The SPEED FACTORY® Bike Fitting System

Anatomical Bike Fitting

Whether you are buying a new bike or just want to make your existing bike ride better we can optimize your position to get the most power with the least discomfort.

Fit is the most important consideration when it comes to going fast on a bike. Forget the fancy wheels and carbon fiber bits. If the fit isn’t right you won’t be comfortable, you won’t perform up to your potential and it could lead to overuse injuries.

Do you suffer from numb hands or feet?
Is your back or butt sore after a ride?
Are you as comfortable as you could be?
Are you positioned to put out the most power you can?
Does your bike feel like an extension of your body?

If you have a road bike and weren’t fitted by an experienced fitter, ask yourself are you getting all the performance you could?

Before you think about frame material or what wheels you want, think about bike fit. Consider the fact that a 60 km ride equals more than 10,000 pedal strokes. If you are riding an ill fitting bike you will be at best uncomfortable and slower than you could be, and worst case it can lead to injury. Even with the correct sized frame you can still be uncomfortable if the seat, bars and pedals aren’t properly aligned for you.

We operate on the philosophy of adapting your bike to you, rather than the other way around.

For recreational riders it’s all about comfort. The right equipment with the right set up for you, leads to an enjoyable ride. Your butt and back don’t have to hurt.

For performance oriented riders and racers, it has to be a balance between performance, comfort and bio-mechanical alignment. We’ve been refining the SPEED FACTory fitting system for more than 14 years, using the most up-to-date research combined with the experience of fitting thousands of riders.

To get the your bike adjusted to you, we look at more than just your measurements. There is an interview where we talk about your athletic and injury history, comfort issues on the bike, riding goals and anything you might have done to try to fix any problems before coming to us.

Then we do a structural assessment. Most people have imbalances, whether in flexibility, strength or stability. By assessing which muscles may be tighter or weaker we can find and address the root cause of alignment and performance issues.

Only then do we get your on the bike. Starting with your feet we work up until you have a total body alignment on your bike. When your bike is fitted properly, you feel like you could fly. Hill climbing is easier. 100 mile rides are much more enjoyable because your hands and neck aren’t hurting. More speed, less aches and pains.

Do you want have up to 10% more power in one day?

We’ve had customers gain this much of an increase in sustained power just by having their bike adjusted to match their bio-mechanical structure. Even riders who are fitted pretty well can see improvements that would take months of training to accomplish. And this is in just a hour of repositioning on your bike.

Each Speed Factory session works with your measurements, cycling history, flexibility and preferences to dial in your position for maximum performance while still being comfortable for the long haul.

A quality road bike is like a suit, it only looks good on you when it is tailor fit. By getting the three contact points (handlebars, pedals and saddle) in the right position you will find your self riding faster and longer with less soreness. Add to this foot and knee alignment for optimal power output and injury prevention.

Getting your alignment and balance right on the bike will make riding faster and more comfortable.

Our list of fit factors includes:

Saddle shape and angle
Saddle height and fore-aft balance
Handlebar shape and angle
Choice of type of handlebar tape and padding
Brake lever angle
Cleat alignment and shimming with Speed Factory cleat or in-shoe wedges
Laser knee and foot alignment
Leg length imbalances
Pedal stroke mechanics
Crank length
Pedal stance width

We are currently offering Speed Factory Bike Fittings by appointment at our Cambridge location.

To book an appointment call 226-533-9090 or email us at cambridge@brauns.com