Around the Issue Bicycle Biometry

Dresdner Kleinwort on 15.09.2008 - 11:35 h

Bicycle biometry takes constantly a higher acceptation in the field of triathlon. For the Dresdner Kleinwort Triathlon Team analyses around the issues of seated position, ergonomics, biomechanics and biometry are an integral part of preparation for competitions. The analyses make it possible to reach better performances, because the athletes feel more comfortable while working to a maximum capacity for more than four hours on the bike. In addition to that it enables to decrease signs of wear, injuries and risks of long-term damages.

An all-round-check analyses of the most important influencing variables, which have a negative effect on the bicycle and the performance of the athlete. After that, possible adjustments and compensatory measures are resolved with the goal of higher transmission.

When the field of biometry is finalised, it comes down to the “fine-tuning”, including different test on a cycling track. With measuring plates, they try to accomplish higher transmissions on the pedal. Accessory aerodynamic tests give detailed data about the ideal body position on the bike and important insights for the usage of the individual bike components.

Besides the optimization of the performance, it is important to avoid pains in the neck area, the shoulder region, the back and on the knee. These could lead to long-term tensions. These complaints are most of the times caused by a bad seated position. Although a feeling of deadness in the front feed could appear because of the bad circulation. Frequently the athletes have problems with the achilles tendon and the ball of the hand.

Triathletes, who would like to optimise their bicycle biometry short term and do not have the possibility of detailed analyses, should pay attention to certain points when buying a bike. Take the time and go to a specialist shop, ask for their advice and pay attention to your individual sizes, like the frame size for example. It makes sense to try different bicycle components like saddle and handle bar to find the right product for you.

The choice of the right running shoes, food orthotics, analyses and questions in the field of orthopaedics are also very important. Regarding this topic the athletes stay close with their physio. Sometimes it happens that muscular problems and wrong burdens are not pinpointed until the massage. Specialists should corporate closely, because of the connection of these two fields and adjustments should not be made without previous coordination.



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