A proper triathlon bike fit system will place triathletes in an optimized position for riding a bike outfitted with aero bars. Slowtwitch.com has developed a triathlon specific fitting system called Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T.). This system is the logical extension of the work done by the founders of Slowtwitch.com, who are also the founders of Quintana Roo, the first true tri geometry bike. Coach-Tony.com is now FIST certified and can fit you on a triathlon bike. The end result of a FIST fit is a position easily recognizable. Any fan of baseball, tennis, basketball, bowling, or any sport grows to know what good technique looks like. Any triathlete who follows the sport knows what a good tri bike position looks like. You don't need to be a pro to know how a pro rides. But if you want to be comfortable on your triathlon bike and maximize power output, you need to be FIST fitted. Fitting includes…..

A proper road bike fit system is key to comfort and performance. I use the " Technical Guide for Bike Fitting" which can be applied to any level of rider or expertise. Originally published in 1997, it was the first system that dealt with Bike Fit from the front view (Z-plane). This process is dedicated to all aspects of the sport - climbing, descending, pack, or solo riding. Cleat Placement, Saddle Placement, Stem/Handlebar placement and Bar positioning are all covered. The System is a component of the Bicycle Fitting System founded by 1998 Goodwill Games Gold Medalist, 8-time US National Champion, and US National Cycling Team member Paul Swift. Fitting includes…..

If you were to dangle from a tree and allow your feet to hang loose, would the bottoms of your feet be paralell to the ground?  No, they would angle inward towards the center of your body.  Running shoes account for this by providing adjustment to pronation or supination.  But cycling shoes are far behind the curve in providing the same ajustment.  In order to maximize power to the rear wheel, you must find a way to make the same ajustment running shoe do in your cycling shoe.

I use the Bike Fit Systems designed by Paul Swift, 8-time US National Cycling Champion. This system uses external or the "Original" In-The-Shoe Wedge as needed to make necessary corrections to foot position and maximize your power output. One ITS Wedge gives a true 1.5 degrees of varus tilt.    Studies show that 96% of the population is misaligned in their fit to their bicycle. Are you one of them?