Exceptional Bike Fit Experience at Hypercat Cycleworks Review: I recently had the pleasure of receiving a bike fit at Hypercat Cycleworks, and I must say that Phil's expertise and dedication to his craft were truly outstanding. I cannot recommend his services enough! Phil's attention to detail and thoroughness throughout the bike fit process were remarkable. He went above and beyond to ensure that every measurement and angle was meticulously calculated and adjusted to perfection. It was evident that he genuinely cared about providing the best possible fit for me. What truly set Phil apart was his unwavering commitment to achieving the ideal bike fit. He tirelessly and patiently followed up with me for multiple sessions, without any additional charges, in order to fine-tune and consolidate all the data and aspects of the bike fit. This level of dedication is truly commendable and speaks volumes about his professionalism. Furthermore, Phil's friendly and personable nature made the entire experience enjoyable. He took the time to get to know me and understand my specific needs and goals. It was clear that he not only cares about the technical aspects of bike fitting but also values building genuine connections with his clients. In addition to his exceptional skills, it is worth mentioning that Phil is a true gem for the Ventura biking community. He is deeply involved and engaged, embodying the spirit of a community guy. His commitment to fostering a vibrant cycling community in Ventura is evident, and he is always ready to support and uplift fellow cyclists. If you're looking for more than just a bike fit, but an experience where you are truly cared for and supported, I highly recommend visiting Hypercat Cycleworks and working with Phil. His expertise, friendly demeanor, and dedication to the Ventura biking community make him an invaluable asset. Trust me, you won't find a better fit specialist! read more

I found Hypercat and Rachel via Twitter well over a year ago. I found myself the lucky recipient of an Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon lottery draw and soon after saw a tweet that Hypercat offered training plans for this race... I have been under a coach's supervision for previous races but being a flatlander from Tennessee, with the only cold water available coming from my refrigerator, I thought I had better get a coach experienced with this race. She has competed in 10 or more Escapes herself and coached many other athletes in this race. This was the most aggressive training plan I had used and in 16 weeks found myself in the best race shape of my life. I had always previously finished in the middle of my age group and this training had me in the top 22% by race's end. This is the most technical race I have competed in and found the play-by-play bike instructions as helpful as the training plan itself, thanks Coach Philip. Rachel communicated detailed instructions and tips along the way leading up to the race that took the edge off the anxiety of racing in such a big event. On my way to SF for the race I stopped by their shop in Ventura and found both Rachel and Philip to be extraordinarily kind. Rachel's combination of a rigorous training plan, detailed information and tips about the race, and engaging personality ensures my continued use of their services in the future for marathons as well as tri training. read more

I went to Phil earlier this year for a bike fit. I'd been off the bike for nearly ten years with hip and lower back pain. Everytime I'd ride I would end up with pain in my sacrum. On a recommendation from a friend I drove 20miles for a fit with Phil. Best move of the decade. Phil popped me up on the trainer and diagnosed that my feet needed to be rotated out side to side (literally the inside of my foot needed to rest higher than the outside). Phil found these special offset SPD cleats (seriously, no one else has ever heard of these things) that allow my hips to open ever so slightly. Long story short, in the next month I was riding mostly pain free. I raced downiville and the tahoe flume trail races a couple months later. Besides fixing me, Phil is a genuinely nice guy. We talked old school racing (I'm talking team 7-11) while he worked his magic. I'm bummed he moved away. read more

Rachel Casanta has been my coach for some time and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her coaching. You can tell Rachel and Phil spend a great amount of time and thought into each of their training plans. My training with Hypercat Racing has been in a group training plan (Ironman) setting and as a coached individual. Both approaches have not only yielded great results, but provided me with the confidence as I line-up for each race knowing that I am truly prepared. Rachel and Phil's prerace course reports are of incredible value. They even go so far as to let you know which gearing you should be in on a certain part of a course. It is those kinds of details that make a difference. Hypercat Racing brings together a full and complete coaching staff. Leslie Thomas on stroke analysis and Gary Emich helped me with my first Alcatraz crossing. I highly recommend Hypercat Racing. read more

