UMANA ® | uBike
biomechanics applied to cycling
cycling biomechanics
What do we do?
We prevent your injuries and help you improve your performance
At UMANA, we perform biomechanical studies adapted to the characteristics and goals of all types of cyclists (professionals, competitive cyclists, touring cyclists, urban cyclists, children, etc.).
Furthermore, our uBike technology allows us to adapt the study to any type of bicycle and riding style.
In this way, we always guarantee a personalized service and results, aimed at preventing injuries and improving your comfort and performance on the bike.
uBike technology
We analyze your 3D movement in millions of positions
Our uBIKE technology is completely different from traditional camera-based recording methods.
We combine Big Data and computational simulation to analyze your 3D movement across more than 12 million pedaling positions, calculating over 40 bike adjustments based on more than 200 personalized biomechanical parameters.
Our technology is the only one that simultaneously considers your body characteristics, injury profile, bike model, and intended use, ensuring a fully tailored service.
uBike services
We help you enjoy and compete, whatever your bike may be.
- Pre-purchase study (frame size and component selection)
- Bike fit study (pedaling position adjustment)
- Bike power study (optimal wheel, oval chainring, and gearing)
- Marginal gains (micro-adjustments for competition)
+200 parameters
"for a biomechanical study fully adapted to the cyclist's characteristics and objectives"
+12M positions
"evaluated on any bicycle to optimize your 3D pedaling and prevent discomfort and injury"
+50 studies
"about saddle, handlebars, aero bars, cranks, pedals and cleats, to get the most out of your bicycle"
real solution
"with different standards depending on the type of bicycle and the type of cyclist"
+ geometries
"evaluating any bicycle on the market, and even studying custom or discontinued frames"
setup adjustment
“analyzing 2 trillion transmission configurations to optimize power delivery”
+ complete
"prescribing the selection of cranks, oval chainring, gear ratios and marginal improvements for competition"
+ personalized
"performing a specific bikefit according to sporting objectives, injury history, stage profile..."
+ precise
"calculating biomechanical improvement, speed gain, and pedaling efficiency"
+ advanced
“determining the entire window of valid positions (Fit-Window), and specific customized work”
+ scientific
“Integrating big-data solutions, advanced algorithms and computational simulation”
+ comfortable
"without devices attached to the skin that hinder movement and reduce precision"
UMANA ® | uBIKE
perfect the connection with your bike
connect with your bike
big data and computational simulation
to see what the cameras don’t show
Camera-based cycling biomechanical studies rely on limited trial-and-error to achieve a valid position. However, a cyclist does not have a single valid position, but many.
With our uBIKE technology, we analyze over 12 million different positions on any bike and identify your set of valid positions (Fit-Window). We also calculate levels of aerodynamics, power, and injury risk to determine your optimal pedaling position (Fit-Point).
Our cycling study is the only one that takes into account more than 200 personalized biomechanical parameters.
3D body model
with +100 custom parameters
We carry out an anthropometric study and also assess your muscle flexibility and joint mobility in relation to the pedaling motion.
This analysis allows us to create a 3D body model based on your dimensions, including asymmetries and deviations, as well as any mobility limitations that may affect your comfort and performance.
In this way, uBike technology uses your exact biomechanical characteristics to decode and predict your pedaling, providing truly personalized solutions to adjust your bike and prescribe muscle and joint work when necessary.
lesional calculus
to prevent damage and improve sensations
We conduct a thorough test to understand your joint and muscle injuries, as well as any common discomforts that limit your exercise.
This information is essential for incorporating the vulnerable points of your biomechanics into uBike and calculating customized solutions to prevent injuries to your hips, knees, trapezius muscles, lower back, hands, etc.
In addition, uBIKE technology designs personalized, specific training routines. This way, you can improve the flexibility and endurance of the main muscle groups involved in pedaling, and you’ll be prepared to maintain aggressive positions without discomfort for extended periods of time.
sports objective
settings adapted to your activity level
Bicycles available on the market are classified according to their intended use and riding disciplines. Manufacturers design more aggressive frames for competitive cyclists seeking performance, more comfortable ones for those who ride for enjoyment, and specific geometries for mountain climbs or descents. Depending on the type of activity you plan to perform, the optimal frame and your pedaling position will vary.
For this reason, our uBike technology allows us to calculate the suitability of any bike and pedaling position, taking into account the duration of your rides, the type of terrain you ride on, and your typical elevation profiles and gradients.
3D motion analysis
the best position among +12 million
uBike technology allows us to calculate your 3D movement across more than 12 million pedaling positions and decode their performance and risks.
It is not just about understanding how you move, but about knowing the levels of power and aerodynamics provided by each position, as well as the joint and muscular stress it generates. Only in this way can we discard positions that do not offer good performance and those that may lead to injury.
This enables us to define the valid position window (Fit-Window) for your saddle, handlebar, cranks, and cleats, and also determine the optimal position (Fit-Point) that best matches your injury profile, flexibility, and sporting goals.
power optimization
selection of crank arm, oval chainring and gearing
The energy you apply to the pedals is transferred to the wheel through the drivetrain system (cranks, chainrings, cassettes, and wheels). Each of these elements affects your performance and speed.
Our uBike technology analyzes more than 2 trillion different configurations for your bike’s drivetrain (crank length, chainring oval profile, gearing, wheel type), and calculates the performance you achieve with each of them.
In this way, we find the combination that best adapts to the biomechanical characteristics of your pedaling pattern. The result can be gains of up to 120 sec/h, depending on the characteristics of the route (gradient, surface, altitude, temperature, etc.).
marginal improvements
hidden gains in small changes
When you perform in a competitive environment, it is essential to push your limits, and that also means getting the most out of your bike. It’s time to fine-tune your performance through a biomechanical marginal gains study.
Our uBike technology allows us to analyze more than 2 million different positions around your current setup, evaluating the improvement each one offers in terms of joint stress, muscular load, and performance.
In this way, we define over 40 differential micro-adjustments to enhance your pedaling position and your sporting results.
why should you try our uBike technology?
why try uBike?
Because it takes into account more biomechanical parameters
“We manage more than 200 personalized parameters to improve your position: anthropometric, injury-related, joint mobility, sports objective…”
Because it studies your 3D movement in more positions.
“We analyzed over 12 million different positions for each cyclist, while camera recording systems are limited to testing only a few.”
Because it allows you to calculate more adjustments to your bike and shoes
“We assess more than 40 adjustments to the saddle, handlebars, aero bars, cranks, pedals and cleats to optimize the balance between comfort, power and aerodynamics”
Because it allows you to optimize your power delivery
“We evaluated over 2 billion setups to find the crank length, oval chainring, and gear ratios that optimize the efficiency and performance of your pedaling.”