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 dynamic fit unit, comprising:
a frame; a crankset rotatably mounted to the frame at a bottom bracket; a handlebar adjustably disposed on the frame to be adjustable in X and Y directions relative to the crankset; a seat adjustably disposed on the frame to be adjustable in X and Y directions relative to the crankset; a mechanism operably connected to the handlebar and the seat to facilitate adjustment of the respective handlebar and seat in the X and Y directions; a bicycle controller system comprising a bicycle controller responsive to computer executable code to facilitate: movement of the handlebar and the seat in the X and Y directions; determination of an optimal bicycle frame size for a rider based on operational characteristics provided by the rider when riding the dynamic fit unit; determination of 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 and a seat tube; determination of 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; determination of 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; determination of 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 production of a list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post.