http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Bike fitting? en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:31:25 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954&page=2#post-311393 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:05:05 +0000 unhurt 311393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Both my bike fits were on bikes I already owned &amp; had ridden a fair bit / a whole lot, and both made everything more comfortable / easier, so I'd say it's definitely worth a try. And that was "just" the relatively cheap low-tech BikeCraft fits.</p> <p>ETA: though depending how long the physio suggested you pause... when I did my elbow / shoulder in crashing the physio basically told me, "Look, you can stop cycling for six weeks and after that all should be well, OR you can keep cycling and in six months we'll probably still be trying to sort this out. Which would you rather?" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954&page=2#post-311392 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 11:01:54 +0000 acsimpson 311392@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Kenny's CV includes <em>"TransAlba Bike Race Physiotherapist"</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954&page=2#post-311247 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:59:16 +0000 gembo 311247@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@hankchief, yes you need a better suggestion from a different physio </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954&page=2#post-311241 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:17:53 +0000 Frenchy 311241@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No personal experience, but someone did recommend Kenny at Space physios to me for this kind of thing: <a href="https://spaceclinics.co.uk/kenny-watt/" rel="nofollow">https://spaceclinics.co.uk/kenny-watt/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954&page=2#post-311230 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:17:02 +0000 HankChief 311230@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Has anyone had any experience of having a bike fit on their town bike(s)?</p> <p>Or a physio led bike fit?</p> <p>I've never heard of them, so thought I'd try here...</p> <p>My knee problems continue and my physio has suggested that I pause my cycling for a bit until they start to settle down.</p> <p>They did suggest that I should look at a bike position that takes into account my gubbed knees, hence the physio led bike for, which would need to be for one of my town bikes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272583 Tue, 16 Jan 2018 14:36:29 +0000 Schemieradge 272583@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes. The specific problem I was having was having too much weight on my wrists. I think we made a lot of progress in adjusting my reach, but I found I was still struggling with too much forward weight once I'd ridden it for a couple of weeks. So I think my problem is ongoing in that respect...<br /> But it was still useful to spend the time thinking about the objectives of bike fitting and I feel I'm better placed to make adjustments myself now.<br /> And I'll add the caveat that I never got a full bike-fit - it was a more brief affair - so we might have done better if we'd spent longer on the problem. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272485 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:31:14 +0000 amir 272485@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was it useful, @Schemieradge? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272483 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:26:25 +0000 Schemieradge 272483@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've used this bloke recently - the main advantage for me was that I'm not in the city so the fact he comes to your house was a major plus:<br /> <a href="http://www.claymorebikefit.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.claymorebikefit.co.uk/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272445 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:13:28 +0000 chdot 272445@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Because each frame takes an average 150 hours to create, only a handful are made each year. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="http://www.demonframeworks.com/frames/" rel="nofollow">http://www.demonframeworks.com/frames/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272442 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:28:56 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272442@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Made to measure bike anyone?</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/jan/15/modern-engineer-building-classic-bicycle-frames-in-pictures" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2018/jan/15/modern-engineer-building-classic-bicycle-frames-in-pictures</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272434 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:06:33 +0000 acsimpson 272434@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was very impressed with a shoe fitting from Criterium which was included in the price of shoes despite them being in the sale.</p> <p>Hart's also do a bike fitting for considerably less than Criterium. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272433 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:01:12 +0000 amir 272433@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks Hankchief </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272428 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 20:14:20 +0000 HankChief 272428@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had a bike fit at Criterium when I got my fast bike. They were very thorough and went through things I wouldn't have thought of.</p> <p>The initial fit worked well until I went beyond 90miles and then I got a little soreness in the knees as my legs got tired, so I went back and they helped with a final tweak to find the perfect fit for long distances.</p> <p>Would recommend. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272413 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:48:03 +0000 amir 272413@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm also wondering about this so thanks Frenchy for bumping.</p> <p>Has anyone tried the fitting at Criterium Cycles in Dobbies? It's more convenient for those of us in Midlothian and South Edinburgh than Ronde </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272411 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:32:43 +0000 I were right about that saddle 272411@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>I stood in puppy pee</em></p> <p>#accidentalautobiography?</p> <p>Also, reminds me of the rat piss pasta hallucination post. