JOHN FORBES
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John Forbes
2126 NE 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97212
503-331-6658
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From: JOHN FORBES<mailto:johnf-@msn.com>
To: cdbr-@gmail.com<mailto:cdbr-@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] anyone used wobblenaught?
I am one of the two Wobble-naught fit specialists in Oregon, Mike is the other. The system is the only system I've found which really utilizes how the body works. The numerous measurements we take coupled with the software program Tom Coleman, the developer, put together give a position which gives the rider an ideal fit. With that said, an ideal fit assumes a neutral pedal stroke. 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.
For more information check the website at Wobblenaught.com
John Forbes
2126 NE 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97212
503-331-6658
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From: cdbr-@gmail.com<mailto:cdbr-@gmail.com>
To: ob-@topica.com<mailto:ob-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 12:54 PM
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] anyone used wobblenaught?
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
>
>
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<DIV>John Forbes<BR>2126 NE 12th Ave. <BR>Portland, OR
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<DIV>I am one of the two Wobble-naught fit specialists in Oregon, Mike is the
other. The system is the only system I've found which really utilizes how the
body works. The numerous measurements we take coupled with the
software program Tom Coleman, the developer, put together give a position which
gives the rider an ideal fit. With that said, an ideal fit assumes a
neutral pedal stroke. 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.</DIV>
<DIV>For more information check the website at Wobblenaught.com</DIV>
<DIV>John Forbes<BR>2126 NE 12th Ave. <BR>Portland, OR
97212<BR>503-331-6658</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat] anyone used
wobblenaught?</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>The wobblenaught system looks pretty nice. I haven't used
wobblenaught, <BR>but have used a different, more affordable method which I
recommend for <BR>those w/ a lower budget. It is called the "fitstik". A
measurement tool <BR>which enables you to build two or more bikes to identical
rider <BR>positions. It starts by establishing a vertical line out of the
center <BR>of BB. Of particular importance is saddle height, setback from
center of <BR>BB, saddle angle, forward reach to bars, and angle. It has
little angle <BR>and level doo-dads on it. You can also take notes to record
your <BR>specific setup dimensions so that in the future, your new bike
matches a <BR>previously comfortable ride, but may no longer be in your
possession <BR>(sold/stolen/etc) to use for physical reference. Of course, w/o
a good <BR>reference, you need to get fitted by a specialist first.<BR><BR>The
notes method was handy as I was taking parts from one frame and <BR>putting
them on another. I have setup all my cross bikes/road bikes, and <BR>even my
mtb to be the same. The other variable I have found to affect my <BR>comfort
is Q-factor. The Fitstik doesn't measure that, btw.<BR><BR>Chris
Brandt<BR><BR>Darik Russell wrote:<BR>> <BR>> has anyone used the
wobblenaught self fit system? is it any help?<BR>> <BR>> How about
local fits in portland? I got a new bike this fall, and can't <BR>>
<BR>> seem to get the fit right<BR>> <BR>> darik russell<BR>>
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