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The Vertex Fit Cycle

A bicycle fitting system and training simulator unlike any other.

US Patent 7976433

The Bike Fitting System that Stands Alone

The Vertex Fit Cycle changes bike fitting forever, and is available now from Vertex Fit Systems.  Forget what you know about “fit bikes”. Conceived and created by Master Bike Fitter Todd Kenyon of TTBikeFit, the Vertex bike fitting system is unique in function and ease of use. On the Vertex Fit Cycle the rider remains stationary while contact points move around him. The Vertex is fully automated via digital stepper motors and easily changes fit parameters under high rider power output.  Control the Vertex with and view real-time position data from any wireless device. The Vertex Fit Cycle is truly the most intuitive, easiest to use, fit, performance optimization, and sales platform for both the fitter and the athlete. 

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Vertex Fit Cycle Features

Features Map of the Vertex Fit Cycle

Why is the Vertex Bike Fitting System Simply Better than ALL OTHER Fit Bikes?

Saddle Height Adjustment

Vertex: Adjust saddle height to the mm with wireless control, saddle height displayed in real time. All other fit parameters remain stationary. Athlete: Instantly feels effects of saddle height changes ONLY. Fitter: Loving it.

All other fit bikes: Adjust saddle height using a hand wheel, a screwdriver, a quick-release, a PC, etc. Drop to bars and reach to bars changes. Effective seat angle changes. Athlete = CONFUSED. Fitter = CONFUSED.

Seat Angle Adjustment

Vertex: Control precise seat angle to the 0.1 degree. Or swing through a range of seat angles. Real-time digital angle feedback. All other fit parameters remain stationary. Athlete: Instantly feels effect of seat angle change ONLY. Fitter: In total control.

All other fit bikes: Push saddle forward or back with hand wheels, screwdrivers, quick releases, a PC, etc. What’s the new seat angle?? Saddle height changes. Reach to bars changes. Athlete: REALLY CONFUSED. Fitter: Getting fed up.

Front End Stack and Reach

Vertex: Precise digital control of front end position in X and Y. Athlete: Instant feedback as to the effect of independent or coordinated stack and reach changes as the fitter chooses.  Fitter: Creating a masterpiece.

All other fit bikes: More handwheels, screwdrivers, quick releases or PCs. Movements along diagonal planes. Still, compared to the other parameters, not nearly as bad. 

Saddle Changes

Vertex: Saddles preloaded in adjustable cassettes means saddle height NEVER CHANGES no matter how many saddles you try. Easy saddle tilt adjustment ensures saddle is at proper tilt before the rider sits, and can be quickly adjusted while the rider pedals.  All other fit parameters remain fixed. Saddle swaps take seconds – rider stays mounted. Athlete: Feels ONLY the new saddle. Fitter: Making athletes happier than ever, selling more saddles than ever.

All other fit bikes: Changing saddle can result in changes to saddle tilt, saddle height, effective seat angle, bar drop and reach. Swaps can take minutes. Athletes may have to dismount. No easy tilt control. Athlete: I think I’ll just stick with that old saddle. Fitter: What a pain – changing the saddle messes up the entire fit!

Vertex Fit Cycle FEATURES

Vertex Fit Cycle Features

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Fully Automated with Wireless Control and mm Accuracy

Adjust rider contact points under full rider power output. Precise position control and movement via digital stepper motors. Rider immediately feels fit changes while pedaling under load.
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Control with Any WiFi-Enabled Device

Wireless operation via PC, tablet or phone. Real-time coordinate feedback to your device so you always know exactly where contact points are positioned.

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Vertex Technology = Easier to Use, Better Results

Unlike any other fit bike, the saddle remains stationary while contact points move around the Vertex Point on top of the saddle. This means fit parameters can be adjusted independently without affecting other fit components. Bottom bracket moves radially around the Vertex point meaning that seat angle can be swept from 89 to 69 degrees with no change in distance to the pedals (or knee angle).

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Powerful Software

The Vertex’s 2-stage software control allows the fitter to choose his weapon. The simple onboard control interface easily operates the bike from any wifi device, providing road or tri/tt frame stack/reach measurements as well as bike recommendations based on fitter-chosen front end parameters (stem/bars). For a deeper dive, the massive Vertex Calculator and bike geometry database by TTBikeFit allows the fitter to build bikes virtually to match the fit coordinates for standard road and tri bikes. Or determine exactly how to build dozens of superbikes with proprietary calculators.

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Unmatched Saddle Control

The Vertex’s unique saddle cassette system allows saddle swaps in seconds without changing saddle height, as the saddle stack can easily be set before mounting to the bike. Saddle tilt mechanism allows easy tilt adjustment while the rider is pedaling.

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Wahoo Kickr Drive Unit

For the most realistic feel and wireless control of rider output.

What can the Vertex do for You?

Fitters:

Easily dial in the best road or tri fit for your clients. Start by converting their current fit onto the Vertex, and do your magic starting there. Save and quickly toggle between different fits for maximum feedback. Quickly transpose Vertex Coordinates to the client’s own bike or virtually configure a new bike. Determine what bikes on the market will fit best. Quickly demo saddles, crank lengths, and front ends. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll feel naked without it.

Service Examples

  • Bike fits
  • Prebuy fits
  • Saddle demos
  • Bar demos

Bike shops:

Differentiate yourself from the also-rans. Customers need more reasons than ever to come into your shop and the Vertex will give them a very good one. Plus, it is a fantastic sales tool and a way to instill credibility in your services. Easily transpose a customer’s current bike coordinates onto the Vertex, then make any fit tweaks as needed and quickly determine what bikes will work best for them. Use it as a demo/test platform for saddles, bars, pedals, crank lengths.

Service Examples:

  • General fitting
  • Prebuy fits
  • Position “tweaking”
  • Component testing and demo

Coaches, Teams and Training Centers:

Besides general fitting services, use the Vertex as a training and testing platform to optimize performance. Determine if changes in fit coordinates improve physiological markers. Demo new equipment and try new positions.

Service Examples:

  • General fitting
  • Performance testing and monitoring
  • Position experimentation and acclimation
  • Component demos

Vertex Fit Cycle Bike Fit Videos

Vertex Fit Cycle Seat Angle Demo

Vertex Fit Cycle - Instant Tri Fit Feedback

Vertex Fit Cycle - Candid Athlete Feedback

Vertex Fit Cycle: Road to Tri Fit Transformation

Vertex Fit Cycle: Rider reaction

The Magic Angle

Vertex Fit Cycle Basics

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Vertex Fit Cycle Locations

Contact Us via Email: info@vertexfitsystems.com or Phone +1 401 685 9330

for More Info on the Vertex Fit Cycle: Available NOW to Select Fitters, Shops, and Coaches.

About Vertex Fit Systems and the Vertex Fit Cycle

Vertex was founded by bike fitter, long time triathlete and Mechanical Engineer Todd Kenyon (creator of TTBikeFit), along with his wife, 5x Ironman World Champion and Biomedical Electrical Engineer Lisbeth. In 2008 Todd began to create his own vision for an automated fit cycle, because nothing available provided the functionality he desired for his own fitting business. After constructing and testing a few working prototypes in TTBikeFit’s studio, a successful utility patent filing was executed. Shortly thereafter Mechanical Engineer and cycle-sport enthusiast Mike Medeiros joined VFS to assist in creating the production version shown here. We are happy to say that after many years of grassroots labor, the Vertex Fit Cycle is finally ready for prime time! 

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