Bike Fitting | Pedalworks Bike Shop
Words by Pedalworks on 27/02/2020 08:57:00
Here at Pedalworks Bike Shop, we take bike fitting as seriously as you do. We combine considerable staff expertise with state of the art, computer-assisted diagnostics to tailor fr
Bike Fit
Unlocking Your Next Level Of Performance
Here at Pedalworks, we take fitting as seriously as you do. We combine considerable staff expertise with state of the art, computer-assisted diagnostics to tailor frame choice, touch points and cycling dynamics to your requirements. At Pedalworks we have a wide range of market-leading bike brands and component brands, we can always help you source the combination of geometry, specification and riding position that is right for you and refine key components like handlebars and saddles quickly and conveniently.
Why make it fit-first?
Riding a bike seems so intuitive. You just swing your leg over and go. But no experienced cyclist rides
without a personal assessment and a bike fitting that is entirely customised – to their body, flexibility
and strength, their riding experience and goals. They’ve learned it’s a non-negotiable.
Without a fit, it’s very likely you’re leaving barriers between you and your best performance. Worse,
you may have accepted soreness as an inevitable part of riding, or be storing up more serious risk of
injury. In some ways, it’s like driving a car. You wouldn’t dream of embarking on a journey without
an MOT. A bike fit means you can look forward to hours of riding with confidence.
Pedalworks Bike Fit Features
RIDER INTERVIEW
Discuss your riding experience and goals, lifestyle, any issues and history of pain or injury.
POSTURAL & MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT
Our fitter will observe you on the bike and identify any tightness, weaknesses and structural asymmetries. We use this information to customise fittings, and where appropriate, give guidance on technique or the benefits of further exercise or physiotherapy.
3D MAPPING
At this stage, we get you pedalling and use Dartfish Motion Capture to analyse and inform your optimal riding posture and range. Adjustments are then made from the analysing the data from the Dartfish Motion Capture technology. With the Advanced Fit we take more time (up to 3 hours) to consider fine-tuning for your optimal position on the bike.
CRITICAL TOUCHPOINTS
We look closely at the critical foot/shoe/pedal interface and consider how to support you with orthopaedic insoles (see below), wedges, stacks and shims – the building blocks to efficient power transfer, and pain-free revolutions. We undertake cleat alignment on your shoes.
MODEL RECOMMENDATIONS
At the end of the fit we will review your current bike or recommend specific models that suit you best. We are a dealer for the full range of bikes from Trek, Cannondale, Giant, Cube, Whyte and Liv. For regular customers, we can source a number of other brands – just ask.
PERSONALISATION
If you buy a new bike from us, we will make all the necessary adjustments to ensure it fits you perfectly, including swapping the stock seatpost, stem, handlebars and saddle like-for-like, if required, at no extra charge.
REPORT
We complete your fitting with a report of your measurements for you to keep and we keep your details on record.
CORE BIKE FIT
£75
- Rider Interview
- Postural and Movement Assessment
- 3D Mapping
- Model Recommendations
Allow around 1hr
ADVANCED BIKE FIT
£150
Core Bike Fit plus:
- Critical Touchpoints
- Goal specific optimisations
Allow around 3hrs
Extras
Why Pedalworks?
We take fitting as seriously as you do. We combine considerable staff expertise with state of the art,
computer-assisted diagnostics to tailor frame choice, touchpoints, and cycling dynamics to your
requirements. As a dealer with a range of market-leading brands and components, we can always
help you source the combination of geometry, specification, and riding position that is right for you
and refine key components like handlebars and saddles quickly and conveniently.
Our belief in our fitting service means we credit the cost against any eligible bike purchase. We can
very often switch components on a like-for-like basis at no extra cost, offering value for money
compared with online-only discounters.
"Prior to a bike fit I struggled with backpain. Since my bike fit with Pedalworks, I can now ride pain-free endlessly!"
Our Expertise
- Improving riders seeking upgrades in their riding position and comfort to suit faster bikes and bigger challenges
- Riders moving to a new discipline – road, gravel, MTB, cyclocross, TT
- Racers and performance-oriented riders aiming to optimise aerodynamics, power generation and pedalling efficiency – we work with newer riders, seasoned amateurs, domestic and World Tour professionals
- Riders with bio-mechanical imbalances, injuries and other adaptations
- Para-cyclists
- Women – everyone is unique, but we are praised for recognising our female customers’ needs and expectations
We recommend undertaking a full fit at any point your lifestyle, fitness, and health or style of riding change.
Bike Fitting Technology at Pedalworks
Here at Pedalworks we use the Dartfish bike-fit system. Dartfish develops and offers cutting-edge video solutions that empower its users to CAPTURE, ANALYZE and SHARE video content. Dartfish is the world leader in video-based analysis with in excess of 100,000 active users in sports, universities, stadiums, and anywhere that athletes need to understand the movement to excel. Dartfish, trusted globally by thousands of elite sport organizations, federations, and corporations, leads the world with technology to create, analyse and distribute video content.
Sidas UK specialise in solutions for 360° foot comfort. Supplying expert retailers and foot health professionals with a wide range of products and technology so they can satisfy each customer, patient or athlete with comfort, care and well-being. The Sidas Custom Bike insole is a 100% fully custom insole designed for use in cycling. Produced using high-quality materials through-out the insole, it provides day-long comfort:
- Alcantara antibacterial top cover is soft to touch and provides durability
- Confortene foam pad dampens vibration through the forefoot
- TX heel & mid-foot provides the support, reinforcement and allows direct energy transfer.