DYNAMIC FIT UNIT

摘要

An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced.

主权项

1. A method for fitting a bicycle to a rider, comprising the steps of:
determining an optimal bicycle frame size for a rider based on operational characteristics provided by the rider; determining a best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size based on a comparison of available frame sizes stored in a database, the best-fit bicycle frame having a head tube, a seat, a handlebar, a bottom bracket, and a seat tube; determining at least one of the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar relative to the bottom bracket based on the location of the rider's hands, and the optimal X,Y location of the seat relative to the bottom bracket based on the location of the rider's derriere; determining a stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar; determining a seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat; and producing a list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post.