Bike fit and back pain

RR75
RR75 Posts: 23
edited June 2009 in Road beginners
I've been cycling for about a year - my bike's a Specialised Allez 27.

I was never properly measured up and fitted when I bought it (I know, silly mistake), and I get minor back pain on long rides (2 hours plus). I know this could be poor posture, but it would give me more confidence to get checked out - then I could look again at seat position, stem length etc.

I don't want to buy a new bike, nor spend £210 on cyclefit. Any suggestions?

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  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Fatbirds don't fly offer a fitting service for £80. Never used it myself tho, so can't comment on how effective it is. You'll probably find most decent bikes shops will offer fittings at a similar price (for existing bikes that is, normally free if you're buying a new one)
  • RR75
    RR75 Posts: 23
    Thanks - I can live with £80.

    Any recommendations in SW London? Mend-a-bike are nearby, are they any good?
  • Kneesaway
    Kneesaway Posts: 56
    Check your posture out here first, it might save you a few quid.

    http://bikedynamics.co.uk/page_1228826262495.html

    Kneesaway
  • Gavin Gilbert
    Gavin Gilbert Posts: 4,019
    RR75 wrote:
    Thanks - I can live with £80.

    Any recommendations in SW London? Mend-a-bike are nearby, are they any good?

    Sigma in Hampton quote £120 for their fitting service.; just think of it as paying for 2 trips to the chiropractor.

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