ABOUT US
Paul Swift at a glance...
At the velodrome:
- Gold Medalist, 1998 Goodwill Games
- 8-time US National Champion
- US National Cycling Team - 1983 to 1997 - competed at World Championships & World Cup events
- started racing in 1982 as a Junior Category athlete
Product Design:
- The Cleat Wedge (formerly known as Big Meat & LeWedges)
- The Footbed Wedge (formerly known as Sole Power)
- Bicycle Fitting System - Ergo Fit
- Cannondale Track 1000 Bicycle Designer
- LeMond RevMaster indoor bike
- XO - dual-sided pedal
- Reel Ride - virtual cycling exercise video
Credentials:
- Auburn University - cycling biomechanics forefoot varus/valgus research in 1997
- Athlete's Representative, USCF's Board of Trustees - 8 years
- USA Cycling Board of Directors - 2 years
- Consultant, Trico Sports - bicycle saddles & accessories
- Neuvation Cycles - consultant & product testing
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) - Certified Personal Trainer
- USCF - Sport Coach
- Master Bike Fitting Technician
Endorsements:
- Bicycling Magazine nominated "Bicycle Fitting System" one of the most innovative products in the industry.
Katrina Vogel, MS, DPT
Katrina ("Kit") specializes in sport-specific biomechanics and functional retraining for patients' full return to their chosen sport or activity following an injury.
Katrina completed her clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy at University of Southern California and is a guest lecturer for the University of Washington Physical Therapy Department. She assisted in teaching Biomechanics and Kinesiology at Western Washington University while completing her MS in Biomechanics/Human Movement & Performance.
Kit races bicycles for Byrne Invent/Jet City Velo (Track Cat 2 / has qualified and competed in Elite Track Nationals) and comes from a fanatic cycling family with more bikes than cars.
Other passions include competitive cycling (road), recreational mountain biking, rock climbing, track & field and kayaking.
Dr Vogel consults for Bike Fit Systems as Director of Education.