Technology is only a tool. At Factor we believe that the fitters expertise and eye is the most important component of a bike fit. We use our technology as a tool to improve the fit experience improving speed and accuracy. Technology allows us to see things the naked eye can’t and to position the rider in their best position without the limitations of a fixed size bike. Fitting is an art and our technology is what helps us bring that art to life.

Motion Capture

Motion capture allows us to digitally capture a rider in motion. Software analyzes the riders motion allowing us to see key factors of the riders fit. Including joint angles, body parts and their location/movement in space.

Cycling 3DMA

Cycling 3DMA is a 3D Full body motion capture system allowing real time automatic analysis of the riders entire body; this means every joint.

WHY WE USE 3DMA OVER COMPETITORS

STT Cycling 3DMA and Rëtul side by side

They’re similar in a few aspects:

•        Measure a set of parameters automatically.

•        Automatically generate reports with analysis data.

•        Sub-millimeter accuracy in marker tracking.

•        Ability to measure the bike.

•        Database, user management, etc.  Able to sync with video.

However, there are notable differences:

Dynamic Fit Bike

A dynamic fit bike allow us to adjust every contact point of the bicycle while the rider is riding. This means moving the bars fore aft up and down and the saddle fore aft up and down. This means we can find the optimal position for the rider without the limitation of an existing frame. We can then either select the best frames for a rider or match an existing bike as closely as possible.

 PURELY CUSTOM

The purely custom fit bike allows us to adjust fore, aft, up and down of both the seat position and handle bar position as the rider rides. This allows us to help the rider find their ideal position. Adjustable cranks means we can try different things for a rider without an expensive purchase of a new crankset. We can try different bar widths drops and saddles all before a rider has to make any kind of purchase.