Bike fitting for performance and injury prevention in amateur and professional road cyclists

Problem: for the safe practice of cycling, the design of the bicycle must adjust to the anthropometric measurements of each subject, according to the principles of the mechanics of the movement of the human body. By means of the static and dynamic observation of the individual's position on the bicycle, the posture of greater comfort for the cyclist can be determined, improve his performance and prevent injuries. However, there is still no bike fitting protocol that considers all the variables that affect the correct posture of the cyclist. Objective: to develop a bike fitting protocol that includes all anthropometric and goniometric measurements analyzed in previous research. Method: a documentary review was carried out on the biomechanical adjustment of the cyclist's posture, considering anthropometric measurements. Result: from the literature review, a bike fitting protocol was prepared, grouping the identified anthropometric and goniometric measurements. Conclusion: to make sports performance compatible with health care, it is of great importance to implement accessible and easily understood protocols for those who practice cycling in its different purposes and modalities, thereby seeking to prevent injuries, take care of health and improve performance sports.