A bike fitting is necessary if you want a correct posture on a bicycle. Although previously companies were content to include the possibility of adjusting the height of the saddle and the position of the handlebars in their bikes, now many manufacturers and workshops carry out studies on the cyclist to personalize the bicycle.
The principle is simple: the cyclist is not the one who has to adapt to the bicycle, it is the bicycle that must be adjusted so that it serves the cyclist to a greater degree and can develop ideal conditions for competition and performance without causing injuries.
That is why it is important to learn to read a bike fitting , not only to buy bikes but to rent them. This is what we do if you decide to rent a bike in Lanzarote: adapt your bike fit to any of our rental bikes .
For this, there are various measurement modes, which calculate the height of the knee and the angle at which the pedal should be with respect to the hips. Thus, values such as “angle of the knee with the top of the bicycle” or sets “knee”, “hip”, “anchor point” will appear.
The current values for the time the person takes the measurement, and the recommended values, are included.
On the other hand, the adjustments mentioned in a bike fit are the following:
To determine this measurement, the hands must grip the curve of the handlebar in its deep part, with the elbow flexed at 145°, which is the angle formed between the arm and forearm); The elbow should touch the kneecap, while the knee will form a 90° angle (with respect to the leg).
For example, if your inseam measures between 71 and 76 cm, the minimum saddle height should be 2 cm and the maximum height 7.
When setting up a rental bike in Lanzarote , the frames already have the recommended sizes for given height ranges.
To do this, it is important that you tell us which rental bicycle you want, for what purposes you need it (if competition, leisure, walking, training, etc.) and even the brand and model of pedals and saddle.
With all this data, we manage to transfer the bike fit to the bike and offer you perfect pedaling so you can enjoy pedaling on one of our bicycles.
If you already know the dates of your next getaway on the roads of Lanzarote , don't miss the opportunity to try one of our road bikes and Discover the island in a different way.
When you select the model you want to rent, don't forget to send us your bike fit to have the bike to your liking.
Plan your adventure through Lanzarote on one of our rental bicycles.
At Papagayo Bike we have the best road bike models to cover many kilometers on the roads of Lanzarote. You will be able to test the model that best suits your characteristics on the asphalt of the island.
Remember, we take our road bikes wherever you tell us , so you don't waste time looking for a place to rent a road bike and save it for your getaways. cycling through Lanzarote .
If you decide to reserve one of our road bicycles, you can do it here , being able to configure the bicycle to your needs, such as the size of the bicycle, the type of pedals, etc.…
21 years of experience in the world of bicycles support us.
The principle is simple: the cyclist is not the one who has to adapt to the bicycle, it is the bicycle that must be adjusted so that it serves the cyclist to a greater degree and can develop ideal conditions for competition and performance without causing injuries.
That is why it is important to learn to read a bike fitting , not only to buy bikes but to rent them. This is what we do if you decide to rent a bike in Lanzarote: adapt your bike fit to any of our rental bikes .
Data included in a bike fitting
The data is not only the size and height of the cyclist; It also includes information about the terrain where the sport is usually practiced (road, mountain, sand, etc.) to determine the approximate measurements that the bike should have.For this, there are various measurement modes, which calculate the height of the knee and the angle at which the pedal should be with respect to the hips. Thus, values such as “angle of the knee with the top of the bicycle” or sets “knee”, “hip”, “anchor point” will appear.
The current values for the time the person takes the measurement, and the recommended values, are included.
On the other hand, the adjustments mentioned in a bike fit are the following:
Bike fit – Cala
There are two settings, anterior or posterior and rotating. To adjust the first, the distance between the first metatarsal (bunion) and the fifth (outer area of the foot) is measured; and the second will take into account the natural gait, whether it is with the toe facing outward or inward.Bike fit - Saddle height
It should be measured from the center of the bottom bracket and along the vertical tube to the top of the saddle. This measurement is obtained by multiplying what the inseam measures x 0.88.Bike fit - Seat back
The distance between the tip of the seat and the perpendicular line that passes through the axis of the pedal is calculated. To measure a bicycle, a plumb line is dropped from the vertical position of the knee, so that it coincides with the axis of the pedal as the crank is parallel to the ground.Bike fit - Distance from the tip of the seat to the handlebars
There are various recommendations according to various authors to measure this distance on a bicycle: we will mention the most used.To determine this measurement, the hands must grip the curve of the handlebar in its deep part, with the elbow flexed at 145°, which is the angle formed between the arm and forearm); The elbow should touch the kneecap, while the knee will form a 90° angle (with respect to the leg).
Bike fit - Height difference between handlebars and saddle
Depending on the size of each cyclist and the inseam measurement, a distance must be respected (with minimum and maximum values) to avoid causing injuries.For example, if your inseam measures between 71 and 76 cm, the minimum saddle height should be 2 cm and the maximum height 7.
Bike fit - Frame size
The frame size is the measurement that goes from the center of the pedal to the center of the horizontal tube.When setting up a rental bike in Lanzarote , the frames already have the recommended sizes for given height ranges.
Rental bike in Lanzarote
When you decide to try one of our rental bikes , we are aware that your bike fit data may not be fully reflected on the bike. However, our service includes the adaptation of our bikes to the anthropometric and biomechanical study that you bring us.To do this, it is important that you tell us which rental bicycle you want, for what purposes you need it (if competition, leisure, walking, training, etc.) and even the brand and model of pedals and saddle.
With all this data, we manage to transfer the bike fit to the bike and offer you perfect pedaling so you can enjoy pedaling on one of our bicycles.
Are you coming to pedal through Lanzarote with us?
If you already know the dates of your next getaway on the roads of Lanzarote , don't miss the opportunity to try one of our road bikes and Discover the island in a different way.
When you select the model you want to rent, don't forget to send us your bike fit to have the bike to your liking.
Plan your adventure through Lanzarote on one of our rental bicycles.
At Papagayo Bike we have the best road bike models to cover many kilometers on the roads of Lanzarote. You will be able to test the model that best suits your characteristics on the asphalt of the island.
Remember, we take our road bikes wherever you tell us , so you don't waste time looking for a place to rent a road bike and save it for your getaways. cycling through Lanzarote .
If you decide to reserve one of our road bicycles, you can do it here , being able to configure the bicycle to your needs, such as the size of the bicycle, the type of pedals, etc.…
21 years of experience in the world of bicycles support us.
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