Cyclocross Bike Fitting
What is it?
This fitting is obviously designed more with the off road
world in mind. Whether you're a seasoned racer,
or just enjoy going out on the local trails for fun with
friends, we can help make the experience of riding your bike even more enjoyable.
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If you race then we will do more of an aggressive twitchier set up suited to you and your style of racing.
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Cyclocross bike fit is primarily about speed and comfort
Cyclocross fit areas we will assess and adjust:
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Stem length
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Bar Height
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Drop angle
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Handlebars
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Pedal width stance
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Saddle setback
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Crankarms
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Cleat positioning
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Saddle height
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Weight distribution
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Reach
Why would you need it?
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Comfort
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Optimal positioning on your bike
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To have a smoother pedal stroke
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Less fatigue
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More control on tricky terrain, and up / downhill
What do you receive?
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Cleat positioning and set up
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Optimal position based on your biomechanics
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Flexibility Assessment
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Efficiency spinscan assessment
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Efficiency drills to work on your own turbo trainer
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Biomechanical Assessment
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Flexibility Assessment
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Customised Core Strength and stretching exercises
Why is it different from other fits?
A Cyclocross bike fit is different due to the fact that :
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You'll need to be able to be off the saddle on technical terrain
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Not feel like you're going over the handlebars on steep descents
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You want to be in control of the bike more
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Takes into account multiple dismounts and mounts during a cyclocross race
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Looks at handling and if one wheel tends to wash out more than the other
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Weight distribution / stem length and saddle set back setup
How will it benefit you?
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Feeling less stretched out
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Better bike handling in tight cornering situations
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Climbing will be easier and improved, ie better efficiency
What to bring:
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Your cycle shoes that you use for racing
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Cycle shorts
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Cycle jersey
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Bottle of water
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Your Cyclocross Bike
How much? Book online here (30 mile radius of Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YT)
£170
Cyclocross Bike Sizing - Frame Size
Your cyclocross bike should generally be 1 size smaller than your road bike, handlebars 2cm wide to enable you to pull with more torque out of corners, and cranks can be one size smaller for better acceleration.
Crank Length
Crank length is affected by leg length. A study involving extensive testing found that your crank length should be 18.5% times the distance from the top of your femur to the floor (in bare feet). The top of your femur is 5 - 6” (12 – 15cm) below your hip bone and it moves rearwards when you lift your knee.
A quick way to work this out is to measure from your hip to the floor (in bare feet). Take this length and subract 5 - 6" (5" if you are shorter, 6" if you are taller). Then multiply this distance by 0.185 (18.5%). The resulting value should be your crank length.
This is by no means a hard and fast rule but it should give you a very good starting point. As with all parts of cyclocross bike fitting if you feel more comfortable or get better power from a slightly longer or shorter crank length then by all means change it.
