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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: craig m on November 10, 2015, 03:13:24 PM

Title: Bike fitting.....
Post by: craig m on November 10, 2015, 03:13:24 PM

Any recommendations in the area for bike fittings?

Title: Re: Bike fitting.....
Post by: Steven on November 10, 2015, 03:36:05 PM

Come along on Friday night to clubnight with our bike!  Andy and I could get it close...

Title: Re: Bike fitting.....
Post by: Rob Jones on November 10, 2015, 08:50:37 PM

First rule of bike fitting....don't listen to your clubmates (I read that in cycling weekly). Mind you think only bad advice I have had has been from bikes shops. Funny how the one they have in store is ALWAYS just the right size for you!

Title: Re: Bike fitting.....
Post by: Andy H on November 12, 2015, 07:50:30 AM

There are only three variables to check:- cleat position, saddle height and saddle fore/aft position. (Length and height of stem will also play a factor.)

Each of these will have an optimal position depending on your physical size and shape, these positions then have a certain amount of variability depending on flexibility, core strength, any back or knee issues/injuries etc. (there is no point in having a really low aero position if you don't have the core strength or flexibility, to hold it)

We can certainly help set your bike up for an optimal position and you can then make some micro adjustments as you see fit. This could be a first step before spending £150+ on a bikefit, in a shop.

Title: Re: Bike fitting.....
Post by: craig m on November 12, 2015, 08:39:22 AM

thanks andy/rob/steven.
will catch up with you at the club night or during ride and discuss further -micro adjustments is pretty much where i am i think.