SOME OUTSTANDING FIT OUTCOMES

 "This is a review of the bike fit service by Ronith Debnath. To give a background of my condition I have scoliosis, lordosis of thoracic and cervical spine alongwith cervical disc bulges. After cycling about 30000 km on the bike with no issue i had to stop it one day as my overtraining in 2021 led to dislocated scapula and further neck and back spasms. After my physical disability no one believed i could cycle again given the glaring preexisting conditions and biomechanical issues, as there were times it was difficult for me to even walk without pain. Few still believed - my physio Prasanna Pathak and Ronith Debnath were the only "few". I kept on with strength training and was longing to get on the bike for two years and was tweaking the bike adjustments myself. I happened to meet Ronith in June 2023 and explained to him my history. He understood my condition and did not guarantee a perfect fit but said that he will try. He did not sound foolishly overconfident. We tried different hood levels for scoliosis, stem heights and stack heights , reduced handle bar length with short reach, cleat adjustments for one inward knee, insoles for flattish feet over a period of 6 months. Yes , that's how long it took for adjusting, as my body was healing itself and showing results of a really long rehab. Ronith never gave up during this time and was very patient with my every demand for minor tweaks and adjustments and i clearly remember one statement he said - " I don't give up on athletes who don't give up on themselves". Yes technical expertise of bike fitting (that he already has in excellent reserve and keeps on adding to it) is one part but what is more important than that is the attitude and belief during this process. Today because of this patience I can go lower with the stem that normal people go about doing and can ride over 100 km and gradually look towards increasing my training and hopefully race one day. The real test awaits and there are more milestones to cross over and we are looking forward to them. " - Rajlaxmi

 "Bike Fit review (for Ronit Debnath)

I think my bike fit was the most difficult fit Ronit has ever done. To give you an perspective it took literally 4 months to sort all the issues. Will start with the history of the issues. I started cycling back in 2010 and in my first 100km ride I had very bad pain on the outer side (lateral) of the left knee. It was so bad that I almost gave up on cycling for the next 10 years. Reason being after 10km the pain would start. Just imagine 10 years and still living with this issue. I had even visited an ortho but he could not diagnose it properly.
Finally in 2020 I did some research on Google and found out I had IT band syndrome. Saw a few exercises on YouTube and with that again I could cycle for 40 to 100km but then after that the pain would start. Also even if I missed the exercises/stretches the pain would immediately start. I did some cycling with these issues from 2020 to 2022 and then took a 1 year break. In Sep 2023 I bought a road bike thinking this will solve my issue. Infact immediately after buying the bike I did a fit from Ronit and with the as is bike setup he did the fit. But he recommended below changes
1. Changing the handlebar/stem (as the reach was too long)
2. Crank length (my left knee was rotating after coming up the stroke)
Somehow he had the intuition that with the stock bike my issues will not be resolved. But as I had spent a lot on a new bike I did not want to spend anymore on the parts. So I decided to try the stock bike with his fit
But after 15km of riding the pain started and this time no amount of stretching could help (later realised cleats were the culprits).
Finally disappointed I decided to try another famous bike fitter from Pune (do not want to take the name) and when I told this to Ronit he gave 100% of my money back as according to him he only takes money if the fit works. Can you imagine in these times do you get such people who work for results and not for money!!! Also he said if the bike fit does not work with the other fitter he is happy to work on my bike with the above mentioned changes.
Now the other bike fitter literally screwed what Ronit had done. I mean with Ronit's fit I only had knee pain but with the other bike fitter literally my hands started going numb, I became slow and knee pain was obviously there. When I messaged him he just chose to ignore and neither gave my money back. See the difference between the two.
Finally I again decided to approach Ronit. You know with his own money he ordered a 105 160mm crank and told me that I will only have to pay if it works for me. Seriously who does all this. Finally the crank came and this time along with the crank we changed the stem to a shorter length and flat pedals. And Bam I could easily do 70 km without any knee issue. But I felt some hip pain during the ride. Ronit is so nice that he came with me to an Ortho and a physiotherapist to understand my issue. I was so impressed by all this. Finally with some strengthening and stretching I could easily do 100km without knee pain and all this for the first time in my life. I was so happy. Now I wanted to take a step further and again install cleats pedals as with flat I thought my performance degraded. So he again identified the issue and told me to install a 20mm q factor extender again this was at his own risk (I did not pay for the trail). With this change I could do up to 50km with somewhat discomfort and later pain. So again he suggested I get an insole along with the extender. So I put an insole in my shoes and today I am writing this review after successfully doing 50, 60,50,70 and 100km rides without any pain.
We are so lucky that we have got such a talented bike fitter in Pune. Don't fall for the gimmicks of angle and camera and the laser etc what other bike fitters use. Ronit has the right knowledge of what each person needs and then he suggests according. Moreover he is 100% result oriented and not money oriented. I am sure it's not long that he will be known as the best bike fitter in India.
Thank you so much Ronit 😄 " - Shshank

 "A Cycling Transformation: My Heartfelt Gratitude to Ronit Debnath

Embarking on a journey with Ronit Debnath was more than a bike fitting; it was a revelation. A Ph.D. in Maths with an intellect that seamlessly wove geometry and numbers into the bike fit, Ronit’s expertise went beyond my expectations.

From our initial chat to meeting in Pune, Ronit’s passion for his craft shone through. He diagnosed a hip impingement, shorter left leg and what followed was a symphony of adjustments and revelations. The process was as much about my comfort as it was about unlocking the true potential of my ride.

As we fine-tuned, the changes became more profound - shims, insole by G8, saddle adjustments, and a higher Q factor (+8mm) for pedals. The transition to shorter cranks (from 170 to 160mm) marked a turning point. What ensued over the next 8 months was constant work of refinement, a journey where each minor adjustment brought me closer to cycling excellence and comfort or must i say Nirvana.

Months of riding with these changes culminated in a weekend that surpassed all expectations. This weekend i completed 6k km post the bike fit and with consecutive 100km rides felt like a breeze, and today, I achieved my personal best at a staggering 31.3kmph at the age of 51.

The joy is ineffable, and I owe it to Ronit’s unwavering commitment to perfection.

Ronit’s expertise isn’t just about mechanics; it’s about understanding the soul of a rider. The reduction of problems, the newfound ease in every pedal stroke - these are more than physical changes; they’re a testament to the emotional connection Ronit forges with his work.

So, with utmost sincerity, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Ronit Debnath. A 5-star review seems trivial in expressing the transformation you’ve brought to my cycling world. Here’s to the man who turned my rides into poetry.

Thank you, Ronit, for being the maestro of my cycling symphony! " - Vishal 

 "Highly recommend their Bike Fit services for Triathlon, TT & Road Bikes. They have a visiting Bike Fit specialist Ronit Debnath who will make sure that you get the best fit possible. He has a keen eye for detail & overall the experience with him is at par with some of the best fitters globally. It will definitely be the best performance enhancement you can make to your bike by far!" - Amol 

While this client's review is short, he has symptomatic femoral anteversion which is one of the hardest knee problems to set cleats up for. We are glad to say we were able to do it.
 

 "It was a wonderful experience getting the bike fit done by Ronit at Velo studio. We spent 3 hours getting the fit right in the studio, after which he helped me immensely during my many months of riding on small corrections, fixes required for the fit. Ronit's bike fit service and response time is exceptional, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to get comfortable on the bike. " - Abhinav