Custom Frame Design – Do you desire the ultimate fit? Optimum performance and power? A custom frame creates the ultimate union between you and the bike, a single unit. Comfort, handling, power, performance, all perfect.

In order to create a custom frame design, a thorough evaluation of your goals and desires, your flexibility, strength, alignment, and special needs is performed.

Then a Waterford Fitmaster with Computrainer SpinScan is used to develop the frame design that fits you best. Tube lengths and angles, handle bar and stem can be changed in real-time to see immediate effects. Because Neal Goldberg is a physical therapist and specializes in foot mechanics, appropriate wedges can be added to the shoe / pedal interface to further enhance alignment and performance.

A schematic of your dream bike is then presented to you and you can either take it to your favorite bicycle dealer to have a bike made, or you can have FootWorks Cycles do the leg work for you.

FootWorks Cycles is not a bicycle dealer. I prefer to have relationships with top level local bike dealers and work with them to get you the bike you want. This allows an unlimited number of brands to be yours, and you get a full service bike shop to back you up when you need it.

Non-custom Frame Design – Not everyone NEEDS a custom bike. Do you have a specific stock bike that you are craving? Not sure of the size or specific stem height / length, crank length…? Using the Waterford Fitmaster, your dream stock frame can be created. From there the ideal handle bar, stem, seat post and seat postion can be determined. Crank length can also be determined. This process saves you time and money by getting you the “custom” fit on a stock frame. There should be no reason to change out the stem, seat, or handle bars at a later time to alter the fit, which is common for bikes purchased “off the shelf.”

Fitting Service – This process is to “retrofit” your current bike to optimize fit, form, function, power and performance. This process starts with a thorough evaluation of your goals, and desires, and your flexibility, strength, alignment, and special needs. Then, utilizing a Computrainer with SpinScan and Fit Stem, your ideal fit will be created on your bike. You will leave with your bike set up, or with specific parts to purchase to achieve the perfect fit. You will also be given a CAD drawing of your bicycle’s dimensions and positional coordinates.

Pedal Alignment – The most important interface with your bike is through your feet. Cleat and shoe alignment is critical to optimal performance and avoiding injury. A thorough evaluation of the feet is performed determine the ideal cleat placement and whether wedges need to be used.

Custom Orthotics – Not just “foot beds” or “inserts.” Custom orthotics are corrective devices that improve biomechanical alignment. These are medically prescribed and are available through FootWorks Physical Therapy. Do not confuse “custom foot beds” with custom orthotics. Sometimes when the alignment of the foot is significantly off from neutral, wedges are not enough to maximize alignment. This is when a corrective custom orthotics is used. Click here for more information.