Bike fitting is included in all coaching packages, and is also available separately.
Getting a good bike fit is an essential part of achieving what you want in cycling, whether it be performance in a race or simply being able to ride in comfort. There is no single ‘correct’ bike fit (although there are many incorrect ones!) and it can be an ongoing process to improve your interaction with the bike, especially if you are currently a long way from a good position. You may also need to work on your flexibility to get to the position you would like — we can advise on this as well.
An important part of the bike-fitting process is to understand where on the compromise between comfort, power and aerodynamics you need to be, based on your goals. For a short distance time trial, power and aerodynamics are key, while comfort is secondary as long as your position is sustainable for the race duration. In comparison, for a long sportive or audax, comfort is the main factor, with power and aerodynamics secondary to this. For a long course triathlon, we need to find a compromise between aerodynamics and power while in a position that is sustainable for the bike leg duration and will enable you to run successfully afterwards.
Our bike fit process starts with assessing your general physiology and flexibility, looking for important issues like restricted range of movement and leg length discrepancy. We then make sure your cleat setup is correct before getting you onto the bike and making an initial assessment of your position and pedalling dynamics. Getting the saddle position right is the next step, as it is vital to power generation and comfort that you are in the right position relative to the pedals. Once that is set up correctly, we look at the front end of the bike, with the bar height (stack), reach, width and brake hood setup all important factors in getting to a position that achieves the right balance of comfort and aerodynamics.
Putting all of this together will give you improved performance and comfort on the bike, helping you to achieve your cycling goals. We will prepare a full report for you, summarising the before- and after-fit measurements of your bike, as well as detailing any recommendations for further changes. Sometimes a bike fit is an ongoing process requiring adjustments to the bike after a period of time — this is included in the price of our bike fits.
We also offer an optional saddle test service for people who want to try out an alternative saddle or saddles.
Bike fit services
Road bike fit
Road bike position, aimed at endurance and/or speed (also for CX & gravel bikes, MTB can also be fitted)
Consultation on history and goals, including issues/pain caused by current position
Physiology and flexibility/range of motion assessment (off bike) and pedal stroke assessment (on bike)
Shoe assessment and cleat position set-up
Saddle position assessment and set-up (height, angle and layback), using static and dynamic video measurement
Handlebar reach/stack assessment and set-up
Shifter position set-up
Full report summarising pre- and post-fit measurements, with recommendations for any additional changes
Ongoing adjustments based on feedback
£80 per bike (included in all coaching packages)
Additional bikes of the same type £40
Any required parts charged extra at cost
Typically takes 1-2 hours per bike, depending on adjustments needed
Time-trial/aero bike fit
For TT/triathlon bike or incorporating aero-bars on road bike (road bikes are limited in some respects)
Consultation on history and goals, including issues/pain caused by current position
Physiology and flexibility/range of motion assessment (off bike) and pedal stroke assessment (on bike)
Shoe assessment and cleat position set-up
Saddle position assessment and set-up (height, angle and layback, UCI-compliant or not as required), using static and dynamic video measurement
Handlebar reach/stack assessment and set-up
Aero-bar reach/angle/width and pad position for best power/aero compromise (UCI-compliant or not as required)
Full report summarising pre- and post-fit measurements, with recommendations for any additional changes
Ongoing adjustments based on feedback
£120 (included in Gold coaching packages)
Any required parts charged extra at cost
Typically takes 1.5-2.5 hours, depending on adjustments needed
