Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .............................. 1 Introduction ............................... 1 Process ................................ 1 Disclaimer .............................. 1 What to do now .............................. 2 SETUP .................................. 3 Basic Elements of the workspace ........................ 3 Setting up Your Space: Single camera ....................... 4 Setting up Your Space: Dual camera ......................... 6 Lighting ................................ 1 1 Safety ................................ 1 1 Other Things to Consider.......................... ...
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Accessing the Tools and Settings ........................ 84 Options and Settings ............................ 85 Adding Your Shop Details to the Customer Reports................... 85 Setting the Properties for Emailing Reports .................... 86 Importing New Data Lists ........................... 87 Quick Analysis Settings .......................... 88 Capture Settings ............................ 88 Automatically Backing Up the Database at Regular Intervals .............. 91 The Welcome Screen: Adding Images and Control .................. 92 The ‘Visit Details’ Lists ............................ 93 To Use the List ............................ 94 Add your own Options to the List ....................... 95 Searching Your Customer Database ....................... 96 Exporting Your Customer Information ...................... 98 Manually Backing Up and Restoring the Database .................. 99 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 100 ...
INTRODUCTION Introduction The Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit System is designed to help you fit a bike to a customer while they are actually cycling on their bike. The Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit process takes many of the concepts commonly used in static bike fits but adds the essential component of movement to them. Now you can fit a bike to someone when they are actually cycling under different loads or when fatigued. The software then generates a report that you can deliver to the customer either printed of via email. Process The Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit System designed to help the retailer fit a commercially available bike to a customer quickly, safely, and accurately at a reasonable cost. It is an in‐store system that uses video analysis technology to give a better insight into the cycling movement by freezing the motion at the key points in the pedal revolution. It is also designed to maintain consistency across all staff performing bike fitting in the shop and to guide those new to the process. It is not intended to replace the bike fitting specialist, just give them another tool to do their job based on biomechanical principles. It is also not intended to be a guide for people on how to ride bikes, that is for coaches, friends and practice. The level of difficulty attempted by the rider should be based on skill and not their bike setup. In this regard, especially on mountain bikes, the beginner rider may need their seat 2‐4 cm lower that prescribed for the first few weeks. The Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit System starts with the Setup, this is crucial for accuracy. The Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fitting Wizard then uses relatively fixed and un‐changeable parts of the bike as its starting point, namely the bottom bracket and pedals. The seat height is seat relative to the pedals while the customer is cycling, taking into consideration the customer’s leg length. Once this is established, the fore/aft position of the seat is set by relating it to the knee position over the pedal axle, again measured while the customer is cycling. The next step is to measure the seat height relative to the handlebars. The last calculation is the stem length and this is based on the customer’s effective upper body length while cycling and is the relationship of the customers head (nose while looking forward) to the handlebars. The last section is where you record the final setup of the bike so it can easily be fitted again if need‐be. Once you have finished, the Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit software generates a report from the results. You can look at it on the computer and then send it directly to the customer yourself. Disclaimer This procedure is based on a range of people with ‘normal’ anatomical proportions. However, because of the variation in measurements such as leg length, arm length, and body length ratios, those falling outside these normal ranges may need more specialist advice. Siliconcoach Limited, makers of the Dialed in Motion Dynamic Bike Fit system, are not liable to for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly in connection with the this the System, its use, misuse or otherwise including (but without limitation) any loss of profit, business, revenue or goodwill. This exclusion of liability applies to liability in contract, tort (negligence) and any other principle of legal liability. ...
Like the software itself, this manual has been not been designed to teach you how to fit a bike, it has been designed to show you how to set the system up and teach you how to use the software as another tool in your bike fitting process. Process 1. The first thing you need to do is read the accompanying Quick Start Guide before you start for an overview and then use this manual for more detailed reference. 2. The next job will be to set up your work space, the computer and screen, the cameras, power, internet and lighting (see pages 3 to 15). 3. Next will be loading the software (see page 15 on). 4. You then need to prepare for the fitting (see pages 20 to 24) 5. Now you are ready to use the software to start the bike fit. a. Learn your way around the software (see pages 25 to 31). b. Analysing the fit using the Wizards (see pages 32 to 69). Other Resources How to use the analysis tools (see pages 70 to 83). Options and Settings (see pages 85 to 92). Troubleshooting (see page 100). support@siliconcoach.com We hope you take the time to learn how to use this tool properly so as to leverage its best features and help you develop your business. Thank you for your support. The team at Siliconcoach Ltd ...
SETUP 3 SETUP Basic Elements of the workspace Side view camera – positioned at least 3 m (10’) from the bottom bracket of the bicycle. The camera height should be set to around the top tube height of a medium frame; you do not need to change this for different sized frames. Front view camera – positioned at least 3 m (10’) from the handlebars. The camera height should be set to around the top tube height of a medium frame; you do not need to change this for different sized frames. Computer station – housing desktop unit, flat screen monitor and optional printer. This must be positioned so it is not in the field of view of either camera. Neutral backgrounds and lighting – Background screens will not be needed in all scenarios. However, in some cases you may need to block a cluttered background that can make the images in the video less clear. Green or blue coloured screens (Chromakey screens) work well to enhance the clarity of the video but any neutral colour will work. Avoid black or dark backgrounds as they tend to “blend” the athlete into the background. Ambient (not direct sunlight) is the best lighting source, but if you need to add additional light we recommend incandescent or halogen lights. Fluorescent lighting may result in blurry images as the camera will have to run at lower shutter speeds. Try not to mix light sources. See pages 11 and 12 for more information on lighting and camera setup. Background sheets are not expensive (about $50 USD) and can be found by typing chromakey screens into a Google search. ...
SETUP Setting up Your Space: Single camera Positive points of layout: Cameras may be ‘hidden’ out of the way and secured to wall and left in place (not shown but preferred). Easy to control the camera background as it is looking toward the wall. Possible challenges of layout: Wires and cables need to be secured to floor and may cross walkways. Cameras may have to be removed from area when not in use so as not to obstruct traffic flow, or ‘go home’ inadvertently with someone. ...
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SETUP 5 Positive points of layout: Cameras may be ‘hidden’ out of the way and secured to wall and left in place (preferred). Easy to manage cables Minimal floor space Possible challenges of layout: May be very difficult to control background for camera. Sense of privacy may be lost and the rider may feel on display. May need to move trainer each time if it’s placed in a high traffic area when fits are not being performed. ...
SETUP Setting up Your Space: Dual camera Positive points of layout: Excellent control of background. Semi private space created. Works well in large or small square footage applications. Possible challenges of layout: Wires and cables need to be secured to floor and may cross walkways. Cameras may have to be removed from area when not in use so as not to obstruct traffic flow, or inadvertently ‘go home’ with someone. ...
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SETUP 7 Positive points of layout: Requires minimal floor and wall space. Semi private space created. Wires and cables easily concealed. Cameras may be secured to wall and left in place. Possible challenges of layout: May be difficult to control background for cameras. ...
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SETUP Positive points of layout: Requires minimal floor and wall space. Wires and cables easily concealed. Cameras may be secured to wall and left in place. Possible challenges of layout: May be very difficult to control background for camera 1. Sense of privacy may be lost and the rider may feel on display. May need to move trainer each time if it’s placed in a high traffic area when fits are not being performed. ...
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SETUP 9 Positive points of layout: Wires and cables easily concealed. Cameras may be secured to wall and left in place. Semi private space created and easy to control access. Allows for system to stay set up ready to use at all times. Possible challenges of layout: May be difficult to control background for camera 1. Requires unique floor and wall space not common in bike retail settings. ...
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SETUP Long Narrow Store This image shows another way of setting out the system when space is limited, for example a narrow shop. Notice that camera 1 is actually across the walkway. Positive points of layout: By creative use of space and pull down screens you can create a dedicated space for the fit system and not impede too much on floor space and wall display space. The 2 cameras are more than 3 m from the bike and are fixed to walls and then using the camera’s zoom the image of the rider is magnified back to full screen. Camera 2 is even across the other side of the main walkway attached to the wall which is alright as you only need about 5 seconds of video. You just need to make sure no one walks in front of the camera during capture; even if they did it’s easy to just do a re‐capture. Possible challenges of layout: People may walk in front of camera 1; however as you only capture for up to 10 seconds this can be managed. Notes: The space should look clinical, precise and professional; too much clutter will spoil this experience for the customer. The bikes and display cabinets are for illustration only and could be in many other places and there could be many more of them. ...
SETUP 11 Lighting Lighting is a critical and often overlooked part of your setup. The quality of the light greatly influences the quality of your image. The software cannot compensate for bad video. A blurred image is usually the result of incorrect camera settings, bad lighting, or both. NOTE: You should also see the “How do I get better video” link at the Dialed in Motion Support Centre at http://www.siliconcoach.com/supportcentres/DIM/html/index.html Type of lights You need lights that do not flicker as the image will flicker on the video clip as well. Fluorescent lighting can cause a lot of flickering. You also need lights that shine as closely as possible to white light, some lights shine light with a yellow tinge. You may still get good images for analysis but everything may look a bit yellow. It is important not to mix your lights, if you do the Auto Brightness feature on the camera will not be able to compensate for the different shades of ‘white’ emitted from the different lights. LED Panels are now a very good option. Position The lights need to create a diffuse lighting pattern that does not cause shadows or light burn (where the lights cause parts of the skin to look ultra‐white on the video). You will need lights shining directly on the fitting area and also indirectly on the area by bouncing the light of the roof, walls etc. If you are in doubt about what you should do you should contact your local photography and video expert. Intensity Good lighting does not always mean the most intense lights; a few well‐ placed lights positioned as outlined above can work just as well. Intense lighting will cost more in power, create harsh contrasts in the video image and will also create a lot of heat in the area. Reflection ...
