicycle fitting, the state-of-the-art Retul 3-dimensional motion capture system.
Bicycle Ranch has been using a 2-dimensional analysis system using Dartfish software for the past couple of years, and, by using a synchronized 2-camera system and lasers, Chris has been able to observe and assess the magnitude of lateral movement as well as vertical movement of the knee. Bicycle Ranch will continue to offer Dartfish at the Advanced level of fitting. What is gained with Retul is a huge increase in accuracy. The rider is fitted with a lightweight infra red LED harness, and a power device is positioned by the rear wheel of the bicycle. The system captures the position in space of selected anatomical points at up to 29 times a second, processes the data and records the position of each marker to an accuracy of less than one millimeter. This allows the operator to measure biomechanical data including knee angles, knee/pedal relationships, torso and arm angles and lateral knee deflection during the pedal stroke with unparalleled accuracy. All in real-time, and without any interpolation needed. The rotating fitting base permits easy repositioning of the athlete in order to record both left and right side biomechanics. The power device allows recording of data sets at different levels of effort. One can assess the rider’s position at, for example, 100 watts and at 200 watts and adjust the fit for optimum power output. For multi-sport athletes the fitter can balance the position on the bike between aerodynamics, comfort, economy and power production to ensure that the athlete achieves the very best bicycle leg possible, while preserving the running muscles to ensure a smooth second transition and an efficient run. However, even the best technology needs expert operators to achieve the best fitting results. With over 12,000 fittings carried out at Bicycle Ranch they offer a level of experience and expertise unrivalled in the Western United States. « Back to News |
From our clients..."Nathan Koch is widely regarded as the Physical Therapist of choice by Olympic Athletes and others who have suffered a sports or physical injury and need to get back in the game of life. Nate and his staff took me from being unable to walk 10 feet with a cane, to achieving balance, strength and stability. I now bike 14 miles a day and am in the best physical shape of my life. I highly recommend Endurance Rehabilitation of Scottsdale, Arizona to anyone who requires the best physical rehabilitation services in the country. Nate is a personable guy who will provide an individual plan for you with a balance of compassion and expertise."- Michael Manning, Personal Trainer |
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