Bike Fit
Bike fitting in Yorkshire
As an independent bike fitter situated between York and Harrogate, UK I believe a well-fitting bike is key to riding quickly, efficiently and pain-free. It enables cyclists of all abilities to ride smoothly and powerfully, so they can perform and enjoy cycling to the full.
I use rider-focused techniques that rely on understanding the individual, rather than working to a set of 'normative ranges' or recommended angles. This gives much greater client satisfaction through consistency of results.
I can offer completely impartial advice, as I am not affiliated with any one bike brand or bike fit system.
All Bike Fit prices includes a FREE follow-up session once you’ve had time to test your bike fit out in the real world (within six weeks).
Our core fitting services are split into two options: Foundation and Complete. Which you need, depends on what you wish to get out of the bike fit.
There are two price tiers for bikes with or without aero bars fitted. This is because bikes with aero bars / TT bikes take a little bit longer to adjust.
Foundation Bike Fit
Covers all the fundamentals of body positioning: Extension, Flexion & Balance.
Suitable for:
- Those new to cycling
- No significant injuries or asymmetries
Duration:
- 2.5 hours (Road, CX & Gravel bikes)
- 3 hours (TT / Triathlon bikes, bikes with aero bars)
Includes:
- Questionnaire & interview
- Assessment of current riding position
- Cleat set-up (fore-aft, medial-lateral & rotation)
- Saddle height, fore-aft and tilt optimisation
- Handlebar width, reach and height
- Bike fit report
Complete Bike Fit
Covering all the aspects of the Foundation Fit, plus optimisation of your feet and saddle interfaces.
Suitable for:
- Those with specific pains, concerns or asymmetries
- People with feet or saddle issues
- High mileage and/or competitive riders
Duration:
- 3.5 hours (Road, CX & Gravel bikes)
- 4 hours (TT / Triathlon bikes or bikes with aero bars)
All the features of a Foundation Fit PLUS:
- Custom-fitted insoles
- Advanced Foot correction (optimised foot wedges & shims)
- Saddle Pressure Analysis
- Crank length investigation
- Comprehensive bike fit report
Additional Services
Advanced Foot Correction
Fully supported feet is crucial to achieve a key goal of bike fitting: a stable pelvis and torso from which to deliver power comfortably and efficiently.
A custom foot-correction will not only make your feet feel stable and secure, your power delivery will be more even and efficient.
Suitable for:
- Riders exhibiting excessive asymmetry
- Those seeking greater pedalling efficiency
- People with foot numbness and/or pain
Duration: 1.5 hours
Includes:
- Custom-fitted insoles.
- Saddle Pressure Mapping.
- Forefoot wedges
- Heel wedges
- Leg length shims
- Cleat wedges
- Written report
NOTE: Included in Complete Bike Fit
Saddle Fitting
Take the guesswork out of saddle selection with a customised saddle fitting.
Suitable for:
- Riders exhibiting excessive asymmetry
- Those seeking greater pedalling efficiency
- People with foot numbness and/or pain
Duration: 1.5 hours
Includes:
- Test-ride from a range of 25+ saddles
- Saddle Pressure Mapping
- Saddle manufacturers:
- Ergon
- Prologo
- Selle SMP
- Pro
- Saddle types:
- Road / CX / Gravel
- TT / Triathlon
- Women-specific
Important Information
- Please ensure that your bike is reasonably clean: a dirty bike is not pleasant to work on.
- If your cleats are completely worn-out, I will insist on replacing them.
- If repositioning of brake levers is necessary, your bar tape may be disturbed and require replacing.
- I will make every effort to ensure your bike is ready to ride when you leave. During a fit we will likely make multiple changes to stems, bars, saddles and seat posts. It is therefore possible that some parts may require additional tightening after the fit. Please know it is ultimately your responsibility to ensure your bike is safe to ride before you ride it.
Get in Touch
If you would like advice or want to talk through any of my services, please get in touch for a FREE consultation.
Wheatsheaf Farm
Moor Monkton
York
North Yorkshire
YO26 8JA
UK