We offer bike fitting with a difference.
Here at Louis Jones we offer a service specifically targeting injured cyclists. We are not a traditional bike fitting service, like the kind you would expect to receive at a bike store. We are interested in the root cause of your injury, and how you and your bike synchronise. Although performance is important, our focus is on finding your optimal position for comfort and efficiency. Many of our clients who become pain free, also notice a significant improvement in cycling economy and reduction in effort.
What can you expect from this service?
As qualified therapists, we have a greater understanding of anatomy and function, so not only can we identify problems with your posture or certain structures in your body, but we are trained to resolve these issues through manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation. We can adapt your current bike, to you, making for the most comfortable position possible, whether you’re a seasoned racer, a weekend warrior, or just a casual commuter.
It is our main focus to adapt your bike for an enjoyable, comfortable ride. It is a byproduct of our service, that you will see improvements in your riding performance due to the improvement in efficiency. When you buy a bike from new, at a store, hopefully part of the service you pay for includes advice on the correct size frame, saddle and bars for your body. However, a lot of people will buy second hand bikes, often online or from cyclists who are upgrading.
You don’t always know what you’re buying or whether the bike is right for you until you actually ride it. This is where we come in to help you. Our therapists can drastically improve your position on your bike, and most importantly, will not require you to spend money adapting your bike. We aim to save you money, by manipulating and tweaking your current bike, without the need to buy expensive parts.
What should you bring for your bike fit?
You will need:
Your bike
Your bike shoes
Cycling shorts/bib shorts
Three key areas we can adapt
A bike fit can be challenging but ultimately rewarding and fun. There are 3 key areas of the bike we can adapt to make your position more comfortable and efficient.
Saddle
The saddle height is most important to allow optimal joint movement at the hips, knees and ankles. We also have the ability to tilt the saddle and bring the saddle forwards or backwards depending on our detailed assessment.
Handlebars
If you're riding a road bike then we have the ability to rotate your handlebars in order to find your optimal reach, as well as being able to raise or lower them too. This often saves time and money, replacing components such as the stem.
Pedal interface
This area can be quite complex depending on the type of pedal you use. We have dealt with all types including SPD, SPDSL, Speedplay, Look etc. In some situations, we may recommend orthotics that go inside your bike shoes to assist with your biomechanics.
Making adjustments to one area can have a significant impact on your position and your comfort. Also adjusting one area can have a knock on affect of then being required to adjust another area, until we get the perfect fit. Once you have your perfect setup, your measurements will be recorded so that if you should ever need to dismantle your bike for packing in a bike box etc, you will easily be able to set your bike up again in its optimal position.
We have performed bike fits on cyclists of all levels, from weekend warriors and commuters to CAT B and C riders and ironman competitors. All our cyclists have greatly benefitted from our service. To book a bike fit, click on the button below.
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Saddle
Handlebars
Pedal interface
