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BowFit is Bow Cycle and Sports’ dedicated fit department. We believe that riding bikes should be fun, not painful.

GET THE PERFECT FIT

Our purpose is to provide the best experience possible for new bike purchasers, and to save the cycling lifestyle for those whose bike has hurt or injured them. We empathize with the fact that people may not be perfectly symmetrical or have perfect posture. Therefore, we believe in fitting the bike to the person, not forcing the person into the bike.

Our goal is enabling cyclists to become one with their bike.

To accomplish this, we offer an array of fit products to suit all levels of need. Bowfit offers four levels of fit: Retül Bike Sizing, Body Geometry Sizing, Bowfit, and Retül Bowfit. Click below for a quick introduction to your fit.

Retül Bike Sizing

$100 [60 min.]

  • For those looking to find the right size and geometry of bike
  • Using the Retül bike to replicate almost any bike on the market
  • Basic Fit Positioning
To book an appointment, email the team or call (403) 288-5422 [press 601]

Body Geometry Sizing

$150 [60 min.]

  • Saddle Sizing & Fit
  • Handlebar Positioning
  • Body Positioning
  • Cleat Setup if clipped In
  • Detailed Fit Report including kinesiology recommendations if needed
  • Appropriate for any type of bike, from road bikes to cruisers, e-bikes to mountain bikes
  • Follow ups are included in the price to ensure we get the best fit possible for you, even if multiple additional sessions are needed
To book an appointment, email the team or call (403) 288-5422 [press 601]

Bowfit

$400 [90 min.]

  • Comprehensive biomechanical analysis 
  • Saddle Sizing & Fit
  • Handlebar Positioning
  • Body Positioning
  • Cleat Setup if clipped In
  • Shoe and Footbed Fitting
  • Detailed Fit Report including kinesiology-based exercise plan if needed
  • Appropriate for any type of bike, from road bikes to cruisers, e-bikes to mountain bikes
  • Follow ups are included in the price to ensure we get the best fit possible for you, even if multiple additional sessions are needed
To book an appointment, email the team or call (403) 288-5422 [press 601]

Retül Bowfit

$650 [180 min.]

  • Comprehensive biomechanical analysis 
  • 3D Motion Capture Analysis using the Retül Vantage System  
  • Saddle Sizing & Fit
  • Handlebar Positioning
  • Body Positioning
  • Cleat Setup if clipped In
  • Shoe and Footbed Fitting
  • Detailed Fit Report including kinesiology-based exercise plan if needed
  • Follow ups are included in the price to ensure we get the best fit possible for you, even if multiple additional sessions are needed
To book an appointment, email the team or call (403) 288-5422 [press 601]

OUR TEAM

Ryan Mountain, Master Bike Fitter

Ryan Mountain has been working in the bike industry since 1993.Originally from B.C., were he raced BMX, down hill, cyclocross and rode track, one of the funniest things about this 2m giant is he rode BMX street and skate parks until he moved to Calgary. Once here, he adapted to the much different terrain, you can now find him riding a track bike like it’s a road bike. He loves the world of bike packing and is always ready for a new adventure .

Over Ryan’s riding career he has broken many bones and has had a few surgeries. He understands what it is like to live with pain everyday and why it is important to be comfortable doing what you love. He learned to fit bikes in 2008 and since moving to Calgary has had the opportunity go thru the Specialized Body Geometry program and achieved “Master Fitter “ in 2012. Ryan has since become Retul certified.

Ryan’s goal as fitter at Bow Cycle is to make people realized bikes are for life! This low impact sport is something to can take to the grave. He strongly believes that if you are not doing it for fun then why are you doing it!

You are allowed to be tired but the only thing that should hurt is your face from smiling.

 

THE TECHNOLOGY

Our fit program is powered by Body Geometry fit, and Retül Vantage 3D Motion Capture, enabling riders to maximize comfort, endurance, and power. Our philosophy was developed by Dr. Andy Pruitt, a leading bike fit expert from the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, and takes a holistic approach to bike fit.  Retül Vantage is the most accurate and comprehensive fit system on the market. It is a dynamic fit system, meaning data is captured as the riders pedal rather than in a mimicked stationary position. Four cameras detect the position of eight LED markers several times each second, allowing for millimeter precision. One of the main advantages of this tool is the resultant hard data. During a fit, it is common for riders not to notice small adjustments and improvements. With this Vantage data, we can quantitatively show the rider how each adjustment changes the way they ride, providing assurance and trust.

FOLLOW-UP

Often it is needed to test the bike fit out for longer periods (especially outside) after a fit. As such, every fit we offer includes follow ups to insure we provide you with the best fit possible, even if it takes multiple trips to the store. We guarantee all our work in the fit department, and will never charge you extra to come back in and fix something that didn’t work out.

 

ASK ABOUT GETTING BOWFIT

Email your questions to Ryan at ryanm@bowcycle.com.

RISK ASSESSMENT SCREENING

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