SETUP Other Things to Consider Read through the following list of miscellaneous things to consider Privacy/Promotion This analysis system will attract a great deal of interest in your store and is an excellent sales promotion tool; however, you must balance this with the privacy of the customer. Make sure they feel comfortable not only riding on an indoor trainer and being filmed, but also with the amount of privacy you provide. Power You will need power to the computer and monitor but also remember the cameras also need power and could be 2‐5 m away from your computer and power box. You must be careful running power cables across an area where customers are going to walk. The best option is to get your electrician to wire in power plugs exactly where you need them. Make sure you have your layout design finalised before you do this. Computer position A desktop box can be securely hidden away under a bench but you will need space on top for the screen, keyboard and mouse. You may also need a space for your tools. Computer screen The computer screen position is very important as it is not only used for position your analysis but also to convey your results and thoughts to the customer. It is critical to the customer’s experience that they can see the screen and see what you are doing and why. Keyboard and mouse The keyboard and mouse position needs to be within easy access as you position will be using them a lot, especially the mouse. The system is designed to ...
When it comes to positioning your computer there are a few things to consider, namely: Both the fitter and customer must be able to see the screen clearly. The computer needs power and internet. The length of your video cables Refer to the Setup section on page 3 Setting Up Your Cameras The camera is one of the key components of the system and as such setting up the camera is very important. If you capture ‘rubbish’ video there is very little the software can do to improve it so you are left with an unclear or distorted image that will greatly decrease your accuracy. NOTE: You should also see the “Correct Hardware”, “How do I get better video” and “Installing the AV to USB Converter” links at the Dialed in Motion Support Centre at http://www.siliconcoach.com/supportcentres/DIM/html/index.html Type of camera Many different types of cameras have emerged in the last few years and now there are 2 options for video capture, Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) SD: This system was originally designed for Standard Definition video via an AV to USB converter. At the time this had the best practical combination of 50/60 images per second and resolution per image. Practically any camcorder that has an AV out will work with the AV to USB converter and as such will work with Dialed in Motion Cycling. HD: The latest version is HD compatible but it comes with many restrictions on the type of hardware needed. You must work with Siliconcoach to use get an HD setup. Level and at right The cameras must be level in all planes. When you use the drawing tool ...
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Height Generally for biomechanical analysis, the camera should be at approximately half the height of the subject of interest. If you are looking at the whole body on the bike the camera should be set at about the height of top tube. You do not need to set this for each bike, just set it to the height of the top tube of a midsized frame and leave it there. If you were just looking at the lower limbs, the camera should be about knee height. The camera should also line up with the centre of the bicycle. Camera settings Modern cameras are very good at automatically adjusting to different light conditions but there are a few of things you can do to improve on that even more. As the default camera settings are out of our control, you must set these as outlined in the “How do I get better video” link at the Dialed in Motion Support Centre at http://www.siliconcoach.com/supportcentres/DIM/html/index.html Background It is important that the background the camera sees is as neutral as possible; do not use anything reflective such as glass. A plain grey, blue or green background is best, try to avoid black or white as they create a lot of contrast and may make your image too dark or too light. Also try to avoid a lot of lettering or pictures in the background, it will cause confusion and make it harder to find the key points on your customers’ body. Background sheets are not expensive (about $50 USD) and can be found by typing ‘chromakey screens’ into a Google search. ...
Windows 7. Other Antivirus software has caused issues with our software, especially Norton and MacAfee. 2. As the bike fitting software has its own screen saver, you need to turn the Windows 7 one off. To do this Right click on the Windows Desktop, select Personalize and then select Screen Saver. Set the screen saver to NONE and then click APPLY. Now, on the same screen, click the Change power settings link and then click on the Change plan settings link under the Balanced Plan. Now set both options to 4 ‐ 5 hours and click SAVE CHANGES. Close all of the open Windows. Now you are ready to install the bike fitting software (see below). Installing the Bike Fitting Software In this section you will be shown how to install the bike fitting software if it has not been done for you already. Step 1: Make sure you are connected to the internet and download the installer from Siliconcoach. Contact support@siliconcoach.com if you have not been sent it already. Double click on the downloaded installer to start the process and then press NEXT on this screen to continue. Windows 7 will almost certainly ask you if you are sure or if you want to confirm the installation, always click ALLOW, YES, CONTINUE or any similar option if asked. If you have a previous version on your computer it may guide you through the uninstall process first.
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SETUP The license agreement will appear, read this carefully, if you are willing to accept the terms, click the box as shown. You must accept the terms to proceed. Press NEXT on this screen to continue. Please wait and don’t press any buttons until prompted, on some of the screens it looks like nothing is happening for 3‐4 minutes, especially when it is downloading and installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader files. Step 3: This screen tells you that you are ready to start loading the Bike fitting software Press NEXT on this screen to continue. ...
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Press the icon on the desktop to start the software Please note the first time it loads it can take 20 – 30 seconds, please be patient and do not touch anything while it loads. Step 7: The software will ask to if you want to register, you must register to continue. Make sure you are connected to the internet. Enter in a valid email and your first and last name. It is critical that this is a valid email as you will be asked to supply it to Siliconcoach and it will then be used as your software release code. You cannot change the email. For more information on Activation and Registration see page 18. ...
SETUP Activating and Registering the Software Introduction Just as many retailers now use special tags to prevent shoplifting, the bike fitting software is protected so that it cannot be stolen. The software will run in a 30‐day evaluation mode until such time as you Activate it using the email and first and last names you provide to Siliconcoach on payment. You must be connected to the internet to Register and Activate but not after that. However, it is strongly recommended you keep your computer connected for updates, support and sending reports via email. There is a 2 stage process, namely Registering and Activating. Registering requires you to enter in your first and last name and also a valid email. It is critical that this is a valid email as you will be asked to supply it to Siliconcoach and it will then be used as your software release code. Now you will have access to the 30 day trial. NOTE: You cannot change the email. Activating is required before the trial period ends otherwise your software will stop working. As long as you have sent Siliconcoach your payment, your first and last name and a valid email and they have accepted it, then you just need to press the Activate button, it will check your authorization on our web server and then if it is released, your software is ready to use. Activating and Registering the Software Use the following steps to either: 1. Register the software 2. Activate the software. NOTE: To deactivate the software contact support@siliconcoach.com Step 1 Registering Make sure you are connected to the Internet (test by going to www.google.com ). You must enter your first and last name and also a valid email. ...
SETUP 19 Step 2 Activating Eventually you will have no days left on your trial so you now need to Activate the software before you can continue to use it. As long as you have sent Silicon‐ coach your payment, your first and last name and a valid email, and they have accepted it, then you just need to press the Activate button. The software will check your authorization on our web server and if it is cleared your software will be ready to use. Frequently Asked Questions about your License What happens if my PC is stolen? The expectation is that your insurance will cover the replacement cost and you will purchase the software again. Upon notification of loss, we will block your old activation and issue a new one when you purchase again. What happens if my Hard Drive crashes? In the case that your hard drive cannot be recovered by simple reformatting and the disk has to be replaced then you will need to provide Siliconcoach with proof of purchase for the replacement drive and we reserve the right to ask you to run diagnostic software on the PC to confirm that the drive matches that as specified in the receipt ...
SETUP PREPARATION FOR FITTING Take the height measurements What to do: Use the height measuring system to fill in the details in the Fitting Wizard. For this you MUST use a seat of some kind that is exactly 46 cm high. The software automatically subtracts the height of the seat (46 cm) off your sitting height measured value. Select a frame of the suggested size: What to do: Select a frame closest to the number (cm’s) calculated in the Fitting Wizard on the front screen of the software. NOTE: This is just a starting place; you will be fitting the bike more accurately as you go through the Fitting Wizard. Complete the marker setup What to do: Use markers (e.g. tape, adhesive ‘dot’s) that contrast with the background. This will make taking your measurements on the video easier and more accurate. Place markers on the: Facing wall at the height of the customer s eyes (or use a picture or something). Handlebar – head stem join (road bike only). Pedal in line with the pedal axle. For Tri positioning see next page ...
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SETUP 21 Put these markers on the customer when they are IN THE AERO POSITION ON THEIR BIKE for the tri fit only Tip of the shoulder. Find the midpoint on the side of the upper arm. Greater Trochanter (part of the upper leg bone).
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SETUP Is the camera level? What to do: a. Make sure you are in the capture area of the software. Click on SHOW CROSS HAIR found in the bottom right of the capture screen b. Click on the front axle of the bike showing on the screen. Make sure the line goes through the back axle, if it does not then ADJUST THE CAMERA not the bike. The bike has been levelled from the step above. Note: This is a vital step. If the bike and camera are not positioned correctly, the measurements you take and recommendations you make may be inaccurate. Is there enough light? What to do: Make sure you have plenty of light; usually this means strong artificial lights. If your picture looks grainy or blurred the problem is usually insufficient light. ...
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SETUP 23 Is the seat level? What to do: a. Make sure you are in the capture area of the software. Click on SHOW CROSS HAIR found in the bottom right of the screen b. Click on the ‘sit bone’ area of the seat and check if it is level. You could also use a long builder’s level. Is the seat in the middle of rails? What to do: Make sure the seat pillar is in the middle of the rails of the seat. Adjust if necessary. Is the shoe setup correct? What to do: a. Make sure the shoes are the appropriate size. Ensure the shoe is not too tight or conversely that there is not too much room in the toe box. b. Instruct the customer to ‘clip’ into their pedals. c. The axle of the pedal should be under the head of the 3 metatarsal of the foot. To find this point trace a line between the ‘bump’ on the inside of the foot behind the big toe, to the ’bump’ on the outside of the foot behind the little toe. Where this line intersects with the line of the middle toe is the position of the 3 metatarsal head. d. Adjust the cleat positions if necessary. NOTE: There are a variety of theories on cleat placement, the above is a generic setup and you may want to adjust this in some cases. ...
