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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.

 

  • If you race then we will do more of an aggressive twitchier set up suited to you and your style of racing.

  • Cyclocross bike fit is primarily about speed and comfort

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Cyclocross fit areas we will assess and adjust:

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  • Stem length

  • Bar Height

  • Drop angle 

  • Handlebars

  • Pedal width stance

  • Saddle setback

  • Crankarms

  • Cleat positioning

  • Saddle height

  • Weight distribution

  • Reach

 

Why would you need it?

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  • Comfort

  • Optimal positioning on your bike

  • To have a smoother pedal stroke

  • Less fatigue

  • More control on tricky terrain, and up / downhill

 

What do you receive? 

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  • Cleat positioning and set up

  • Optimal position based on your biomechanics

  • Flexibility Assessment

  • Efficiency spinscan assessment

  • Efficiency drills to work on your own turbo trainer

  • Biomechanical Assessment

  • Flexibility Assessment

  • 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

  • Not feel like you're going over the handlebars on steep descents 

  • You want to be in control of the bike more

  • Takes into account multiple dismounts and mounts during a cyclocross race

  • Looks at handling and if one wheel tends to wash out more than the other

  • Weight distribution / stem length and saddle set back setup

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How will it benefit you?

 

  • Feeling less stretched out

  • Better bike handling in tight cornering situations

  • Climbing will be easier and improved, ie better efficiency

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What to bring:

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  • Your cycle shoes that you use for racing

  • Cycle shorts

  • Cycle jersey

  • Bottle of water

  • Your Cyclocross Bike

 

How much? Book online here (30 mile radius of Lightwater Surrey GU18 5YT)

 

£170

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Cyclocross Bike Sizing - Frame Size

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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. 

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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.

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