http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Anyone used Edinburgh Bike Fitting? en Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:14 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-352453 Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:42:18 +0000 mcairney 352453@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I’ve bit the bullet after developing a bit of outer knee pain which I’m putting down to cleat position. Not cheap but hopefully does the job (I’ve booked Dougie based on the recommendations here) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337548 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:45:39 +0000 amir 337548@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337545 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:51:04 +0000 mercury1and2 337545@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As above i would recommend dougie at edinburgh bike fitting </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337542 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:35:34 +0000 Greenroofer 337542@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Highly recommend Dougie at Edinburgh Bike Fitting. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337524 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:31:20 +0000 ARobComp 337524@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If he crosses the FRB trying to find either of the bike fitting places then he's gone too far... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337523 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:25:30 +0000 gembo 337523@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ta, will pass on to the would be Iron Man. How he will cope with directions given he kept looking for us top cross the Forth Bridge again yesterday after we returned via Kincardine I dunno </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337516 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:39:09 +0000 ARobComp 337516@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh Bike fitting still going from a new shop on leith walk. </p> <p>Also another place down on Salamander street called Bramblers although one of the audax guys decided not to go there, not sure why. </p> <p>I'm going to be visiting EBF in next few weeks to try and sort out a recurring bit of shoulder pain I get. My Physio recommended them as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-337485 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:08:59 +0000 gembo 337485@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Where in Edinburgh is still doing bike fitting? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-199175 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:40:19 +0000 Baldcyclist 199175@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Be good if they did have bike parking now.</p> <p>email conversation from last year (there's still no info on their website):</p> <p>"<br /> Hi Baldcyclist,</p> <p>We do not have any designated cycle parking at the venue, however there are areas where you are free to chain the bike up on your arrival. </p> <p>Kindest regards</p> <p>Corporate Sales Coordinator</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.poutevent.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.poutevent.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.edinburghweddingfair.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghweddingfair.com</a></p> <p>Winner of 'Best Large Venue' at the Scottish Event Awards</p> <p>-----Original Message-----<br /> Sent: 04 April 2014 14:21<br /> To: Sales<br /> Subject: <a href="http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com/contact-us" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghcornexchange.com/contact-us</a> - General Enquiry - generated from the Contact Us page.</p> <p>Name: Mr Baldcyclist</p> <p>Email: .................</p> <p>Telephone No: ................</p> <p>Comments: Hi,</p> <p>I am attending the ........ conference in a couple of weeks. Can you tell me if there is cycle parking at the venue, and if so, if it is secure?</p> <p>There appears to be no information on your website regarding cycle provision, which is a little disappointing (unless I have missed it).</p> <p>Thanks in advance,<br /> Baldcyclist.<br /> " </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-199161 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:33:17 +0000 Arellcat 199161@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>According to <a href="http://www.cyclefestedinburgh.com/event-information">CycleFest Edinburgh</a>:</p> <p><em>"There will be a secured cycle parking facility available onsite for all visitors who travel by bike."</em></p> <p>I've asked them for more information about location and capacity. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-199147 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 12:17:35 +0000 Baldcyclist 199147@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Lots of bike parking there I assume"</p> <p>Only if the event is providing it, the place has none.</p> <p>I attended a conference there last year and emailed them about bike parking, and they emailed back saying "there are some railings outside the venue"</p> <p>That is where I parked, but from memory, there was enough room for maybe 8bikes. Maybe there is more now, or maybe they just anticipate the 'cyclists' will be turning up in their Audi's? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-199123 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 10:54:11 +0000 LaidBack 199123@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>EBF is going. Lots of bike parking there I assume. I'm not able to attend Bike Fest (mark 2) but sure i'll hear how it goes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198906 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:13:40 +0000 mercury1and2 198906@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I could be wrong but i think Edinburgh bike fitting is going to be at the bike fest event at the edinburgh corn exchange 19th sept so may be worth a visit </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198905 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:54:11 +0000 chdot 198905@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Only joking. 'We' can deviate into anything on CCE (I think). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198904 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:52:45 +0000 chdot 198904@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"maybe we need a <strike>thread</strike> forum for reluctant runners" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198903 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:39:03 +0000 SRD 198903@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo @wc maybe we need a thread for reluctant runners? </p> <p>I seem to be signed up for the 'morunning' event in Holyrood in November (my work's entering a team). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198902 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:10:08 +0000 LaidBack 198902@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes WC... as ARobComp says it's worthwhile. The Retül rig looks at all aspects with relation to saddle height, crank length, stem angle etc</p> <p>It can of course suggest bikes that fit most closely from a database held (unfortunately!)<br /> Although neighbours with 'The Sector', Mr Shaw will not flog you an Enigma or Storck! You may be temped though as the favoured waiting room is that side of the linked businesses here. LB bikes is closer though which does worry some of EBF's clients. (ie by associating with deviant cycling). </p> <p>He does a lot of fittings and can work in a time to suit you. Give him a call / email and have a look in at LB too. We've been four years here now. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198897 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:02:45 +0000 ARobComp 198897@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Doug is very good at fitting and has many many fits under his belt - he's also a sports scientist and has raced extensively. I had a fit and from fitting my cleats through to positioning the road bike for a more aggressive but more comfortable fit whic put less pressure on my hands. He also critiqued my pedalling style and we investigate what size frame would be best for me for a new CX bike. </p> <p>I'm not going to say I kept 100% of the fit I ended up with - over time I've adapted a touch here and there, but it was a very valuable experience and since then my body position has been much better, and less pressure on my arms. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198895 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:00:23 +0000 steveo 198895@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've managed to get to a (fairly slow) 10k running pace over the last 6 months and am much fitter than I've been in years but last time I was mountain biking I was reminded how weak I am in the upper body. I wonder if something fairly simple would be a good idea for that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198894 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:44:09 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 198894@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh, and lots of core stuff as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198893 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:43:36 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 198893@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My drumming teacher is a devotee of kettle <em>clubs</em> which just seem brutal. But yeah, have got a new fitness regime planned (I went for a <em>run</em> last night....! Just a slow 5k) which has some upper body stuff.</p> <p>At the very least I've been told I need bigger arms before I'm allowed to have my mid-life crisis 40th birthday tattoo next year. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198891 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:15:15 +0000 Min 198891@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I can't comment on bike fitting (although I am sure it would help) but I also feel sure that some upper body strength training would help also. You don't get the strength you need for cycling from cycling and with cross you must have to lift the bike and so on. I am thinking some kettlebell or balance ball type stuff rather than traditional lifting barbells up and down. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15443#post-198884 Tue, 15 Sep 2015 14:34:16 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 198884@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>And do they check you out on your current bike / give you the details to be able to change the setup of that? @laidback?</p> <p>Acutely aware after half an hour of cross racing of being hunched and my shoulders being ridiculously tight (photos confirmed my descent into hunchbackedness as the last race went on). Looking to see if a setup could help relieve that, as well as make me a bit more efficient.</p> <p>p.s. I'm sure there was a thread about this before, but I can't find it! </p>