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SETUP Set the seat height to that given: What to do: a. Set the seat height to the number (cm’s) calculated on the front screen of the software. This is only the approximate seat position; you will set it more accurately later in the Fitting Wizard. b. The seat height is measured from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top side of the seat. (You do not need to run up the seat tube). Measure the distance between the axles What to do: a. Use a measuring tape to measure the distance between the axles, you will need this number later so write it down. Warm up What to do: Ask the customer to get on the bike, clip in their shoes and start warming up. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 25 USING THE SOFTWARE Introduction The software has been designed not only to work in with your current fitting practises but also enhance your ability to analyse human movement. However, it also gives you the ability to explain and show customers what you are doing and why you are doing it. The flow of the system is very simple and linear as shown in the image on the next page. Finding Help You can find help on the software by: Pressing F1 key on the keyboard any time you are in the software. Tool tips, hold the mouse curser over a tool for 3‐4 seconds. Selecting Help from the top menu. If you can’t see the top menu click on the logo in the top left of any screen except the Welcome screen. Selecting the black Help button at the top right of the screen. Reading this manual and the Quick Start Guide. Key points to remember Practise over and over before using it on customers. Turn on the cameras and wait 5 sec’s before starting the software. ALWAYS start a new fit from the Welcome screen, even if it is the same person. Pressing the Finish button will give you the option to Save or Discard the fit. Your Report is not saved until you press the Finish then the Save buttons. Use Quick Analyse if you don’t want to create a Customer, a Report, or keep the video files (files are automatically deleted after 30 days). Use Existing Customer to review an analysis, review old videos (video files are not automatically deleted) or start a new analysis on an existing customer. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE Navigation Use the image below, and the smaller version above each screen shot on the following pages, to make sure you know where you are in the process (the black block indicates where you are). The key concepts are (use the image below): Always start a new fit from the Welcome Screen (even if it is the same customer) by selecting either Customer or Quick Analysis. If you selected Customer, enter or retrieve customer information on the Customer Information screen then move to the right. Enter the Visit Details then move to the right. Capture video for analysis then move to the right. Analyse the video and fill in the recording form to provide the data for an automatically generated Report for the customer. Move to the left to capture another video or change the Customer Information. CAUTION: If you are starting another fit you must press the FINISH button to save your current fit and then you must start the next fit from the Welcome Screen, even if it is the same person. Workflow 1. Double click the desktop icon to start the software (wait 5 – 10 sec). 2. Make sure you are looking at the Welcome screen, then select an existing customer or create a new one (see page 27). Click NEXT. 3. Review or enter the customer’s details on the Customer Information screen (see page 28). Click NEXT. 4. Enter the Visit Details (see page 29). Click NEXT. 5. In the Capture screen, capture video clips of the customer cycling from the front and/or side (see page 30). Click NEXT. 6.
USING THE SOFTWARE 27 Welcome screen The Welcome Screen is the screen you use to access the whole application; you do this by using the buttons at the side. It also plays a series of still images that can promote new specials, models, races etc. The user can add their images to the folder as well as the default ones. (Note: The centre image will change from the one shown) What can I do here? Add new image to the display folder (see page 92 to learn how to do this). Access the Options window (see page 85 to learn how to do this). Access the internet (assuming you have a live internet connection). It is set to the support web site but you can navigate to any site you wish, (e.g. manufacturers’ sites). Choose the path you want to take for you analysis: Suggested frame sizing only (enter standing and sitting height to get a suggested starting frame size) Quick Analysis (no database). Existing customer (search the database). New Customer (enter new customer into the database). ...
USING THE SOFTWARE Customer Screen If you pressed the Customer button on the Welcome Screen (see page 27) you will see the Customer Information screen where you can enter a new customer or press the database SEARCH button to retrieve a previous customer’s details and their Reports. What can I do here? Enter the customer’s details; the required fields have an asterisk. Note: You must enter the required data before you will be allowed to proceed past this screen. If you Right click on the options with a pull down menu you can add you own entries that can be reused at a later time. Search for the customer in the Search Database window. If you type the first few letters of their first or last name in the correct boxes the software will automatically reduce the list making it easier to find your customer. Click OK when you have selected the customer from the list (Tip: double clicking on their name also works). Edit any details that appear for that customer. If you Right click on the options with a pull down menu you can add you own entries that can be reused at a later time. Review old reports (if any) and either print them, email them or save them as a PDF file. Delete any unwanted reports. Press the “Review Videos” button to review any videos for the selected customer. You can see where you are in the process and also navigate using the headings in the upper right of the screen (ie. Customer Database, Visit Details, Capture, Analyse). Click NEXT in the bottom right corner to move to the next screen and start the full analysis and Report creation process. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 29 Visit Details Screen Once you have entered or retrieved the customer information and pressed the NEXT button on the bottom right of the Customer Information screen (see page 28 or 28), you will be moved to the Visit Details screen. In this screen you can enter the details specific to this visit. You can also add any pre‐fit comments such as measurements you would need to put the bike back to how it was before you started. If you enter the data and proceed to the Capture screen, then press the FINISH and then SAVE buttons, all the data Pre‐Fit Assessment will be saved for next time. What can I do here? You can see where you are in the process and also navigate using the headings in the upper right of the screen (ie. Customer Database, Visit Details, Capture, Analyse). Enter all the Visit Details. They are all compulsory and should be done in order. See page 93 for information on how you can edit and customize the pull down lists. Date: This is entered for you automatically Consultant: Select from the pull down it. To edit or add to the names in the pull down menu, Right click inside the box and then type in the names. Press the Enter key on the keyboard to start a new line Wizard: Select from the pull down, there is no opportunity to edit these options. These are the Wizards that guide you through a fitting and create the report at the end. Bike Size: Select from the pull down or type your own response. Bike Brand: Select from the pull down. Your selection in this pull down box will determine what gets displayed in the Bike Model box below. You can type your own bike brand if the one you need is not listed by Right clicking in the white box and editing the list. Only the ones you enter into this edit window will be remembered for future bike fits (for more information see page 93). Bike Model: Select from the pull down. Your options here are determined by your choice in the Bike Brand pull down box above. You can type your own bike model if the one you need is not listed by Right clicking in the white box and editing the list. Only the ones you enter into this edit window will be remembered for future bike fits (for more information see page The 93). Riding Level: Select from the pull down. You cannot change this. Years of experience: Select the number of years the rider has been at the level chosen above. Add pre fit comments such as Frame size, seat height etc. Note: You can Right click to get options here. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE Capture Screen The next step in the process is to capture some video of the customer from either one or both cameras. Once you have captured some video you are ready to analyse it. What order should I follow here? Select your Capture options from the list on the top of the screen. You can select from a variety of views as shown by the icons on the buttons. Make a choice under the ‘After Capture’ heading. You can choose to stay in the screen after you capture (‘stay in capture’) or go directly to the Analyse screen (‘go straight to Analyse’). Selecting the Show Cross Hair option gives you a vertical and horizontal line that crosses on the video where you click your mouse. Use this feature to setup your camera by: Using a long spirit level to make sure the axles are level. Selecting the Show Cross Hair option. Clicking on one axle, the horizontal line should go through the other axle, if it doesn’t, tilt the camera not the bike. The bike has been levelled using the spirit level so is correct. To start recording, press the Start Capture button. The recording will stop when the time limit is reached or you press the Stop recording button (see page 88 to learn how to set the time limit). A “REC” icon will appear in the upper left of the screen to indicate you are recording the action. Press the Stop capture button if you want to stop recording before the default time elapses. Select a Playback Option by dragging your clip(s) of choice to the place holder(s) on the bottom right of the screen. If you placed a video clip in the single option, press the NEXT button to continue to the Analyse screen. If you placed two video clips in the dual option, a new window will appear that will guide you through the synchronization process (see page 31). You can also: Export, delete and rename video files. Right click on the video thumbnail to see the list of options. From here you can also compress and export your video files if a customer wants to take them away on a CD, memory stick or you could email them. Find and move you video files: To organize your video files, change folders etc, select the folder button called ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 31 Video Synchronization Screen If you placed your two video clips in the dual playback option on the Capture Screen, the Video Synchronization window will appear. You use this window to align your two videos to the same key event and then export them as a new movie ready for analysis in the Analyse screen. How do I synchronize two videos? Drag your two movies onto the dual place holders on the Capture screen (make sure you read the Note below). Click NEXT on the Capture screen and the Video Synchronization window will open with those two movies. Right and Left side videos: Use the mouse to move the video controller to a key point in the movement, eg right pedal at bottom dead center. You can use the left and right arrow keys to fine‐tune this. Select your Screen Layout Move your mouse over the Output screen and notice the cursor change. If you selected the first Screen Setup (horizontal), you can move either of your videos up or down to make sure you get the best video out. If you selected the second Screen Setup (vertical), you can move either of your videos from side to side to make sure you get the best video out. If you selected the third Screen Setup (full), you cannot make any changes. If you selected the last Screen Setup (overlay), you can move the top image over the bottom one to align them. You can also move the vertical slider to change the transparency of the top video to make the one underneath easier to see. Click OK to finish. The system will combine the 2 video clips into one and take you to the Analyse screen. Notes: You cannot undo the process; however, if you want to change the synchronization, your original files are untouched so just repeat the process. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE Analyse Screen in General The Analyse screen is where you will find the drawing and measuring tools. Also if you selected or created a customer, you will get the Wizard on the lower left of the screen. The recording form is where you store all of the results of your analysis (e.g. images, measurements, sizes etc.) that will be used to automatically create a Report for the customer. Note: The recording form is not shown if you entered using Quick Analysis on the Welcome screen or Review Videos from the Customer screen. What can I do here? Move through the video using the video controller, you can change the playback rate. You can also use the arrow keys on the keyboard. Use the Drawing, Text and the Measuring tools to analyse the cyclist (see page 70 for details on each tool). Use the Standard Wizard to guide you through a fit. Refer to pages 33 through to 68 to see how to do this for each Standard Wizard). If you selected one of the Freeform Wizards, you will not be guided but will have spaces to enter before and after data. Refer to page 69 to see how to do this for each Freeform Wizard). You can move back and forward between Capture and Analyse when you need to capture more video clips. Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button (see page 82). Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). View the Report before it is finished to see how it is progressing. Click FINISH to end your fitting session, you will then be asked if you want to save the Report. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 33 ROAD Analyse Screen Pre Fit Image What to do: Take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider before you do anything. This will be used to compare to the image after you take after the fitting. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Seat Height What to do: a. Ask the customer to rotate the cranks to the vertical position with the right leg down. Elbows should be slightly bent and parallel, the hands on the drops reaching for the brakes with the brakes on. b. Tell the customer that soon you will be getting them to hold the cranks steady and then do a slow heel‐raise (over about 1‐ 2 seconds) from a heel down position to a heel up position. The cranks must not move from vertical. c. They must hold the pelvis in neutral position and remain on their seat. d. Make sure you are in the Video Capture part of the software (see page 30). e. Make sure you have set the software to ‘After capture: go straight to Analyse (You will find it at the bottom of the Capture screen). f. Press Start Capture. g. Instruct the customer to do the heel raise over about 1‐2 seconds. h. Press Stop Capture or wait for 5 seconds and it will stop capturing itself. You can change this setting under Options (See page 88). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE l. Advance forward through the video to find the place where the sole of the heel of the shoe lies on your 10 degree line as shown in the image. m. Without moving the video, select the Normal Angle tool to measure the angle between a line running along the back of the thigh and a line running down to the back of the heel as shown in the image on the next page. n. Enter the number in the recording form on the left side of the screen. o. Record this knee angle in the Fitting Wizard. The optimal range is between 141 ‐ 145 degrees. What to do: Move seat up/down by: What to do: a. Adjust the seat height by the number given. The units are cm. b. Repeat the process by re‐videoing the heel raise as outlines in the steps above. Again check if the knee angle is between 141‐145 degrees. c. Keep repeating the seat adjustment procedure until you get this result. d. If you do not get prompted to make any more changes because the knee angle is between 141 and 145 degrees, take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 35 Fore/Aft Position What to do: a. Ask the customer to start pedalling normally at their preferred cadence. Their elbows should be slightly bent and parallel to the body, the hands down on the drops near the brakes, and the customer should be looking forward at a marker on the wall. b. Give them an appropriate warm up. c. Make sure you are in the capture screen (see page 30). d. While they are still pedalling, press Start Capture and wait for about 2 seconds, THEN instruct them to move their hands to the tops of the handle bars and instruct them to ‘free‐ wheel’ while standing off their seat. e. Wait for approximately 1 more second then press Stop Capture if it has not stopped already. f. The video will automatically play in the Fit System software (assuming you have it set to ‘After Capture: go straight to Analyse’) g. In the software, use the CAL tool to click on each axle; you are setting the scale for subsequent distance measurements. h. In the calibration box that appears, enter the ‘real‐life’ distance between the axles in centimetres. Click OK. i. Your screen is now calibrated; you can now measure off this video. j. Rewind the video to a place where the customer has their hands on the drops and their pedals are horizontal with the right foot forward. k. Use the Horizontal Distance tool to measure the horizontal distance from the tip of the customer’s knee to the pedal axle. l. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE n. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard is centimetres. If it is needed, you must add the negative sign as this is not done automatically. What to do: Move the seat fore/aft AND up/down by: What to do: a. Move the seat by the numbers given. You may be instructed to move the seat fore/aft and up/down. b. If you make changes to the seat position, re‐video starting from a on the previous page. c. If you do not need to make any more changes because the Dialed in Motion Bike Fitting Wizard reports “No Change”, then take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 37 Handlebar Height What to do: a. Use the last video from the previous step when no changes were made b. Move through the video to a places where you can see the top of the handlebars and use the Dot tool to pit a top on the top of the handle bars. Then move the video again until you can see the top of the seat c. Select the Vertical Distance tool to measure the vertical distance from the top of the handlebars to the top of the seat. g. If the ‘seat height’ horizontal line is above of the ‘handlebar’ horizontal line, the number is a positive (e.g. 2 cm). h. If the ‘seat height’ horizontal line is below of the ‘handlebar’ horizontal line, the number is a negative (e.g. ‐2 cm). i. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard in centimetres. If it is needed, you must add the negative sign as this is not done automatically. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Guidelines for seat handlebar difference What to do: Recreational: Handlebars about same height as seat. Competitive: Handlebars about 0 – 5 cm lower than seat. Elite: Handlebars about 5 – 10 cm lower than seat. If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: Although these numbers are guidelines, often you cannot change the positions on the bike. You cannot change the seat height because it is now set for this customer and it is often hard to change the handlebar height by more than 3‐5 cm. However, they are important guidelines to keep in mind. If they cannot be achieved by the small changes possible by changing the handle bar stem, it may indicate a change of frame is required. You can contact support@siliconcoach.com for further help. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 39 Handlebar Stem Length NOTE: This variable is in the ‘Road +’ electronic Wizard What to do: a. Use the last video you captured from the previous step when no changes were made. b. Use the Horizontal Distance tool to measure the horizontal distance from the tip of the customer’s nose to the centre of the handle bar where it joins the stem. The position of the rider is CRITICAL in this measurement. Please make sure their position is correct. They need to be down on the drops and looking forward down the road. c. The nose should be about 1‐4 cm behind the junction between the handle bars and the stem, if it is practical, change the stem length to achieve this. This is a very hard variable to get correct as it depends on so many things such as position, back bend, position on seat, etc, hence it is not in the Wizard. However, overall length is an important variable and some experience is needed by the fitter in this regard. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Final Data What to do: Enter the final settings in the Fitting Wizard Stem length What to do: Enter the stem length measured in centimetres. Seat height What to do: Enter the seat height from the bottom bracket. The seat height is measured in centimetres from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat. You do not need to follow the seat tube up. Seat to handle bar distance What to do: Measure the distance in centimetres between the front tip of the seat and the centre‐point where the handlebar stem attaches to the handlebars. Capture image What to do: If you don’t need to make more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 41 Final Comments What to do: Enter in any other measurements you would like to record or any notes to the customer you would like them to take away with them in their Report. Saving and up‐loading the report What to do: a. Press the Finish button to save the report. It will now be on the customer’s screen for you to review (see page 28). ...
