Bike Fitting for a better ride experience
Whether your looking to achieve better performance, reduce discomfort or ride further and faster, a bike fitting can help.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
Making sure the bike is the correct size, is always a good starting point. But how do I know if my bike is the right size?
Most manufacturers have a calculator on their website, which will give you a guide to your best matched size. You could try the Online Bike Sizer, which has library of 100’s of different bikes and models. The best option would be to use our bike sizing service.
I’ve got my bike, but I still can’t get comfortable what else can I do?
The first question we would ask, where is the discomfort?
This is always a good place to start as it helps to narrow down where the issue could be coming from. For example, if you get numb hands, then it could be due to the saddle height or setup, the bar height or position.
So I have narrowed down where the issue is, what do I do now?
We recommend changing one thing at a time, the first thing is to take measurements before making any changes, that way you always can go back to the original start point if needed. Make one small adjustment at a time. For example, raising or lowering your saddle height but just a few mm at a time. Why? Well our bodies our surprisingly sensitive to adjustment, and you may miss your perfect bike fit position if you make really dramatic adjustments.
I’ve tried all sorts of things to improve my bike fit comfort, but it’s still uncomfortable, what can I do?
If you feel that you have tried to get comfortable and are still struggling to find it, then the best option may be a bike fitting. I have many years of training and experience working with all kinds of cyclists, to help them find a comfortable and sustainable cycling position. From commuter riders who want to arrive at work without the distraction of wrist pain. The leisure cyclist who feels saddle sore after a short ride, the casual cyclist struggling with neck pain, and the competitive cyclist looking to achieve a personal best.
Book your bike fit with us
Complete our booking form and we will arrange an initial consultation with you.
Want to know more about our bike fitting services?
Visit our bike fit services page for more detailed information.