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ReviewSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Thermography in Bike Fitting: A Literature Review.

Warre Clarys, Oscar Vallet, Jan Verstockt, Hai Zhang, Simon Verspeek, Gunther Steenackers

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Review in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Warre ClarysInViLab Research Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0009-0002-5325-7750
Oscar ValletInViLab Research Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.
Jan VerstocktInViLab Research Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-9200-4698
Hai ZhangComputer Vision and Systems Laboratory (CVSL), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, QC G1V 0A6, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3025-9999
Simon VerspeekInViLab Research Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-4109-8839
Gunther SteenackersInViLab Research Group, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerp, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-9944-520X

Funding

Research Foundation - Flanders 1SB9825NResearch Foundation - Flanders FN7023Research Foundation - Flanders G0A9720NVLAIO HBC.2022.0773
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cycling comfort significantly impacts both enjoyment and performance, with discomfort potentially leading to injuries. Traditional bike-fitting methods, while effective for biomechanical adjustments, often overlook physiological responses such as pressure distribution and asymmetry. Infrared thermography (IRT), a non-invasive technique analyzing surface temperature variations, offers the potential to enhance bike fitting by identifying pressure points, asymmetries, and discomfort zones. This review evaluates the application of IRT in bike fitting, highlighting its ability to provide objective, real-time insights into cyclist comfort and injury prevention. However, limitations such as variability in thermographic protocols and the lack of standardized methodologies necessitate further research. By addressing these gaps, IRT could transform bike fitting into a more precise, personalized, and effective practice for cyclists across all levels.

Indexed as

BicyclingThermographyHumansbike fittingcycling biomechanicsinfrared thermographyinjury preventionpressure distributionthermal asymmetry

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PMID40285045
PMCPMC12030932

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