Posted by Les Faber in I was recently contacted by Nicholas over at SizeMyBike requesting that I review their iPhone (iPod Touch) app that helps determine sizing for both road & mountain bikes. How did he know that I love iPhone apps?
He even provided a promo code for me to download the app for free.
Being somewhat of a bicycle aficionado, I decided to test out the app. Especially since I feel that the only good fit is one done by a professional bicycle fitter.
Here’s what they say on their website:
SizeMyBike computes the optimal geometry of your road or mountain bike’s frame that is ideal to your morphology. Six body measurements (height, inseam, sternum, arm length, foot length, and shoulder width) allow for an accurate computation of the best geometry. This information is useful in choosing the right frame size and obtaining an excellent adjustment for your bike.
Fair enough!
How simple can an App be? Well this one is simple… very simple.
Landing Screen
Give Your Profile a Name
Yes, that is right. Everything is in Metric. Bicycles are always sized using the Metric system!
Enter Your Data
There are also very clear instructions.
Then decide on your Bike style!
Mountain BIke
Road Bike
That it!
What I like: It’s really simple and “idiot proof”. You can email the final specs!
What I don’t like: Nothing really.
What Doesn’t Matter: Some of terminology is translated literally from French. So what!
Keep in mind that this iPhone (Ipod Touch) App. will not replace the advice of a professional. But it sure does help get the ball rolling on getting a new ride!
Disclaimer: I was not paid or given any other incentive to do this review.
Umm, can you find an app that not only does a bike fit, but then SENDS you a bike to match your size? Cervelo please. That would be awesome thanks.
@Cor: “There’s an App for that.” LOL… Good one! I only wish that was the case!