Ryan Ignatz Teaches the Fundamentals of Bike Fit

Master Fitter and Pro Triathlete, Ryan Ignatz, offers the most comprehensive bike fit course for athletes and coaches

Who Is This Course For?

Looking for massive gains on the bike? It all starts with a bike fit. This course is for athletes looking to better understand how they interact with the bike and the benefits of a great bike fit. It’s for the athletes that want to further their understanding of the fit process and the technology that’s utilized. We offer detailed information on how athletes can make more sound equipment purchases to optimize their position, efficiency, aerodynamic savings and power output. Ultimately, we want to increase your comfort and efficiency with your fit and reduce your chance of injury to get you going faster with less effort.

This course is also ideal for coaches that want to better understand the in-depth value of a bike fit, how to interpret rider feedback and apply it to their athletes.

Meet Your Instructor

Master Bike Fitter
Masters Degree in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from University of Colorado at Boulder
Taught Anatomy, Physiology, and Exercise Physiology at CU Boulder
Serotta International Cycling Institute (SICI), Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T), BG Master Fitter, and Retul Fit Instructor
Multiple top 10 Xterra Worlds Finisher, Xterra AG World Champion, Top 5 finishes at Xterra National Championships, Top 15 Pro Road Nationals and 3rd at Pro Nationals Duathlon
Philosophy - Being an expert means never knowing everything and continuing to learn and adapt while teaching others the “why”

Course Content

Learn what physical training you could be doing to constantly be evolving your bike fit.
Learn the performance benefits of a bike fit. How the proper fit, fit maintenance, and equipment choices can make you a faster, powerful, more efficient cyclist that is injured less.
Learn how a proper bike fit can make you a faster runner and how a poor bike fit can actually hold you back from your true off the bike run potential.
Learn how and why your bike fit should be driving your bike equipment selection.
Learn how to travel with your bike to maintain your fit integrity.
How to fit "superbikes" and the challenges they may pose to fitters and athletes.

Learn the evolution of bike fit. Where it all started and how we got to where we are today.
Learn why as a cyclist or triathlete you need to get a bike fit.
Learn the most common fit issues that bike fitters see on a regular basis. Understand why these issues occur and how to address them.
Learn why you need different fits for different styles of riding (Road/TT/Gravel/MTB)
Learn what fit measurements can translate from one bike to another
Learn about bike fit technology. Why technology is used in the fit process and if technology trumps education and experience.
Learn what you need to consider prior to buying new bike in a shop and also how to buy a bike confidently online.

What Triathletes Are Saying About This Course

The information in this course is invaluable. It has helped me not only understand what bike fit I should get but also how frequently I should be getting fits and how to maintain my fit and make small changes of my own.

Jerry H.

Would recommend this course to every cyclist. This is a must watch. Truly get a deep understanding bike fit, what you can do to improve your fit over time, and what equipment choices will help optimize your fit. A bike fit and fit consistency is part one of the success on the bike.

Kelsey F.

The information provided in this course is powerful. It is rare that you get to take a deep dive into what the value of bike fit is and what the pros do to optimize their fit.

Cameron D.

Whats Included

Welcome

Welcome to the Fundamentals of Bike Fit.mp4

Meet Your Course Instructor

Ryan Ignatz Athletic Backround.mp4

Ryan Ignatz Fit Backround & Philosophy.mp4

The History of Bike Fit

The 70s-Born Out of Necessity.mp4

The 80s- The Influence of Equpiment.mp4

The 90s- Forging a New Path.mp4

Why is the Hisory of Bike Fit Important.mp4

The Future.mp4

Why You Need a Bike Fit

Why You Need a Bike Fit.mp4

Different Levels of Bike Fit.mp4

When You Need a Fit and What Happens If You Dont.mp4

Three Main Efficiencies of a Bike Fit.mp4

Finding & Working With a Reputable Fitter.mp4

Bike Sizing and Bike Fit.mp4

Most Common Fit Issues

Common Fit Issues Related to the Foot & Medial Knee.mp4

Common Fit Issues Related to the Saddle.mp4

Common Fit Issues Retlated to the Hand & Anterior Knee.mp4

Using Data to Confirm What the Eyes See.mp4

Bike Fit Tools: Technology: Certifications

The Art of Fitting VS. Technology.mp4

Tools to get the Job Done Part 2.mp4

Tools to get the Job Done Part 1.mp4

Bike Fit Certifications.mp4

What You Need to Consider Before Buying A New Bike

Purchasing a Bike Online.mp4

Considerations When Buying a New Bike.mp4

Physical Training to Get to Your Ideal Position

Getting to Your Ideal Position Part 1.mp4

Getting to Your Ideal Position Part 2.mp4

Performance Benefits of a Bike Fit

Performance Benefits of a Bike Fit.mp4

Bike Fit Equipment Selection

Bike Fit and Equpiment Selection.mp4

How to Travel With Your Bike

Necessary Tools When Traveling With Your Bike.mp4

Traveling & Preseving Your Fit When Traveling.mp4

What the Pros Do and Why

What Are The Pros Doing.mp4

Course Conclusion

Final Thoughts.mp4

Fit Resources

Top Questions to Ask Prospective Fitters

Common Fit Certifications

Bike Fit Technology & Fit Systems

Bike Fit Databases