fitting first. buy second.
The first step to your most comfortable riding is knowing your numbers. Velohana offers the state’s - and nation’s - premier bike fitting and analysis service, performed by Coach Will as he has done for countless pros and amateurs alike all over the world. Now available locally in Honolulu.
After all, cycling is extreme: you will draw from a linear, compacted, passive, touch points weighted, force generating position while performing nearly 5,000 reps hourly in an average ride. Some riders might surpass 20,000 reps in a morning ride!
There is nothing like it. No sport comes anywhere near such exaggerated set volume - and we cyclists will do even more over extended duration in the name of exploration or expedition.
Its more than just metabolism though…
Technically speaking, not all bikes are equal. From seat tube angle, stack, frame reach, saddle type, tilt and setback to rider based criteria like deadspot scoring, cleat placement and - most importantly - form, Velohana offers the most comprehensive bike fitting service you might ever find. Its also a ton of fun!
Bike Fitting will take an afternoon of your time and will include your proportioning metrics and essential BioData. From there, we’ll have you on our jig - the original and world renowned Exit Cycle - for the geometry phase. Ours is enhanced with power, and adjustable stem, adjustable cranks and so much more. Every angle and component will have a number attached with it and an objective, immediate, repeatable and comparable experience will be sought. Nothing will be left to guess. You will likely learn much about yourself and riding during this process!
Then we’ll steadily refine as Coach Will works alongside you, offering insight into your riding just as he does on behalf of USA Cycling to bring about your numbers and range for bike setup and preferences. Scenario based teaching and coaching, sometimes with an interval thrown in, is usually had for rider enrichment and practice.
Appointments are required in advance as the back half of the shop is turned into your personal Pedal Paddock. Cost is $350. All bike fittings must start by 4p weekdays to ensure we finish at a reasonable hour - even if beyond closing times.
retrofitting: when you already have a bike.
You bought a bike already and are experiencing various symptoms & niggles that have you a bit discouraged and in a bit of pain?
We take the guesswork out of it. No, we do not stand back and make declarations about your form. We discover together with dynamic bike fitting creating real time, objective, repeatable and comparable adjustments. This is not about opinion. This is technique. This is design. This is performance. Its worth mentioning that we do not base any bike fitting on a particular bike. We focus on the rider and attempt to bring the bike to the rider. It is never the other way around.