Bike Fit Education Course
Review: Rich and Sue Schultz – 3-Day Bike Fit Class The Rich and Sue Schultz 3-Day Bike Fit Class is one of the most thoughtfully structured and practically practical Bike Fitting educational experiences I have attended, particularly for fitters who want to integrate Virtual Bike Fitting into their practice without compromising clinical rigor. The standout feature of this course is the prework. Before the live sessions, participants are required to read and respond to questions covering the entire course curriculum, which is provided online in advance. This approach ensures that classroom time is not spent passively reviewing concepts but is instead spent actively applying them. For experienced bike fitters, this structure accelerates learning and sharpens clinical reasoning about how Bike Fitting can reduce knee pain, hip pain, lower back pain, and foot pain. A second major strength of the program is the extensive use of Virtual Bike Fitting via Zoom. Participants perform multiple live bike fits remotely, allowing real-time observation, feedback, and discussion. This format proved especially effective in diagnosing and addressing common rider complaints, such as numb hands and feet, and chronic overuse patterns that lead to knee and hip issues. Watching multiple fits unfold reinforces pattern recognition and shows how subtle adjustments can reduce knee pain, hip pain, and lower back pain, even without the fitter being physically present. From a practical standpoint, the course reinforces how disciplined Bike Fitting fundamentals translate directly to outcomes riders care about: solved numb feet, solved numb hands, reduced foot pain, and improved comfort over long rides. The virtual format also demonstrates how effective Virtual Bike Fitting can be when communication, observation, and rider education are done correctly. For bike fitters looking to expand their service model, this course provides a credible framework for delivering Virtual Bike Fitting while still achieving results traditionally associated with in-person sessions. The emphasis remains firmly on sound Bike Fitting principles rather than technology for technology’s sake. Highly recommended for any fitter serious about advancing their Bike Fitting practice.
-Christopher Biggs