The Process
Why have you set your bike and equipment up that way?
It's not uncommon for a rider to find this question challenging; When asked, quite often the answer is not very clear, it normally starts with, it's just how I've always done it, or it's what I got told by a friend or fellow cyclist. This advice can sometimes work by chance, but when you experience cycling related injuries or you want to optimise cycling performance then much more care must be taken to better understand you as a cyclist.
The truth is a lot of cyclist have managed to adapt to the bike and equipment they have. Unfortunately this can lead to cycling related injuries such as knee pain, lower back ache, foot numbness and saddle discomfort to name a few.
What to expect in a Tailored Fit Session with riderfit.
The Tailored Fit Session is made up of a number of components outlined below and can take 2-2.5 hours depending on the bike and adjustments required. When optimising aerodynamics with the most sustainable position for Time Trial or Triathlon it is not uncommon for the fitting to result in a longer session in the fit studio.
The Goal.
We need to establish your goals and ambitions for the bike fit. Having a good understanding of your goals will allow us to fine tune the bike fit to your individual needs.
Assessment.
Understanding your body is key to a successful bike fit. If we don't understand your body then we are not making informed adjustments and equipment choices for you.
Adjust.
Making equipment adjustments on the bike will be driven by your goals, ambitions and your bodies strengths and weakness established in the physical assessment.
Measurements.
On completion of the bike fit you bike will be measured and all equipment adjustments noted. Including cleat placement, saddle height, saddle fore-aft and all relevant measurements specific to the type of bike being fitted.
Reporting.
You will be emailed a report documenting all the outcomes from the bike fit. The document includes all the information gathered throughout the bike fit consultation. If their are any recommendation to see a health professional this will be outlined with in the report. managing your bike fit history allows you and riderfit to ensure we stay on track with goals and any adjustments that may take place in the future.
Support.
Every rider that goes through a bike fit with riderfit. will have a personal check in to monitor the effects of any changes in equipment or bike set up. Many riders will have a particular set up or have used certain equipment for a long periods of time, the body is great at getting used to something, at times this can mask what is actually correct for your body and goals.