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Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [DAC]
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I don't believe in KOPS.
Anne Barnes
ABBikefit, Ltd
FIST/SICI/FIST DOWN DEEP
X/Y Coordinator
abbikefit@gmail.com
Anne Barnes
ABBikefit, Ltd
FIST/SICI/FIST DOWN DEEP
X/Y Coordinator
abbikefit@gmail.com
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [DAC]
[ In reply to ]
KOPS has little value for road bikes, and zero value for tri bikes.
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
Dan Empfield
aka Slowman
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [Slowman]
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KOPS as in the actual number of measurement has little value as every fit is different. For novice fitters it is ok starting point for a road bike fit. Let the physical assessment determine the setback or how forward the multi sport cyclist is. But years ago we felt that 8cm forward the rider started to feel the gravity pulling them down. Thanks to new bike and bar designs now that position can be further than that. Put your fit hat on and tailor the position for the client.
Robert Driskell
Certified Master Body Geometry fit Technician
Certified Master Retul Fit Technician
Zipp Service Course Specialist
Bikes Plus Pensacola Florida
Robert Driskell
Certified Master Body Geometry fit Technician
Certified Master Retul Fit Technician
Zipp Service Course Specialist
Bikes Plus Pensacola Florida
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [ABarnes]
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Thank you
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [Slowman]
[ In reply to ]
Thank you!
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [Robert Driskell]
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Thank you very much for your reply!
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [DAC]
[ In reply to ]
Pay attention to joint function at the Knee and hip.
Happy
Happy Freedman
Orthotic Consultant
Bike Fitting Specialist
Prosthetics and Orthotics/DME
Hospital for Special Surgery
510 East 73rd Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10021
212.606.1262
646.797.8343 fax
https://www.hss.edu/rehab-staff_Freedman-Happy.asp[/url]
Happy
Happy
Happy Freedman
Orthotic Consultant
Bike Fitting Specialist
Prosthetics and Orthotics/DME
Hospital for Special Surgery
510 East 73rd Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10021
212.606.1262
646.797.8343 fax
https://www.hss.edu/rehab-staff_Freedman-Happy.asp[/url]
Happy
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [DAC]
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DAC wrote:
Opinions and how much further have you gone?I, more or less, pay no attention to KOPS on a tri bike and am willing to go very steep.
Trent Nix
Owned and operated Tri Shop
F.I.S.T. Advanced Certified Fitter | Retul Master Certified Fitter (back when those were things)
Re: KOPS knee over pedal spindle for triathlon on time trial bike. [DAC]
[ In reply to ]
I find it more useful to control the riders' centre of gravity, relative to their hip (glute) function. This establishes how much of their body-weight they can apply to the pedals. I use a different test for tri vs. road fit.