On Dec 16, 2004, at 3:34 PM, John Forbes wrote:
If you are a high heel, quad dominant rider the saddle will seem high.
However, as you grow accustomed to the fit you will find you have far
more power and comfort.
John,
This statement seems counter intuitive. Care to clarify? I'm stumped.
Cheers, Doug
The wobblenaught system looks pretty nice. I haven't used wobblenaught,
but have used a different, more affordable method which I recommend for
those w/ a lower budget. It is called the "fitstik". A measurement tool
which enables you to build two or more bikes to identical rider
positions. It starts by establishing a vertical line out of the center
of BB. Of particular importance is saddle height, setback from center of
BB, saddle angle, forward reach to bars, and angle. It has little angle
and level doo-dads on it. You can also take notes to record your
specific setup dimensions so that in the future, your new bike matches a
previously comfortable ride, but may no longer be in your possession
(sold/stolen/etc) to use for physical reference. Of course, w/o a good
reference, you need to get fitted by a specialist first.
The notes method was handy as I was taking parts from one frame and
putting them on another. I have setup all my cross bikes/road bikes, and
even my mtb to be the same. The other variable I have found to affect my
comfort is Q-factor. The Fitstik doesn't measure that, btw.
Chris Brandt
Darik Russell wrote:
has anyone used the wobblenaught self fit system? is it any help?
How about local fits in portland? I got a new bike this fall, and can't
seem to get the fit right
darik russell
Darik,
I got a Wobble-Naught fit done by Mike Manning at Maverick's about 1.5
months ago. I am more than overjoyed with the fit. Previously, I had a
"custom fit" done by a salesperson at a local bike shop, using 'sight' and a
plumb-bob. This led to me purchasing a custom Litespeed, for an additional
$350. According to my fit with Mr. Manning, none of the custom options on
my frame were necessary, and were in fact errors from judging fit "by
sight".
I now have appreciable increased power output in my pedal stroke, more
comfort on long rides and overall improved efficiency. I wish I had done
this years ago. I highly recommend getting this fit, as it is the most
scientifically backed process I have come across in the industry. I would
imagine getting the fit done by Mr. Manning would be far more accurate than
trying to do the process yourself. It's fairly complicated, and best left
to trained professionals.
Good luck,
Duncan Calver, Team Oregon
From: Darik Russell <darik_-@hotmail.com>
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] anyone used wobblenaught?
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 19:10:45 +0000
has anyone used the wobblenaught self fit system? is it any help?
How about local fits in portland? I got a new bike this fall, and can't
seem to get the fit right
darik russell
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has anyone used the wobblenaught self fit system? is it any help?
How about local fits in portland? I got a new bike this fall, and can't
seem to get the fit right
darik russell
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