Becoming a BikeFit Pro

BikeFit Pros are professional bicycle fitters who begin by completing Level One (Green) BikeFit Education, purchasing the BikeFit Bicycle Fitting System, and making on on-going commitment to purchasing BikeFit products, such as Cleat Wedges, for use in bike fits.  We also work in conjunction with the triathlon gurus Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T.) to conduct foot/pedal interface classes; although, F.I.S.T. classes currently do not receive a BikeFit certificate of completion.

BikeFit Pros are divided into two levels; the fitters technical expertise and depth of knowledge increases with each level.

Level	Class Topics	Color	Logo
1	Introductory bike fitting (foot/pedal, bottom/saddle, hands/handlebars, etc.)	Green
2	Viewing the foot and hips/spine from the rear, in-depth pedal/foot, understanding leg length differences/discrepancies, bike-specific (e.g. tri-bike )	Red

BikeFit Instructors are categorized in two additional more advanced levels that are really a continuation of BikeFit Pros.  BikeFit Instructors teach people how to become BikeFit Pros.  If you look at the Information menu in the left-hand pane and hover your mouse over About BikeFit you can see some of our Instructors at the bottom of the menu.

Level	Skills and Achievements	Color	Logo
3	Mentoring by other BikeFit Instructors such as Paul Swift. The education continues with advanced problem solving, bike fitting exceptions, modification to equipment (e.g. saddle), etc.	Yellow
4	International Instructor	Black

BikeFit also has Education classes for Clinical BikeFit Pros.  These professionals are typically people in healthcare such as Physical Therapists, Doctors, etc.  Clinical BikeFit Pros also have two levels.

Level	Class Overview	Color	Logo
1	Level One is dedicated to the hands-on skills necessary for road bike fitting in the clinical setting. Expect to get greasy. This class includes functional diagnosis of cycling pathologies and overuse syndromes associated with cycling. You will develop the hands-on skills necessary to fix the mechanism of injury occurring on the bike. The foot-pedal interface is a key component to this class and focuses on adjusting the cleat in fore-aft, medial-lateral, rotation, canting and elevation as appropriate for the specific cyclist. This class focuses on road fit but includes aspects of mountain and tri as appropriate.	Green
2	Level Two is dedicated to triathlon fit and builds on the foundation of road fit.  This level requires the clinician to have taken Level One and completed AT LEAST 20 bike fits since completion of Level One.  Expect to be challenged.  This includes a section of Grand Rounds and a Practical Examination affectionately known as, “Hell on Wheels.”  Completion of this class will test all of your skills as a clinical bike fitter.  Upon completion, you will have the skills to successfully fit any cyclist that walks in your clinic door.	Red

Still not sure? Please take a look here to see the reasons why we believe our bike fitting system is the best.

Your Next Steps

1. Create an account on this website.
2. Take a look at our BikeFit Pro Education Class Schedule to see which classes we're offering.
3. Send an email to NewBikeFitPro@bikefit.com letting us which class best fits your schedule/location. Someone from our office will contact you in less than 2 business days.

Thank you!

-Your friends at BikeFit