TARGETRAINING gets Schooled in Retül

After braving a blizzard in Denver, Todd Carver from Retül made it to Westport Friday morning to instruct the staff on the inner workings of the system. Todd isn't one of those "tech reps" that spews buzz words and lingo, but he is one of the worlds foremost experts on bike fit and cycling mechanics. His schedule: Last week Christian Vandevelde, this week TARGETRAINING, next week Normann Stadler in the wind tunnel...you get the picture. After a few cups of coffee, we grabbed Matt and got to work.

The Retül system works by tracking LED markers with an infra-red camera system. The markers are positioned on the body at select landmarks that represent a riders profile. In a matter of seconds, the computer records these markers in space while the cyclist is pedaling. Accurate to the mm, the system will detect any deviation in form and fit- upper and lower body, right and left side.

We determined Matt's "optimal position" could be improved upon in seat position. These slight changes can make a significant difference in performance over a race season. A few mm's here and a few there can account for a few extra watts without taxing the system to get them. So whether it is road or aero keep in mind that to get those extra watts, the Devil is in the details!
Thanks again Todd!
Jeff, Matt, Max, Dom, Jake and Tyler
Top Left: Todd Carver sets markers on Matt's shoe.
Above: Max V. places a marker on a landmark
Right: Todd illustrates marker placement in aero position.

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