USING THE SOFTWARE TRIATHLON Analyse Screen Pre Fit Image What to do: Take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider before you do anything. This will be used to compare to the image after you take after the fitting. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Seat Height What to do: a. Ask the customer to sitting correctly on the seat, this may mean searching for the most comfortable position on the saddle. Their forearms are to be on the pads but in the ‘praying’ position not holding on to the extensions. Make sure they are looking “Down the road”. b. Tell the customer that soon you will be getting them to hold the cranks steady and then do a slow heel‐raise (over about 1‐ 2 seconds) from a heel down position to a heel up position. The cranks must not move from vertical. c. They must hold the pelvis in neutral position and remain on their seat. d. Make sure you are in the Video Capture part of the software (see page 30). e. Make sure you have set the software to ‘After capture: go straight to Analyse (You will find it at the bottom of the Capture screen). f. Press Start Capture. g. Instruct the customer to do the heel raise over about 1‐2 seconds. h. Press Stop Capture or wait for about 5 seconds and it will stop itself. You can change this setting under Options (See page 85). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 43 l. Advance forward through the video to find the place where the sole of the heel of the shoe lies on your 13 degree line as shown in the image. m. Without moving the video, select the Normal Angle tool to measure the angle between a line running along the back of the thigh and a line running down to the back of the heel as shown in the image below. n. Enter the number in the recording form on the left side of the screen. o. Record this knee angle in the Fitting Wizard. The optimal range is between 147 ‐ 151 degrees. What to do: Move seat up/down by: What to do: a. Adjust the seat height by the number given. The units are cm. b. Repeat the process by re‐videoing the heel raise as outlines in the steps above. Again check if the knee angle is between 147‐151 degrees. c. Keep repeating the seat adjustment procedure until you get this result. d. If you do not get prompted to make any more changes because the knee angle is between 147 and 151 degrees, take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Fore/Aft Position What to do: a. Ask the customer to start pedalling normally at their preferred cadence and sitting correctly on the seat, this may mean searching for the most comfortable position on the saddle. Their forearms are to be on the pads but hands in the ‘praying’ position not holding on to the extensions. Make sure they are looking forward “Down the road”. b. Give them an appropriate warm up. c. Make sure you are in the capture screen d. While they are still pedalling, press Start Capture and wait for about 2 seconds, THEN instruct them to move their hands to the tops of the handle bars and instruct them to ‘free‐ wheel’ while standing off their seat. e. Wait for approximately 1 more second then press Stop Capture if it has not stopped automatically. f. The video will automatically play in the Fit System software (assuming you have it set to ‘After Capture: go straight to Analyse’) g. In the software, use the CAL tool to click on each axle; you are setting the scale for subsequent distance measurements. h. In the calibration box that appears, enter the ‘real‐life’ distance between the axles in centimetres. Click OK. i. Your screen is now calibrated; you can now measure off this video. j. Rewind the video to a place where the customer has their hands on the drops and their pedals are horizontal with the right foot forward. k. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 45 p. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard is centimetres. If it is needed, you must add the negative sign as this is not done automatically. What to do: Move the seat fore/aft AND up/down by: What to do: a. Move the seat by the numbers given. You may be instructed to move the seat fore/aft and up/down. The optimum is 4‐7 cm. b. If you make changes to the seat position, re‐video starting from a on the previous page. c. If you do not need to make any more changes because the Dialed in Motion Bike Fitting Wizard reports “No Change”, then take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Trunk Angle What to do: a. Use the last video you captured from the previous step when no changes were made. b. Move through the video to a place where the pedals are vertical with the right pedal down. c. In the software, use the Angle tool to click, in this order, on: 1. The axle spindle (at bottom dead centre). 2. The Greater Trochanter (this is the part of your Femur bone of your upper leg that you can feel as a hard object just under the skin on the side of your hip. It is about a hands length down from your hip bone). 3. The Acromion (the middle of the tip of your right shoulder). d. Enter the result in the software under the Trunk Angle heading. The optimal is between 95‐ 105 degrees. What to do: Move the handle bars and/or pads up or down. What to do: a. Move the handlebars and/or pads by the number given. You may be instructed to move the bars up or down. b. If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 47 Neck Range What to do: a. Capture a video clip of them cycling while ‘looking down the road’, then get them to look up toward the roof as far as possible WITHOUT moving their arms, shoulders and back. We want to see neck movement only. b. Move through the video to a place where the customer is in their normal riding position looking forward ‘down the road’. c. Use the vertical line tool to draw a vertical line from the bottom bracket upward to any point higher than the ear. d. While they are still looking forward, use the horizontal line tool to draw a line at the level of the ear hole so it crosses the vertical one as in the image below. e. Move the video forward to the point where the neck is as far back is it goes. f. Use the Horizontal angle tool and click once on the intersection of the vertical and horizontal lies, click again on the ear hole as shown in green in the image above. g. Enter the result in the form under the Neck Range heading. The optimal is more than 6 degrees. Note: This part focuses on the neck, more specifically how close to the end of its range of movement it is when in the riding position. If the neck is near its end of range or motion (extension) for extended periods shoulder pain, neck pain, or headaches may be experienced. The neck is a specialist area and if you have any concerns about their neck you should tell them to consult a medical professional. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE What to do: Move the handle bars and/or pads up or down. What to do: a. Move the handlebars and/or pads by the number given. You may be instructed to move the bars up or down. b. If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 49 Shoulder Range What to do: a. Use the last video you captured from the previous step when no changes were made. b. Move through the video to a place where the pedals are vertical with the right pedal down and the rider is ‘looking down the road’. c. In the software, use the Angle tool to click, in this order, on: 1. The Greater Trochanter (this is the part of your Femur bone of your upper leg that you can feel as a hard object just under the skin on the side of your hip. It is about a hands length down from your hip bone). 2. The Acromion (the middle of the tip of your right shoulder). 3. Down the centre of the upper arm as shown in the image below. e. Enter the result in the software under the Trunk Angle heading. The optimal is between 85‐ 95 degrees. What to do: Move the handle bars and/or pads forward or back. What to do: a. Move the pads and/or change the stem by the number given. You may be instructed to move the bars forward or backward. b. If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Final Adjustments Pad Angle What to do: a. Make the following final adjustments: Adjust the angle of the pads until comfortable. Adjust the Aero‐bar extensions to ‘soft hands’ with neutral wrists in two planes (up/down and Side to side). b. Adjust the pad width. There should be a slight taper from the shoulder to the contact patch on the pad. No pressure on the inside of the shoulder should be felt. c. No snapshot is needed here. Seat Pitch. What to do: a. The seat should be very close to level. Adjust the seat pitch only very slightly if the pressure does not feel even. If they are still not comfortable perhaps look at a different seat design. b. No snapshot is needed here. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 51 Final Data What to do: Enter the final settings in the Fitting Wizard Stem length What to do: Enter the stem length measured in centimetres. Seat height What to do: Enter the seat height from the bottom bracket. The seat height is measured in centimetres from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat. You do not need to follow the seat tube up. Pad height What to do: Enter the pad height from the ground. The pad height is measured in centimetres from the top of the pad to the centre of the front axle. Seat to handle bar distance What to do: Measure the distance in centimetres between the front tip of the seat and the centre‐point where the handlebar stem attaches to the handlebars. Seat to pad distance What to do: Measure the distance in centimetres between the front tip of the seat and the centre‐point of the pad. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Capture image What to do: If you don’t need to make more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Final Comments What to do: Enter in any other measurements you would like to record or any notes to the customer you would like them to take away with them in their Report. Saving and up‐loading the report What to do: a. Press the Finish button to save the report. It will now be on the customer’s screen (see page 28) for you to review. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 53 MOUNTAIN Analyse Screen Pre Fit Image What to do: Take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider before you do anything. This will be used to compare to the image after you take after the fitting. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Seat Height What to do: a. Ask the customer to rotate the cranks to the vertical position with the right leg down. Elbows should be slightly bent and parallel, the hands on the drops reaching for the brakes with the brakes on. b. Tell the customer that soon you will be getting them to hold the cranks steady and then do a slow heel‐raise (over about 1‐ 2 seconds) from a heel down position to a heel up position. The cranks must not move from vertical. c. They must hold the pelvis in neutral position and remain on their seat. d. Make sure you are in the Video Capture part of the software (see page 30). e. Make sure you have set the software to ‘After capture: go straight to Analyse (You will find it at the bottom of the Capture screen). f. Press Start Capture. g. Instruct the customer to do the heel raise over about 1‐2 seconds. h. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE l. Advance forward through the video to find the place where the sole of the heel of the shoe lies on your 10 degree line as shown in the image. m. Without moving the video, select the Normal Angle tool to measure the angle between a line running along the back of the thigh and a line running down to the back of the heel as shown in the image below. n. Enter the number in the recording form on the left side of the screen. o. Record this knee angle in the Fitting Wizard. The optimal range is between 138 ‐ 142 degrees. What to do: Move seat up/down by: What to do: a. Adjust the seat height by the number given. The units are cm. b. Repeat the process by re‐videoing the heel raise as outlines in the steps above. Again check if the knee angle is between 138‐142 degrees. c. Keep repeating the seat adjustment procedure until you get this result. d. If you do not get prompted to make any more changes because the knee angle is between 138 and 142 degrees, take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 55 Fore/Aft Position What to do: a. Ask the customer to start pedalling normally at their preferred cadence. Their elbows should be slightly bent and parallel to the body, the hands down on the drops near the brakes, and the customer should be looking forward at a marker on the wall. b. Give them an appropriate warm up. c. Make sure you are in the capture screen d. While they are still pedalling, press Start Capture and wait for about 2 seconds, THEN instruct them to move their hands to the tops of the handle bars and instruct them to ‘free‐ wheel’ while standing off their seat. e. Wait for approximately 1 more second then press Stop Capture if it has not stopped automatically. f. The video will automatically play in the Fit System software (assuming you have it set to ‘After Capture: go straight to Analyse’) g. In the software, use the CAL tool to click on each axle; you are setting the scale for subsequent distance measurements. h. In the calibration box that appears, enter the ‘real‐life’ distance between the axles in centimetres. Click OK. i. Your screen is now calibrated; you can now measure off this video. j. Rewind the video to a place where the customer has their hands on the drops and their pedals are horizontal with the right foot forward. k. Use the Horizontal Distance tool to measure the horizontal distance from the tip of the customer’s knee to the pedal axle. l. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE n. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard is centimetres. If it is needed, you must add the negative sign as this is not done automatically. What to do: Move the seat fore/aft AND up/down by: What to do: a. Move the seat by the numbers given. You may be instructed to move the seat fore/aft and up/down. b. If you make changes to the seat position, re‐video starting from a on the previous page. c. If you do not need to make any more changes because the Dialed in Motion Bike Fitting Wizard reports “No Change”, then take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 57 Back Angle What to do: a. Use the last video from the previous step when no changes were made. b. Scroll forward though the video until you can clearly see the seat. c. Select the ‘dot’ tool and draw a dot on the upper back edge of the seat. d. Scroll back through the video until the customer is in their normal pedalling position. e. Select the Horizontal Angle tool and make an angle measurement between a horizontal line starting at the ‘dot’ you just drew and a line running up to the ear hole. f. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard in degrees. g. Alter the handlebar position if required. You may need to change stem angle, add or remove riser bars or both. If the change is too great you may have to look at a frame with different geometry. