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Bike Fit Foundation

Ideal for:

commuter cyclist looking to improve their comfort and efficiency when cycling.
If your riding for 1 hour plus I suggest the endurance fit which will give you a more comprehensive fit.

Covers:

Off the bike: Biomechanical Assessment including assessment of leg or foot length differences. Basic flexibility and strength tests.
On the bike: A visual screen
Bike Adjustments: Seat height and fore-aft
Handle Bar height and length
Saddle choice
Cleat positioning

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Covers:

Off the bike: Biomechanical Assessment: passive and active range of movements,
asymmetry in leg and foot length, any spinal or bony deformity, all of which will need considering when it comes to optimising the clients ideal position on the bike. Any muscle weakness or tightness will also be assessed.
On the bike: An in-depth ‘Body Positioning’ assessment whilst you are riding at different intensities and different positions. This will include a series of minor changes to their position that I will adapt further with your feedback to specific questions.
I will offer orthotics including inner soles and cleat shims and wedges which is a crucial part in optimising their position.
I will also use saddle pressure mapping and video capture to help assess to enhance your bike fit further.
The free follow up: Once you've had a chance to test out the new position and complete any exercise rehab programme you can come back and get the position dialled in further.

Excludes :

For the competitive cyclist looking to improve their power out put and aerodynamics.
As with the endurance fit you will get a full biomechanical assessment with the emphasis on your strength and flexibility to help determine your best riding position.
I will also assess for any physical variables and offer to help determine the best bike fit for you.
I now offer saddle pressure mapping to help fine tune body position and weight distribution on the bike.
Using the Body Positioning technique I will look to find the best aero position whilst at the same time achieving your optimal riding position and pedalling technique.

Covers:

Bike Adjustments: Seat height and fore-aft
Set up of aero/triathlon bars
Saddle choice
Foot & Cleat positioning, I will offer orthotics including inner soles & cleat shims or wedges which is a crucial part in optimising their position.
A free follow-up to review your position on the bike but also retest your strength and flexibility to see if your position can be improved further.