The Shimano fit bike system that's going to be available....well, someday, is interesting. I agree that information about pedal forces especially those in the medial-lateral planes would be a big aid. From what I read, I *think* the crank is measuring power via strain gauges a la quarq, SRM, or Stages -- not sure exactly where they've embedded the strain gauges themselves. And I'm assuming that additional strain gauges in the pedal itself are measuring all the tangential forces there -- and I assume those pedals are Shimano pedals?
Shimano keeps talking about offering fit studios a "brand neutral" fit product so we can stock and sell whatever brands work for us. Sounds like they mean a "frame manufacturer neutral" product -- I'm not sure how useful this, admittedly, great technology would be if it only works as long as the client rides Shimano pedals. If you are a fitter who works a lot with stance width, insoles, speedplay custom spindles, how likely are you to use this?
I hope I'm wrong and any pedal can be used....anyone set me straight here?
Thanks
Shimano keeps talking about offering fit studios a "brand neutral" fit product so we can stock and sell whatever brands work for us. Sounds like they mean a "frame manufacturer neutral" product -- I'm not sure how useful this, admittedly, great technology would be if it only works as long as the client rides Shimano pedals. If you are a fitter who works a lot with stance width, insoles, speedplay custom spindles, how likely are you to use this?
I hope I'm wrong and any pedal can be used....anyone set me straight here?
Thanks