Everybody is custom, the bicycle must be a continuation of the cyclist. Using a quantitative scientific method we match the bicycle geometry to the cyclist. Maximum performance will be achieved with a precision custom-fit bike.

It took many years of testing to develop our software. The primary aim was to provide techniques that support and provide protection to soft and hard tissues without limiting their function. It is extremely important to have some basic knowledge of underlying body structures (e.g. joint and muscle structure) and how a mechanism works in defense and protection from excessive or repeated stresses. Cyclist of all ages and abilities are subject to constant mechanical forces which the body must be prepared to absorb.

The energy that is generated by the muscle has a very small value and is measured in millionths of a volt (microvolts). It was necessary to use very sophisticated and sensitive instruments to amplify these signals so that they could be seen and heard. Without these tools we would have had to go by outdated concepts and ways to fit you on your bike.

We used the very best tools known. Force plates to read the forces under the foot, EMG (electromyography) to study muscle function through the inquiry of the electrical signal emanating from the muscle. New technology allowed us to observe synergies in the energy patterns of muscles that cannot be seen with the naked eye. We observed muscle energy at rest and as it changed continuously over the course of a movement. It should be pointed out that simple visual observation of posture and movement, even with watts readings, do not yield the same resolution of information as our EMG recordings. Our data reveal the performance of each muscle, allowing superior assessment of effort. These analyses have shown that even subtle changes in position or pedaling technique can have a large effect on inclusion or exclusion of major muscle groups.

To consider the human motor outside the context of a very complex and interdependent system is not fair. Without having the connective tissue providing the "sacs" for muscles fibers, the muscles would not be organized into a meaningful direction of pull, nor would they be anchored to the bones, and their actions would not produce movement for your body. Add to that, without a digestive system, how would there be glucose for the body to burn. Not having lungs, there would be no oxygen needed for cellular respiration and make the gas for the muscles-ATP. Without the circulatory system, these vital substances would not find their way to each and every cell, nor would their waste products be carried away. And if you did not have a nervous system, the muscle cells would not know when to fire or how to orchestrate their firings with other muscles cells to do what you want them to do. Of all these systems, muscles use more energy than any part of the body.

There are millions of muscle cells called myofibrils and for these cells to do their work they have to shorten from their resting length via a process of cross-bridging, a ratcheting action of myosin fibers against actin fibers. Finding this range of motion is key for using more of these muscle fibers. Get it wrong and you waste energy! No matter how much effort you use from your mind, they will not work. If a particular structure is stretched beyond its "normal" length, the tissue is more than likely to tear partially or completely or compress something, leading to discomfort.

Our product is a quantitative solution to place your body and its muscles in their best position!!!

By taking precise measurements of the bike rider's anatomy and obtaining the correct bike geometry, Wobble-naught provides you with the best "range-of-motion" and best "line-of-pull" for your muscles to perform work. Our system is based in CAD (computer aided design) technology.

In addition to the Wobble-naught positioning solution, we provide detailed descriptions on how the fit solution is used to setup the bike.

Knee pain is the number one injury among cyclists of all levels. The human body is a link system and it all starts at the foot. The structure of the foot is determined by the configuration of many bones. Extreme foot "types" may increase the risk of problems to the foot, but also add wear and tear to the entire limb and lower back. Poor pedaling mechanics (particularly after thousands of miles) is a major cause of injury to cyclists. We strongly recommend replacing the footbed (or insole) that comes with your shoe with a high quality orthotic or footbed. There are other products that also can help make a better interface with the pedal stroke. We sell these products in our studio as well as online in our product section.

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