This a long overdue posting. I found Hypercat by traveling the road of looking for the perfect bike fit. Spending countless hours tweaking and adjusting and only being able to achieve 95%. Phil Casanta of Hypercat was able to close the gap on the missing 5% of fitting that I just could not seem to achieve anywhere and thought I just had to live with those minor fit points that were just not acceptable on longer rides. I had my fit in February of 2011. I thought possibly in a short period of time I would have issues with my fit again but that day has not come. After my fit and modifications it was as if I bought a brand new bike. My hat's off to Phil for doing such an incredible job at Hypercat. Very highly recommended by me. Victor G. read more

I drove to see coach Phil all the way from San Jose and it was well worth it. I met with coach Phil to do a bike fit on 2 of my road bikes and the bottom line is that it was an excellent choice. Phil was extremely professional and spent a lot of time making sure I have the perfect fit on both bikes. After spending a good few hours over there I left with a completely different setup. I felt the difference on my first ride and everything felt great and I was feeling much stronger and more comfortable on both bikes - can it get any better? I just got a new time trial bike and guess where I am taking it for a bike fit? :-) Thanks Phil for your help!!!! Shai read more

Having raced at a world-class level for nearly a decade when I was younger, I felt I could confidently set my position to about 85% of perfect. I went to see Coach Phil when I had some knee pain last year and he made some subtle changes to my bike position and was able to dial-in the remaining 15%. I learned so much in our first session that I went back with my new road bike and my time trial bike. If you have a bicycle, go see Coach Phil, he will teach you things that would take lifetimes to learn and his efforts will increase your riding enjoyment. read more

Hypercat Racing consistently provides superior customized endurance athletic training programs, feedback, and results beyond expectations. I highly value Rachel's expert opinion, vision, and adaptable coaching execution. Rachel is fully committed to the athlete's objectives and demonstrates unparalleled professionalism. I could not have surpassed my althetic objectives / goals without the Hypercat services. Hypercat Racing (Rachel) is the key to being the best endurance athlete that you can be. I am a "Hypercat" for life! read more

I recently paid for a bike fitting by Phil Casanta regarding my road bike. The results are nothing short of amazing to me. After the fitting I feel much safer descending and the bike just generally handles better. It literally feels like I have a new bike. After a long ride I don't feel the aches and pains in my neck and knee that I used to feel.. Bike fittings can seem like an unnecessary expense to age groupers like myself. In terms of injury prevention and safety, I think it is money wisely spent. read more

I have worked with Rachel and to a lesser extent, Phil and have no hesitation in referring my rehabilitated patients to them. I have the utmost confidence in Rachel and Phil to not only get patients to perform at their best, but also injury-free. They know what it takes mentally and physically to challenge the body, reach goals, and perform optimally in the Bay Area where we work hard and play hard. My hats off to them for creating a welcoming environment to amateur, elite, and professional athletes. read more

Had Phil do the bike fitting on my road and tri bike. The fit on the road bike was an immediate improvement and after a year of struggling, made all the differnece in the world. TheTri bike had bigger issues. He has been helping me resolve the issues and correct them. Excellent professional, great business and organization. He is straightforward and no bs, and goes the extra mile. Somewhat unusual in the bike industry these days. I highly recommend and will continue to use them in the future ! read more

I searched all around the bay area for a resonably priced bike fitter. I found Phil. The bike fit was in preparation for my first Ironman, which I completed. Phils wife is a professional triathlete and came in during my fit and busted out a quick spin. I thought that was pretty cool. In addition to getting my bike fit he custom made risers for my bike that got me into a much better position. I'd go back, I'm sorry he moved to Ventura. read more

My bike fitting experience was incredible. Hypercat seems to be all about empowering you to be your best. Phil worked closely with me to determine how my body is arranged, and how the bike can best be set up to accommodate that arrangement. By the time I left, I understood why we were setting up the bike the way we did, knew each measurement and had a wealth of new knowledge to bring to the road. Thank you, Phil. read more

I went to check at Trek they told me going to be a week and a half and too expensive to build my rim so I found this spot right away stopped his work and alligned my rim,replaced broken spoke .got tubes and other tools. Great customer service and referred my dad. Great prices check him out. read more