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Three different fitting formulas are offered to adapt her/his session to her/his needs. I warmly welcome you to explore further below for more details and explanations.

Ortho

You are seeking comfort. Pressure measurements on the saddle can pinpoint areas of excessive pressure, helping identify potential causes. During the session, adjustments to your bike’s setup will aim to reduce harmful pressure in the subpubic area, moving support to less harmful bone structures.

If better performance is your goal, the procedure remains the same. Discomfort can lead to premature fatigue, impacting performance. Regardless of your practice, morphology, or ambitions, the objective is to find the optimal balance between performance and comfort.

If prevention is a priority and you want to avoid position-related overload issues, the combination of video analysis and pressure measurement on the saddle is valuable.

For those seeking postural optimization due to orthopedic or neurological reasons, the Ortho formula is recommended.

The Ortho formula includes:

Interview to understand your ambitions, practice, expectations, and complaints.
Assessment of muscular and joint flexibility, identifying asymmetries or specific deficiencies.
Observation of dynamic characteristics while pedaling on the trainer.
Cleat adjustment.
Measurement of important angles and posture visualization via video analysis
Analysis of lower limb axes.
Optimal adjustment of saddle height, tilt, setback, handlebar reach, drop, rotation, and lever positions.
Visualization of pressure measurements on the saddle
Saddle position optimization.
Comparison of pressures and videos before/after optimization.
If appropriate: tips on stretching, technique, stability, etc.

Basic

The Basic formula mirrors the Ortho formula but excludes saddle pressure measurement. It is designed for cyclists without orthopedic issues or saddle-related discomfort or pain. This formula is suitable for those less stringent about precision in positioning but still prioritize avoiding health issues resulting from a poor fit. However, it may be less effective in addressing urinary or genital system pathologies caused or exacerbated by saddle pressure.

If your decision for a fit lacks orthopedic or neurological reasons and you are satisfied with your saddle, the Basic formula is recommended.

The Basic formula includes:

Interview to understand your ambitions, practice, expectations, and complaints.
Assessment of muscular and joint flexibility, identifying asymmetries or specific deficiencies.
Observation of dynamic characteristics while pedaling on the trainer.
Cleat adjustment.
Measurement of important angles and posture visualization via video analysis
Analysis of lower limb axes.
Optimal adjustment of saddle height, tilt, setback, handlebar reach, drop, rotation, and lever positions.
Saddle position optimization.
Comparison of pressures and videos before/after optimization.
If appropriate: tips on stretching, technique, stability, etc.

Difference from the Ortho formula:

Excludes pressure mapping on the saddle to visualize pressure distribution and pelvic stability on the saddle.

Express

The Express formula is designed for time-conscious cyclists with a streamlined two-hour session duration. Tailored for both mountain and road bikes without aerobars, this formula prioritizes efficiency while maintaining individuality. Here are the key features:

Strict adherence to the maximal two-hour timeframe, emphasizing punctuality 😉 .
Functional tests are less detailed.
Assumes satisfaction with your current saddle; therefore, saddle tests are omitted.
Appropriate for individuals without orthopedic, neurological, or foot complaints.
Assumes no significant difference in lower limb length.
Cleat adjustment in only two dimensions.
The report will be sent without video files.
Outdoor test rides after adjustments are not possible.

The Express formula includes:

Interview to understand ambitions, practice, expectations, and complaints.
Observation of dynamic parameters while pedaling on the trainer.
Cleat adjustment.
Measurement of important angles and visualization of posture via video analysis.
Analysis of lower limb axes.
Optimal adjustment of saddle height, tilt, setback, handlebar reach, drop, rotation, and lever positions.
Comparison of video recordings before/after optimization.