Footbalance, an innovator in custom footbed technology, has announced a partnership with Retül University, a leading member in three dimensional, motion capture bike fit technology, who will incorporate the Footbalance System custom analysis and molding process into its educational offerings.
Retül is an international learning center where fitters can learn a science-based, data-driven approach to fitting cyclists with bikes. From now on, Retül University will offer a Cycling Specific Footbeds course, where a Retül fitter will be taught the Footbalance custom analysis and molding process. This includes molding Footbalance’s full line of custom footbeds for cyclists in fewer than ten minutes using the Footbalance Recommendation System (FRS) software to provide a free overview of users’ foot dynamics and stance.
“Retül takes pride in being the leading data driven fit system globally,” says Retül University’s Global Manager Matt Smith. “And now, with Footbalance, we are able to take our expertise even further by offering custom molded footbeds for an even more precise fit, which will result in a more well rounded set of fitting tools for our certified fitters and most importantly, gives riders better power transfer and comfort on the bike,”
Since Footbalance footbeds help facilitate proper alignment of feet and ankles which can affect stability, prevent injury and improve performance, Footbalance North America sales director Chris Griffin says the system is perfect for cyclists. “By adding custom molded footbeds to their program, cyclists will have better comfort and responsiveness with their pedals, which should give them more confidence and more effective training and racing,” said Griffin.
