Road Bike Fitting
What is it?
A full biomechanical assessment of your posture and flexibility as they
relate to your cycling position. This can be for commuting, touring,
road racing or doing a sportive, all the way up to doing a multi day tour such as the Raid Pyrenean. This will look at your efficiency, plumb line testing, fore / aft measurements, power split between left / right pedal, and address any complaints / injuries
Why would you need it?
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Maybe you don't climb as well as you could or your friends
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You have knee, hip or lower back pain from cycling?
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You're suffering from tight shoulders or neck
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You have an overuse injury you can't seem to get rid of!
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Seeking more comfort, power, speed and efficiency
What do you receive with your road bike fitting?
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Flexibility and a Dynamic Postural Assessment
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Spinscan efficiency testing
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Cleat positioning and set up
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Optimal position based on your biomechanics
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Efficiency drills to work on your own turbo trainer
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Customised Core Strength and stretching exercises
Why is it different from other types of bike fits?
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Much more about comfort
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Reducing shock from the road
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Setting up the handlebars and fore / aft position so you are balanced on the bike
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Measuring efficiency and power split in more depth
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Cleat setup is looked at in more depth
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Option of the Look Keo cleat set up
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Road race set up has a slightly more aggressive positioning
How will it benefit you?
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Higher average speeds
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Lower average heart rate
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Better efficiency so less effort to go the same speed / same effort for faster speeds by 1-2 kph average
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Ability to produce and utilise more power
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Reducing aches and pains with lemond wedges
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You'll be able to climb better
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You'll learn how to use your hamstrings and ankling techniques for 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 Road Bike
How much?
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£170 plus wedges £3 each
