Edmonton's Only Retül Bike Fitter
WHAT IS A RETÜL BIKE FIT?
Retül Fit is more than just a bike fit—it’s a way to learn about your body, the root cause of your aches and pains, and how a proper fit will help you achieve your cycling goals.
Using 3D motion capture technology, the Retül system accurately measures every degree of movement and millimeter of distance, providing you and the fitter with data to support the choices made during the fit for your cycling equipment and personal riding experience. The pre-fit assessment measures how your body moves, and tailors the fit ranges to YOU.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Any rider looking to be more comfortable, more efficient, faster, or more confident on their existing bike. If you have ever asked yourself “is this how my bike should feel?”, then a bike fit is for you.
The Process
STEP 1:
Starting with a pre-fit physical assessment, your fitter will take into account your body’s limitations, previous injuries and pains, and what your goals are on the bike.
STEP 2:
From there, the fitter will have you get on the bike (either your existing bike or fit bike) to place LED markers on 8 anatomical points of your body which will be tracked by the Retül Vantage Motion Capture system. The Retül Vantage system is used to collect real-time, three-dimensional data from each pedal stroke creating a dynamic fit experience.
STEP 3:
The real-time dynamic data is compiled into the Retül bike fit software so that the fitter can make adjustments to your bike based on fit measurements that cannot be seen with the naked eye, pre-fit physical assessment findings and your goals on the bike. This also may include any equipment changes, such as shoes, footbeds, saddle, handlebars, etc.
STEP 4:
Once you and your fitter have dialed in your final bike position, the fitter will create a digital map of your final bike set up using the Retül Zin tool. The bike data and Zin tool measurements are generated into a complete report that you can reference at any time after your bike fit appointment.
Fit Studio Services
Retül Fit
- Retül Fit - Road Bike with Flat Pedals - $250 (2 hours)
- Retül Fit - Road Bike with Clipless Pedals - $400 (2.5-3.5 hours)
- Retül Fit - Road Bike with Aerobars, All Mountain Bikes - $425 (3-4 hours)
- Retül Fit - Time Trial or Triathlon - $450 (3.5-4.5 hours)
Dynamic Pre-Purchase Frame Sizing
RECOMMENDED FOR: Customers who are looking to purchase a road, gravel, or triathlon bike and want to identify their ideal contact point coordinates and narrow down their options.
Dynamic Frame Sizing is simply the first 8 steps of the RETUL bike fitting process. Frame Sizing includes cleat placement and an ~30 minute follow-up to dial in the final tweaks for your new bike, and the last 6 steps of a RETUL bike fit (pedaling dynamics) can be added to this session for an additional $150.
**This service is included for all Trek Project One bike purchases.**
- Dynamic Frame Sizing - $250 (2-2.5 hours)
- Pedaling Dynamics Follow-up - $150 (1-1.5 hours)
- Frame Sizing with Flat Pedals - $200
Saddle Sizing - Sitbone Measurement
Sitbone Measurement – Free!
We will always measure your sitbones using the RETUL Digital Sitbone device for free, and make a recommendation on an initial saddle width to try. Please call ahead so we can ensure a qualified technician is available. Weekdays are best, but we do have limited availability on the weekends.
In general, this is just a starting point. The best way to find your ideal saddle is during a Retül Bike Fit.
Wondering about Accessories?
Very few bikes will fit you 100% perfectly without any customization or parts swaps. Part of bike fitting is identifying which parts would benefit from a parts swap in order to optimize your bike fit for your goals.
Installation of standard parts is included as part of your fit (non-standard parts, like internally routed handlebars, might carry a further labour charge), but these parts do come at an additional cost. Don’t forget to think about these when budgeting for your bike fit experience!
SADDLES (STARTING AT ~$140):
Saddles are the first piece likely to change. Your saddle is the foundation of your bike fit, as the proper saddle will support your sitbones without creating pressure elsewhere, and allow you to unlock power and efficiency you were not able to before.
STEMS (STARTING AT ~$50):
Stems are used to adapt the stack and/or reach of your bike to optimize back and shoulder angle, and are the most common parts swap during a bike fit after your saddle is selected.
HANDLEBARS (STARTING AT ~$75):
A common reason for shoulder pain while riding is a handlebar that is the wrong width. Changing this key piece can make a world of difference to your upper body comfort!
HANDLEBAR TAPE/GRIPS (STARTING AT ~$30): When we replace handlebars or need to roll your tape back to adjust your grip position, we try our best but can’t always save your old handlebar tape. It also might be a good time to update your bar tape to match your new bars!
CRANKSETS (STARTING AT ~$250):
A great way of opening up your hip angle and reducing hip impingement is shortening your crank length. Shorter cranks also help increase your natural cadence, and can be very advantageous to triathletes who have to consider running off the bike.
PEDALS AND SHOES (STARTING AT ~$100 EACH):
Riders using flat pedals will definitely see increased efficiency and comfort from clipping in to your pedals. Even riders who clip in could benefit from a different pedal system...perhaps one with longer spindles to increase your stance width! Your shoe may be the wrong shape for your foot, or have features built in that don’t play nicely with your anatomy.
INSOLES AND FOREFOOT WEDGES (STARTING AT ~$50)
The main objective of a bike fit is to minimize the amount of collapse during riding that robs you of efficiency and power. Insoles and wedges fill the gaps created between your foot and the stock liner of your shoe, supporting your foot where it needed to keep your knees and hips tracking straight.
If you'd like to learn more about our fit services and/or have us fit you with our Retul Fit Service, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to fitting you soon!