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE What to do: Guidelines for Back Angle What to do: Comfort: 55 – 65 degrees Competitive: 45 – 55 degrees Elite: 40 – 45 degrees If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: These are guidelines and there may be individuals who fall outside these suggestions. If you need to make changes you cannot change the seat height because it is now set for this customer so you have to manipulate handlebar height by interchanging angled stems, normal bars, riser bars etc. Sometimes a change of frame may be required if you cannot make the changes with components. You can contact support@dialedinmotion.comfor further help. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 59 Final Data What to do: Enter the final settings in the Fitting Wizard Stem length What to do: Enter the stem length measured in centimetres. Seat height What to do: Enter the seat height from the bottom bracket. The seat height is measured in centimetres from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat. You do not need to follow the seat tube up. Seat to handle bar distance What to do: Measure the distance in centimetres between the front tip of the seat and the centre‐point where the handlebar stem attaches to the handlebars. Capture image What to do: If you don’t need to make more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Final Comments What to do: Enter in any other measurements you would like to record or any notes to the customer you would like them to take away with them in their Report. Saving and up‐loading the report What to do: a. Press the Finish button to save the report. It will now be on the customer’s screen (see page 28) for you to review. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 61 HYBRID Analyse Screen Pre Fit Image What to do: Take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider before you do anything. This will be used to compare to the image after you take after the fitting. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Seat Height What to do: a. Ask the customer to rotate the cranks to the vertical position with the right leg down. Elbows should be slightly bent and parallel, the hands on the drops reaching for the brakes with the brakes on. b. Tell the customer that soon you will be getting them to hold the cranks steady and then do a slow heel‐raise (over about 1‐ 2 seconds) from a heel down position to a heel up position. The cranks must not move from vertical. c. They must hold the pelvis in neutral position and remain on their seat. d. Make sure you are in the Video Capture part of the software (see page 30). e. Make sure you have set the software to ‘After capture: go straight to Analyse (You will find it at the bottom of the Capture screen). f. Press Start Capture. g. Instruct the customer to do the heel raise over about 1‐2 seconds. h. Press Stop Capture or wait for about 5 seconds and it will stop itself. You can change this setting under Options (See page 85). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE l. Advance forward through the video to find the place where the sole of the heel of the shoe lies on your 10 degree line as shown in the image. m. Without moving the video, select the Normal Angle tool to measure the angle between a line running along the back of the thigh and a line running down to the back of the heel as shown in the image below. n. Enter the number in the recording form on the left side of the screen. o. Record this knee angle in the Fitting Wizard. The optimal range is between 141 ‐ 145 degrees. What to do: Move seat up/down by: What to do: a. Adjust the seat height by the number given. The units are cm. b. Repeat the process by re‐videoing the heel raise as outlines in the steps above. Again check if the knee angle is between 141‐145 degrees. c. Keep repeating the seat adjustment procedure until you get this result. d. If you do not get prompted to make any more changes because the knee angle is between 141 and 145 degrees, take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 63 Fore/Aft Position What to do: a. Ask the customer to start pedalling normally at their preferred cadence. Their elbows should be slightly bent and parallel to the body, the hands down on the drops near the brakes, and the customer should be looking forward at a marker on the wall. b. Give them an appropriate warm up. c. Make sure you are in the capture screen d. While they are still pedalling, press Start Capture and wait for about 2 seconds, THEN instruct them to move their hands to the tops of the handle bars and instruct them to ‘free‐ wheel’ while standing off their seat. e. Wait for approximately 1 more second then press Stop Capture if it has not stopped automatically. f. The video will automatically play in the Fit System software (assuming you have it set to ‘After Capture: go straight to Analyse’) g. In the software, use the CAL tool to click on each axle; you are setting the scale for subsequent distance measurements. h. In the calibration box that appears, enter the ‘real‐life’ distance between the axles in centimetres. Click OK. i. Your screen is now calibrated; you can now measure off this video. j. Rewind the video to a place where the customer has their hands on the drops and their pedals are horizontal with the right foot forward. k. Use the Horizontal Distance tool to measure the horizontal distance from the tip of the customer’s knee to the pedal axle. l. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE n. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard is centimetres. If it is needed, you must add the negative sign as this is not done automatically. What to do: Move the seat fore/aft AND up/down by: What to do: a. Move the seat by the numbers given. You may be instructed to move the seat fore/aft and up/down. b. If you make changes to the seat position, re‐video starting from a on the previous page. c. If you do not need to make any more changes because the Dialed in Motion Bike Fitting Wizard reports “No Change”, then take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: If you get an “Out of bounds” please check your setup and work through the system again. If you continue to get this result your customer may be outside ‘normal’ body proportions and need specialist bike fitting. You can report any technical difficulties or issues to support@dialedinmotion.com. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 65 Back Angle What to do: a. Use the last video from the previous step when no changes were made. b. Scroll forward though the video until you can clearly see the seat. c. Select the ‘dot’ tool and draw a dot on the upper back edge of the seat. d. Scroll back through the video until the customer is in their normal pedalling position. e. Select the Horizontal Angle tool and make an angle measurement between a horizontal line starting at the ‘dot’ you just drew and a line running up to the ear hole. f. Enter your result in the Fitting Wizard in degrees. g. Alter the handlebar position if required. You may need to change stem angle, add or remove riser bars or both. If the change is too great you may have to look at a frame with different geometry. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE What to do: Guidelines for Back Angle What to do: Comfort: 55 – 65 degrees Competitive: 45 – 55 degrees Elite: 40 – 45 degrees If you do not need to make any more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike, rider and the lines. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). Note: These are guidelines and there may be individuals who fall outside these suggestions. If you need to make changes you cannot change the seat height because it is now set for this customer so you have to manipulate handlebar height by interchanging angled stems, normal bars, riser bars etc. Sometimes a change of frame may be required if you cannot make the changes with components. You can contact support@dialedinmotion.comfor further help. ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE 67 Final Data What to do: Enter the final settings in the Fitting Wizard Stem length What to do: Enter the stem length measured in centimetres. Seat height What to do: Enter the seat height from the bottom bracket. The seat height is measured in centimetres from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat. You do not need to follow the seat tube up. Seat to handle bar distance What to do: Measure the distance in centimetres between the front tip of the seat and the centre‐point where the handlebar stem attaches to the handlebars. Capture image What to do: If you don’t need to make more changes take a ‘snapshot’ of the bike and rider. To do this either: Add a full screen image to the Wizard by pressing the ADD IMAGE button in the Wizard. Add a selected area image to the report using the Select tool, dragging a selection ‘box’ with the left mouse button and then pressing the clipboard button next to the Add Image button (see page 82). ...
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USING THE SOFTWARE Final Comments What to do: Enter in any other measurements you would like to record or any notes to the customer you would like them to take away with them in their Report. Saving and up‐loading the report What to do: a. Press the Finish button to save the report. It will now be on the customer’s screen (see page 28) for you to review. ...
USING THE SOFTWARE 69 ROAD Freeform Analyse Screen The Freeform Wizards are designed for higher level bike fitters that do not want to use the regular wizards to suggest changes but still want to record their customer’s data and produce Reports. The Freeform Wizards are designed to record your pre measures for bike and rider, and then, after you have used the analysis tools to fit the bike, repeat the measurements and enter them in the post‐fit sections of the recording form. A report will be created as normal. TRI Freeform Analyse Screen The Freeform Wizards are designed for higher level bike fitters that do not want to use the regular wizards to suggest changes but still want to record their customer’s data and produce Reports. The Freeform Wizards are designed to record your pre measures for bike and rider, and then, after you have used the analysis tools to fit the bike, repeat the measurements and enter them in the post‐fit sections of the recording form. A report will be created as normal. MOUNTAIN Freeform Analyse Screen The Freeform Wizards are designed for higher level bike fitters that do not want to use the regular wizards to suggest changes but still want to record their customer’s data and produce Reports. The Freeform Wizards are designed to record your pre measures for bike and rider, and then, after you have used the analysis tools to fit the bike, repeat the measurements and enter them in the post‐fit sections of the recording form. A report will be created as normal. ...
USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS These tools allow you to draw key lines and make key measurements when fitting a bike. Note, all ‘press and release’ instructions refer to the left mouse button unless otherwise stated. Drawing and Text Toolbox Arrow: You will use this tool to draw an arrow. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your arrow, move the mouse to where you want the arrow to end and press and release the mouse button again to finish the arrow. You might use this tool to highlight a key point to the rider or where the rider is looking. Line: You will use this tool to draw a straight line. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your straight line, move the mouse to where you want the line to end and press and release the mouse button again to finish the line. You might use this tool to show the lines of the body. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 71 Horizontal Line: You will use this tool to draw a horizontal line. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your straight line, move the mouse to where you want the line to end and press and release the mouse button again to finish the line. Notice that the line is constrained to horizontal movements only. You might use this tool to show the position on one point relative to another. Vertical Line: You will use this tool to draw vertical line. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your straight line, move the mouse to where you want the line to end and press and release the mouse button again to finish the line. Notice that the line is constrained to vertical movements only. You might use this tool to show the position on one point relative to another. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Smooth Line: You will use this tool to draw a smoothed freeform line. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and hold the mouse button, then while still holding the mouse button down draw your curved line. The software will automatically smooth the line for you. You might use this tool to highlight an area on the body when explaining positioning to the rider. Spline: You will use this tool to draw a spline. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your Spline, move the mouse to another point on your path, press and release again, move to your next point, press and release again. Repeat this until your line is finished. Press the “Esc” (Escape) key to release control of the Spline tool from the mouse. You might use this tool to trace the knee motion. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 73 Rectangle: You will use this tool to draw a rectangle. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the starting point of your rectangle, move the mouse to create the rectangle. Press and release the mouse button again to finish the rectangle. You might use this tool to highlight an area on the body when explaining positioning to the rider. Ellipse: You will use this tool to draw an ellipse. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button on the centre of your area of interest and then move your mouse outward until your ellipse is large enough. Press and release the mouse button again to finish drawing the circle. Note: If you hold the ‘Shift’ key down while drawing you will get a circle. You might use this tool to highlight areas on the body when explaining positioning to the rider, for example the three points of contact. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Dot: You will use this tool to draw a dot. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button to draw the dot. The size of the dot is determined by the line thickness in the properties area. You might use this tool to trace the path of a joint such as the knee. Text: You will use this tool to enter text on the screen. To use this tool, select it from the Drawing and Text toolbar and then press and release the mouse button where you want the text to start. Note: To edit the text choose the Select tool (four pointed cross) from the Edit menu and select the text. Now double click on the text and edit as normal. You might use this tool to add comments to the screen to help explain a concept to a rider. ...
USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 75 Measuring Toolbox Normal Angle: You will use this tool to measure an angle. The Normal Angle tool requires three (3) mouse ‘clicks’ to create the angle. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button on your first point, then the centre of the angle, then the last point. You might use this tool to measure knee angle. Note: If you hold down the Shift key on the key board as you measure, will you get the other side of the 360 degree circle. Also, you need to move the cursor as you hold the Shift key to get it to change. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Multiple Angle: You will use this tool to measure multiple angles continuously. The Multiple Angle tool requires multiple mouse ‘clicks’ to create the angles. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button on your first point, then the centre of the first angle, the centre of the second angle and so on until you are finished. Press the “Esc” (Escape) key to release control of the tool from the mouse. You might use this tool to measure multiple angles. Note: If you hold down the Shift key on the key board as you measure, will you get the other side of the 360 degree circle. Note: You need to move the cursor as you hold the Shift key to get it to change. Vertical Angle: You will use this tool to measure an angle relative to an external reference line. The Vertical Angle tool requires two (2) mouse clicks to create the angle relative to an automatically created vertical line. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button on the centre of the angle and then move your mouse to your final point and click once more to finish. You might use this tool to measure the angle of a body segment relative to an imaginary vertical line. Note: The angle tools above measure joint angles, this tool measures segment angle relative to an imaginary reference line. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 77 Horizontal Angle: You will use this tool to measure an angle relative to an external reference line. The Horizontal Angle tool requires two (2) mouse clicks to create the angle relative to an automatically created horizontal line. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button on the centre of the angle and then move your mouse to your final point and click once more to finish. You might use this tool to measure the angle of a body segment relative to an imaginary horizontal line. Note: The angle tools above measure joint angles, this tool measures segment angle relative to an imaginary reference line. Center Finder: You will use this tool to find the centre between two outer lines and it behaves much like the rectangle tool. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the upper left starting point of your ‘rectangle’, move the mouse to create the 3 lines. Press and release the mouse button again to finish using this tool. You might use this tool to see if the rider is positioned evenly on the bike relative to the frame and/or handlebars. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Calibration Tool: You must calibrate the video clip before you can use any distance tools. To do this press the ‘cal’ button from the Measuring toolbar on the lower right of the Analyse screen. Without doing anything else, move the cursor over the first point on the video that you know the position of (eg the back axle) and press and release once, now move the cursor over the second point on the video that you know the position of (eg the front axle) and press and release once. In the small Window that appears you must enter YOUR real world distance between these two points (eg 98.7 cm between axles measured using a real ruler). You must use this tool before you use any of the distance measuring tools (ie Normal distance, Horizontal distance, vertical distance, Balance, Area). You only have to calibrate once while you are working with that video clip. If you change clips you will have to recalibrate as it could have different dimensions. Normal Distance: You will use this tool to measure the distance between two points. This tool uses a known ‘real world’ distance to calibrate the screen and allow you to take measurements off it. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar. If you have not already done so you will be asked to calibrate the screen before you can use this tool (see Calibration Tool below). You might use this tool to find how close the knee gets to the handlebars. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 79 Horizontal Distance: You will use this tool to measure the horizontal distance between two points. This tool uses a known ‘real world’ distance to calibrate the screen and allow you to take measurements off it. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar. If you have not already done so you will be asked to calibrate the screen before you can use this tool (see Calibration Tool below). You might use this tool to measure the horizontal distance between the pedal spindle and the tip of the knee. Vertical Distance: You will use this tool to measure the vertical distance between two points. This tool uses a known ‘real world’ distance to calibrate the screen and allow you to take measurements off it. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar. If you have not already done so you will be asked to calibrate the screen before you can use this tool (see Calibration Tool below). You might use this tool to measure the vertical distance between the shoulders and the handlebars. ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Percentage Tool: You will use this tool to find the percentage some object lies between two outer lines and it behaves much like the rectangle tool. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button once on the upper left starting point of your ‘rectangle’ and then move the mouse to the lower right corner of your ‘rectangle’. Press and release the mouse button again and then without pressing any buttons, IMMEDIATELY move the mouse between the two lines to shift the percentage indicator. You might use this tool to look the relative position the knees when compared to the frame. Because both knees are not forward at the same time you need to do a 2 step process. Move the video so the pedals are horizontal and the left knee is forward. Use the Dot tool to draw a do on the left knee cap. Move the video so the pedals are horizontal and the right knee is forward. Use the Percentage tool to measure look at the position of the knee. Left knee forward 2. Right knee forward In this example you can see the percentage of each knee relative to the frame. Note: Marking the rider’s skin with black pen before analysis helps accuracy and the bike and camera setup is critical (see Setting up your camera on page 12). Balance Tool: You will use this tool to mirror one line with another and get the distance from the center line. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and release the mouse button in the MIDDLE position then move the mouse out to the side and you will see the lines follow. Press and release the mouse button to finish. If you have not already done so you will be asked to ...
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USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 81 Left knee forward 2. Right knee forward You can two bits of information from this analysis. One is to note if the Balance tool lines go through the center of each knee and the other is the distance each lines is from the centre. In this example the right lines does not go through the centre of the knee like it does on the left. Note: Marking the rider’s skin with black pen before analysis helps accuracy and the bike and camera setup is critical (see Setting up your camera on page 12). Area: You will use this tool to measure the area of an irregular shaped object. To use this tool, select it from the Measuring toolbar and then press and hold the mouse button while you draw a line around your shape. If you have not already done so you will be asked to calibrate the screen before you can use this tool (see Calibration Tool above). You might use this tool to calculate the frontal area of an object. Note: If you make a mistake you must start again. Be aware, calculating the area of a complex shape could take the computer 30 – 90 seconds. ...
USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS Edit Toolbox Select You use the Selector tool to select any object (drawings, measurements, text) on your screen. You can only select one object at a time. Once you have selected an object you can delete it (by pressing “delete’ on your keyboard), move it or resize it. To capture part of an image for the Report, choose the Select tool and then hold the Left mouse button down while you draw a ‘selection box’ around your area of interest, you image will b saved to your computer memory (clipboard). You should try and make you selection near square. If you press the clip board icon in the data forms on the Analyse page, your image will be pasted in. Your options for moving, resizing and rotating objects on the screen depends on the object selected. For example a line drawn with the Horizontal Line tool cannot be rotated. Delete All: This button deletes ALL the objects (drawings, measurements, text) on the screen at once. Note: If you deleted all the objects by mistake you can bring them all back by pressing the Redo button. Undo: Pressing this button removes the last object that was created. They are removed in reverse order to which they were created. ...
USING THE ANALYSIS TOOLS 83 Types of Cursor The curser indicates what you can do: means you can use the selected tool to draw or measure. means you can select and then move the object. Nodes means you can move a node on the object (see image on right). This will allow you to move one point or resize the object. means you can rotate this object when you move the cursor over the node that sticks out of the object. Pressing and holding the space bar on the keyboard will give you the Move tool. Use this tool to move the video screen when you are zoomed on by pressing and holding the mouse button, then move the mouse to see the video image move as well. Release the mouse button to finish the move. Properties Toolbox Use these features to change the lines colour and thickness. Controlling Video Playback Play: Select this button to play the movie. Rate: Adjust this controller to set the playback speed of the movie. Rewind: Select this button to return you to the start of the movie. Loop. Select Loop to make the video play continuously. ...
APPENDIX APPENDIX Accessing the Tools and Settings There are tools and setting you may need to change occasionally but do not need them on the screen all the time. You will find these under the top menu. To keep the clean look of the software the top menu bar is hidden. To view it just press the logo in the every top left of the screen. Under the Tools menu you will find: Backup For more details see page 99. Restore For more details see page 99. Searching your customer details For more details see page 96. Export Visits to Excel For more details see page 98. Options For more details see page 85. Under Help you will find the electronic help Under About you will find the version number and list of contributors. Note: You will not find this logo or the menu bar on the Welcome screen. To access the Options window from this screen, Right click in the largest image in the middle of this screen and select Options from the list. You can also control the image playback from this list. ...
Appendix 85 Options and Settings Adding Your Shop Details to the Customer Reports To personalise the bike fit Report that is automatically created for your customers, you can add your shop logo and contact details. Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. Step 2: Select the REPORT tab from the new Window that opens. Step 3: Press the IMPORT button then find and import your logo image. If you do not have one the space in the Report will remain blank. ...
APPENDIX Options and Settings Setting the Properties for Emailing Reports Different customers may want their report delivered in different ways. On the Customer Screen (see page 28) you have the option of sending the Report to the printer, opening it is an Adobe Pdf file and then saving it to a CD‐ROM or memory stick, or emailing it to them. Not all users of this system will have Microsoft Outlook or similar on their computer so the system has been setup to enable you to use either Application Email software (eg Outlook or Express) or Web Email (eg Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail). Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. Step 2: Click on the EMAIL SETTINGS tab. Make your choice form either Application email or Web browser email. If you choose the Web browser option, type in or select the URL (Web address) of your Web based email service. ...
Appendix 87 Options and Settings Importing New Data Lists The data list contains all the information that you use in the pull down menus in the software. This information saves you a lot of typing and dramatically speeds up the fitting process. From time to time additions and/or corrections to the list will come from Head Office. You need to import this list and then restart the software for them to become active. Step 1: Save the file that was emailed to you from Head Office to the Desktop of the computer. Step 2: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. Step 3: Click the GENERAL tab. ...
APPENDIX Options and Settings Capture In this section you will learn how to set up the options. Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. You can only see the Capture tab when you access the Options and Settings window while in the Capture screen. Access it from TOOLS on the top menu as normal. Step 2: Click on the CAPTURE tab to select it. NOTE: If you are using widescreen cameras, set the Video Aspect Override to 16:9 ...
