Retul Bike Fit

davylear
davylear Posts: 35
edited September 2012 in Road general
Has anyone had one of these as they seem alot of money?

Have replaced so many bits on my bike that I have lost the original settings and I am now getting all sorts of back and knee pains. Am starting to cycle for long periods now and want to get it sorted before i do permanent damage but is it worth it over a standard bike fitting session in a LBS.

Thanks
Cannondale Supersix
Specialised Stumpjumper

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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Just do it yourself?

    But yes, an LBS bike fit is going to be complete guess work at best.
  • davylear
    davylear Posts: 35
    I would love to be able to do it myself but there appears to be so many different articles as to how you are supposed to do it that I could still be doing it wrong. if you are aware of a good article on bike fit would be appreciated.

    I don't particularly want to spend money on it but if there is resounding support for retul then it may be worth it in the long run ie no physio to pay for in the future for knackered knees , back etc..
    Cannondale Supersix
    Specialised Stumpjumper
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Have a look on Steve Hoggs bike fitting website and have a go?
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    styxd wrote:
    Just do it yourself?

    But yes, an LBS bike fit is going to be complete guess work at best.

    I had my bike fit at a LBS and they did an absolutely superb job.
    Free of charge being a very realistic cost considering that I did not buy my bike from them.
    Even loaned me a shorter stem to try for a couple of months.

    Definitely better than doing it myself :wink:
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • Beatmaker
    Beatmaker Posts: 1,092
    davylear wrote:
    I would love to be able to do it myself but there appears to be so many different articles as to how you are supposed to do it that I could still be doing it wrong. if you are aware of a good article on bike fit would be appreciated.

    I don't particularly want to spend money on it but if there is resounding support for retul then it may be worth it in the long run ie no physio to pay for in the future for knackered knees , back etc..

    Try the new magazine Cyclist, they have a feature on bike fit in the first issue. The different methods of fit including Retul are featured.
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    styxd wrote:
    Just do it yourself?

    But yes, an LBS bike fit is going to be complete guess work at best.

    I had my bike fit at a LBS and they did an absolutely superb job.
    Free of charge being a very realistic cost considering that I did not buy my bike from them.
    Even loaned me a shorter stem to try for a couple of months.

    Definitely better than doing it myself :wink:


    Perhaps they guessed right?
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    styxd wrote:
    Perhaps they guessed right?


    :) Yes maybe.

    Certainly didn't give the impression that he was guessing.
    But obviously different LBS will all give a different service.

    It may be worth the OP speaking to a couple of LBS to get an idea of what they can provide.
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • golfergmc
    golfergmc Posts: 426
    Had one and couldn`t recommend it enough, took about 1 1/2 -2 hours and sorted out any problems I had. Very thorough and I have been provided with a copy of me measurements for future use.
    Cervelo S5 Team 2012
    Scott Addict R2 2010
    Specialized Rockhopper Comp SL 2010
    Kona Tanuki Supreme
  • davylear
    davylear Posts: 35
    golfergmc wrote:
    Had one and couldn`t recommend it enough, took about 1 1/2 -2 hours and sorted out any problems I had. Very thorough and I have been provided with a copy of me measurements for future use.

    Thank you. Just the sort of confirmation I was looking for
    Cannondale Supersix
    Specialised Stumpjumper
  • Brian1
    Brian1 Posts: 595
    Had a Retul fit done, would highly reccomend, the best money I have spent.A note of caution-it´s only as good as the fitter operating the system like any computer GIGO.
  • blackpoolkev
    blackpoolkev Posts: 474
    A bike fitter will use lots of well recognised parameters to position your handlebars and saddle.
    If you are patient enough to use some trial and error you should be able to do it yourself.
  • 99thmonkey
    99thmonkey Posts: 667
    Ive had a Retul and a Specialized fit and they are alright but I just ride regardless based on what feels right for me and they both produced different measurements!

    If I was doing it again I wouldnt bother its just the latest way for bike shops to make a few quid having been damaged by profit loss to online retailers like CRC & Wiggle, bike fits are minimal outlay maximum profit but if it makes you feel good or you want the pro opinion then go for it, me personally Ill buy some new shoes as itll make me more comfy
  • Eyorerox
    Eyorerox Posts: 43
    I think it depends on the person doing the fitting. I f you can be fitted and can keep going back until you are dialed in as opposed to one time it is probably worth it.
    Specializes and Retul start with KOPS, if that works for you then OK
    you could just doit yourself with a friend to measure
    http://hypercatcycling.wordpress.com/20 ... l-spindle/
    http://sheldonbrown.com/kops.html

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