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272409 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 15:22:40 +0000 LaidBack 272409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh Bike Fitting in Ronde?<br /> Dougie Shaw qualified Retül person. He shared part of the LB shop at first so do have bias.<br /> Have seen him at work and he is good.</p> <p>@unhurt - good story :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272407 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:49:25 +0000 unhurt 272407@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bike Craft on Ferry Road. Not too expensive (no lasers involved) and also they gave me free socks because I stood in puppy pee in mine while we were doing it. (Short story: puppy belonged to shop next door.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272405 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:42:47 +0000 chdot 272405@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Think there's been a newer thread, but updates here will be useful. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-272404 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:37:10 +0000 Frenchy 272404@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bump.</p> <p>Considering a proper bike fitting, and wondering where in Edinburgh does them? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156581 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:14:03 +0000 steveo 156581@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My right foot barely ever leaves the pedal, I tend to always put my left foot down. I wonder if the left foot being down on the road and always skimming on and off the pedal wears it quicker.</p> <p>On another slightly related note, my left SPD is nice and free by my right one sometimes needs some encouragement to come free. Is this my pedal seizing or my cleat wearing out? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156579 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:03:44 +0000 chdot 156579@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Almost related -</p> <p>Just taken shoes to be mended, one worn almost through - most of my bikes have metal pedals. </p> <p>Surprised to find it was left shoe (and similar wear on previous pair). </p> <p>Just <em>assumed</em> I'd be 'right footed' (as well as right handed) <em>plus</em> (almost) always start with right foot. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156577 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:56:35 +0000 Dave 156577@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo, hard to describe but I think it's because my feet feel more supported (like I'm pushing square onto a larger surface) rather than anticipation of dodgy knees later - I don't really think about that much when the chase is on. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156564 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 22:50:22 +0000 Coxy 156564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have used Ronde too. £85 for over 3 hours. Fixed my knee pain and my legs have even changed shape too. Stem change, saddle moved and insert for shoe as shim not suitable. Very friendly, relaxed and thorough. I would not hesitate to recommend them. You can ogle the expensive bike porn, too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156554 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:47:23 +0000 gembo 156554@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dave you feel more powerful because you feel you can go for it and not have recurring niggles because of the insoles?</p> <p>I feel I should get longer handle bar stems as have wee legs but long back. This I hope would stop me getting a sore back after about three hours.?? I can adjust the stem but can't remember which direction would lead to me extending the reach? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156451 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 08:36:59 +0000 Dave 156451@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My knees have been vastly happier since I got hold of Specialised insoles and foot wedges for my shoes.</p> <p>I was sceptical but the low cost (both half price from the bike co-op at the time) combined with a looming three week cycling mission in Cuba nudged me to giving them a try. </p> <p>As well as massively ramping up my mileage without any re-emergence of previous issues (touch wood), I actually feel a lot more powerful on the bike. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156450 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 02:34:10 +0000 CalumX 156450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I recently did a bike fit at Ronde with Mark. £80, but well worth it - you get 2 hours with Mark, much of which is spent on a turbo with him observing, adjusting things, etc. I picked up some coaching tips from him too. Has made a HUGE difference to my riding. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156420 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:45:59 +0000 Snowy 156420@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks all for the suggestions and thanks DaveC for the article - I've got a few suspicions now! Will get a fitting booked ASAP. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156400 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:00:02 +0000 DaveC 156400@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This may help, though I don't have time to read it all at work!</p> <p><a href="http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/11/knee-pain/" rel="nofollow">http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/11/knee-pain/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156397 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:55:43 +0000 Snowy 156397@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@DaveC</p> <p>At present, long rides cause specific pain behind the kneecap, both sides. I want to figure out if it's my position. </p> <p>Maybe I'm just not training up to long rides correctly! But I don't want to add mileage if my position is wrong in the first place, so I want to check.</p> <p>Longest I've done in the last 9 months is 135 miles. That gave me really sore knees, although the pain was gone within 2 days. I tend to do 80-100 mile rides about 5 times a year. Those are usually fine.</p> <p>It would be great to consider building up to do something like the Snow Roads. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12954#post-156396 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:49:59 +0000 tk 156396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>PlanetX are still doing the Tri Centre bike fits as before although they are planiing to upgrade to a fancy digital system soon which will put their prices up and bring them in line with the other stores </p>