Bike Fitting

HOW IT WORKS

We begin with a detailed discussion covering your cycling, training volume, goals, injury history and any symptoms or positional concerns.

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

Your off-bike assessment may examine:

The findings provide an objective understanding of what your body can currently tolerate and where physical restrictions may be influencing your cycling position.

• Functional ranges of movement
• Hip, knee, ankle and spinal mobility
• Muscular flexibility
• Core and trunk strength
• Stability and movement control
• Posture and movement patterns
• Foot, knee and hip alignment
• Relevant asymmetries or physical restrictions

DYNAMIC BIKE FIT

You will then ride your bike while we assess your movement, joint angles, stability and contact with the bike. Dynamic capture, saddle-pressure mapping and real-time observation are combined with the findings from your physical assessment. Adjustments are made progressively and reassessed while you ride to establish how each change affects comfort, movement and performance.

YOUR BIKE FIT

Depending on your bike, physical assessment and individual requirements, the fit may include:

Any replacement components, custom footbeds, orthotics or other equipment are charged separately.

• Review of your existing riding position
• Shoe and cleat-position assessment
• Foot support, footbeds or cleat shims where required
• Saddle suitability and pressure distribution
• Saddle height, fore-and-aft position and tilt
• Crank-length assessment
• Stem length and angle
• Handlebar width, reach, drop and rotation
• Brake-lever and cockpit ergonomics
• Foot, knee and hip alignment
• Dynamic reassessment following positional changes
• Final bike-fit measurements
• Recommendations for relevant equipment changes
• Individual mobility, activation or physical-development recommendations
• Referral to an appropriate healthcare professional where required
• A follow-up fitting session where necessary to reassess physical restrictions and further refine your position
• A comprehensive written report covering your physical findings, final bike position and recommended next steps

HOW IT WORKS

We begin by discussing your cycling, training volume, goals, injury history and any discomfort or positional concerns. You will then ride your bike while we assess your movement, joint angles, stability and contact with the bike. Adjustments are made progressively and reassessed while you ride, allowing us to evaluate their effect rather than relying on static measurements alone. Where appropriate, motion-capture and saddle-pressure data are used alongside rider feedback and the biomechanist’s assessment to guide the final position.

YOUR BIKE FIT

Depending on your bike, position and individual requirements, the assessment may include:

This service focuses on your position and movement while riding. It does not include a separate physical assessment of functional movement, flexibility, core strength or off-bike movement patterns. Cyclists experiencing persistent or complex pain, returning from injury or wanting a more complete assessment of how their physical capabilities influence their position should select our Comprehensive Bike Fit & Physical Assessment.

• Review of your existing riding position
• Shoe and cleat-position assessment
• Saddle suitability and pressure distribution
• Saddle height, fore-and-aft position and tilt
• Crank-length assessment
• Stem length and angle
• Handlebar width, reach, drop and rotation
• Brake-lever and cockpit ergonomics
• Dynamic reassessment following positional changes
• Final bike-fit measurements
• Recommendations for any equipment changes or further assessment
• A written bike-fit report for your records

HOW IT WORKS

Before your appointment, we establish what has changed and what you would like us to review. We use your existing bike-fit records as the starting point and estimate how much time is likely to be required. During the session, we make the necessary changes and dynamically reassess your position where appropriate.

THE SERVICE CAN INCLUDE

Appointments are charged at £20 per 15 minutes, equivalent to £80 per hour. Replacement components, footbeds, orthotics and other equipment are charged separately. This service is available to existing Elite Edge bike-fit clients. Cyclists who have not previously completed a fit with us should book a Dynamic Bike Fit or Comprehensive Bike Fit & Physical Assessment.

• Reassessment of your existing riding position
• Adjustments following changes in comfort, mobility or riding demands
• Further refinement following a previous bike fit
• Setup of replacement or upgraded components
• Shoe and cleat adjustments
• Saddle or cockpit changes
• Replication of your established position on an additional bike
• Setup of a new bike using your existing Elite Edge fit measurements
• Updated bike-fit measurements and records where changes are made