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Appendix 89 Firewire (DV) Standard Definition If you have DV cameras connected over Firewire cables then you will get those cameras appear in the Camera dropdown. Note that DV does not have any further settings, it is only 720 x 480 (NTSC) and 720 x 576 (Pal). Note: You cannot mix camera types (i.e. you cannot have DV and USB or USB and HDMI or DV and HDMI) Note: Which video format to choose? Countries using the NTSC video format: USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Japan, South Korea, Peru, Taiwan. Countries using the Pal video format: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, China, most of Europe, Ireland, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, UK, UAE. USB (Hauppauge) Standard Definition (SD) NTSC If you have your HD or SD NTSC camcorders If you have your HD or SD Pal camcorder connected connected over USB using the Hauppauge USB to AV over USB using the Hauppauge USB to AV converters converters then you should set your computer up like then you should set your computer up like the image the image below. below. Note: You cannot mix camera types (i.e. you cannot have DV and USB or USB and HDMI or DV and HDMI) ...
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APPENDIX HDMI High Definition (HD) NTSC Pal If you have your HD NTSC camcorders connected If you have your HD Pal camcorders connected over over HDMI using the Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI using the Blackmagic Intensity Pro capture capture cards then you should set your computer up cards then you should set your computer up like the like the image below. image below. NOTE: If your playback seems sluggish using MJPG NOTE: If your playback seems sluggish using MJPG 1080 at 59.94 frames per second (fps), you system 1080 at 50 frames per second (fps), you system may may be having trouble keeping up with the dual be having trouble keeping up with the dual capture. capture. Your Video Capture Format options are now MJPG Your Video Capture Format options are now MJPG 1080 @ 25 fps or MJPG 720 @ 50 fps. Both are HD 1080 @ 29.97 fps or MJPG 720 @ 59.94 fps. Both are but 1080 is a higher resolution. HD but 1080 is a higher resolution. See NOTE See NOTE above above Note: You cannot mix camera types (i.e. you cannot have DV and USB or USB and HDMI or DV and HDMI) ...
Appendix 91 Options and Settings Automatically Backing Up the Database at Regular Intervals You can set the system to automatically back up your database at regular intervals. It is a simple process and it is highly recommended you do this to help safeguard your precious data. Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. Step 2: Click on the DATABASE tab to select it. Now click on the SCHEDULE button. Step 3: Click NEW to add a backup ...
APPENDIX Options and Settings The Welcome Screen: Adding Images and Control The Welcome Screen (see page 27) is a great place to show off great images of cycling. It is also a place to advertise bike fitting, new products, specials, group rides, races or anything you can put on an image. The images are stored in a folder and the software displays all images it finds in that folder. To add images to the folder and control the playback speed, follow the instructions below. Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select OPTIONS under the TOOLS menu. Note: You cannot see the logo from the Welcome screen. On this screen Right click on the big cycling image and select OPTIONS from the list. Step 2: Click on the FRONT PAGE tab. Set the transition time between 5 – 60 seconds per image. Click on the Browse button to go to the folder where the images are stored. If you want to add images, copy and paste them into this folder. ...
Appendix 93 The ‘Visit Details’ Lists The lists in the Visit Details Screen have pull down or selection items to make the process as fast as possible. Some of these can be changed and some are set. For example the Wizard pull down is set because that is how you select the wizard. The variables are: Date: This is entered for you automatically from the computers clock. Consultant: Make your selection from the pull down. To edit or add to the names in the pull down menu, Right click inside the Consultant box and then type in the names in the EDIT LOCAL LIST window that appears. To use your new options, close this window and make you selection form the pull‐down menu. You can make changes to the text just as you would in a text editor. Eg you can Add a new line by pressing enter. Cut and paste. Delete some text or a line of text by using the backspace button. ...
APPENDIX Notice you can only see your additions; you cannot change the ones that come with the software Bike Model: Make your selection from the pull down. Your options here are determined by your choice in the Bike Brand pull down box above. For example, if you don’t select Avanti under Bike brand, you will not see the Avanti models under Bike Model. You can type your own bike model if the one you need is not listed by Right clicking in the white box and editing the list. Only the ones you enter into this edit window will be remembered for future bike fits. Also the ones you enter in Bike Model will only be visible after you have selected the Bike Brand that is associated to them. Level of Cycling: Make your selection from the pull down list. You cannot change this. Years of Experience: Make your selection from the pull down list. You cannot change this. ...
Appendix 95 You can make multiple selections by holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard and clicking on your choices with the mouse. Then click on Add to add all of them at once. Add your own Options to the List Right click in the text box of the Pre Fit Comments. When the list box opens, click on the EDIT LOCAL NOTES LIST, it will change so it looks like this image. Type in your own options. Click on the RETURN TO SELECTION MODE button to return to the Selection Mode outlined on the previous page. Notice you can only see your additions; you cannot change the ones that come with the software. You can make changes to the text just as you would in a text editor. Eg you can Add a new line by pressing enter ...
APPENDIX Searching Your Customer Database One of the great assets of system is the customer database. Here you can search your database for names, emails, contact details, the bikes they had fitted, the riding experience and their level. The search feature is designed to filter the database so you end up with only the information you want. You can filter by the options presented in the pull down menus and by date. To do this, work through the following. Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select EXPORT CUSTOMER DETAILS under the TOOLS menu. Step 2: Make your first selection under the ‘Column’ pull down menu. The ‘Value’ pull down menu will then change to reflect your ‘Column’ selection. For example if you select Gender under ‘Column’, your (Contents intentionally blurred for privacy) Value options will be Male and Female. As soon as you make your values selection the database will automatically filter and only show the entries that match your selection. ...
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Appendix 97 You can also remove all those who said no to marketing on the Customer Screen by selecting Marketing only on the far right of the Window. You can also restrict the search results to certain dates of the visit. You can further organise you results by clicking on the heading of each column. This will cause the data to be sorted based on this column. What can I do with my results: Once you have filtered out all the customers you don’t want to target right now, you can capture the important filtered data to use elsewhere. For example you may have wanted to find all your customers that ride an Epic because there is a new one coming into the shop for viewing. To do this you would: Filter by Bike type (Column) and then Mountain (value). Check the ‘and’ box. In the second level, filter by Bike brand (Column) and then Specialized (value). To get all your Epics together in your results you would click on the ‘Bike Model’ column heading to sort them alphabetically. At the same level as the first Epic in the ‘Bike Model’ list, click once on the corresponding email address. At the same level as the last Epic in the Bike Model list hold the SHIFT key down and click once on the corresponding email address. You will notice a selection of email addresses is darkened. Press the COPY button. Open up your email program or even the text editor Notepad (found under START, then ALL PROGRAMS, then ACCESSORIES) and paste the results in. ...
APPENDIX Exporting Your Customer Information You can export your Visit database that includes the details of each visit by each customer in Microsoft Excel format. You may want to import this data into a customer management application. Contained in this Excel file will be the following data for each visit: Visit date Name Email Address Year of birth Gender Bike type, size, brand and model Riding level and experience. Note: The fit data is not contained in this file. To review the bike fit results refer to the Adobe pdf reports found in the Customer screen (see page 28). To Export all your Visit data do the following: Step 1: Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select EXPORT VISITS TO EXCEL under the TOOLS menu. Step 2: ...
Appendix 99 Manually Backing Up and Restoring the Database Although you may have set the Automatic backup (see page 91) to regularly back up your database it is a good idea to also manually back up your database to an external device (a device outside your computer). A ‘Device’ could be a CD‐ROM, an external hard drive, a memory stick or another computer if they are networked together. You should store this device away from the computer for safety. Manual Backup Click on the logo on the top left of the screen and then select BACKUP under the TOOLS menu. Select a location to save your database backup file in the Window that opens. Click OK. Depending on your Windows 7 settings, your Window may not look exactly the same as this one. Manual Restore Click on the logo on the top left ...
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Read through the following pages to see if your problem is listed. Also look through the rest of the manual for other helpful information. If you cannot find your problem please contact Head Office at support@dialedinmotion.com. NOTE: You should also see the Dialed in Motion Support Centre at http://www.siliconcoach.com/supportcentres/DIM/html/index.html No image from camera on Work through the following list until you find the problem. Your screen. goal is to isolate if it is the camera, which camera, cable, computer hardware, Windows operating system or the software that is causing the problem. Check the camera is turned on and set to record mode, not VCR mode. Check you can see a ‘live’ image in the camera’s own screen. Still no‐go then: Check the video cables and the AV to USB converter is correctly plugged in. Still no‐go then: Close the application and restart it. Still no‐go then: Close the computer and restart it, then restart the application. Still no‐go then: Try a different camera or swap your two cameras or AV to USB Converters. Still no‐go then: Contact Head Office at support@dialedinmotion.com The camera is showing ‘weird’ If your camera starts giving you very strange images on the screen images. such as black and white, sepia, the image starts shaking etc this means the camera is in Demo mode. This comes as the factory default setting (unfortunately). You need to check the camera documentation and look for DEMO Mode to see how to turn it off or ...
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DVD, Web cam, high definition) I can’t see the forms in the The recording form is not shown if you entered using Quick Analysis Analyse screen where I enter on the Welcome screen or Review Videos from the Customer screen. my results. How do I move my software Contact Siliconcoach at support@siliconoach.com. to another PC. I am having trouble activating Work through the registration section on page 18. my software. My system crashes when I Please be careful with the camera feeds. Sometimes if you lose a lose a camera feed. camera feed (eg it turns off or gets unplugged), then you try and reconnect it while to software is running, it may cause the application to crash. If you lose a camera feed you should press ...
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