bike fit northwest?

sefton
sefton Posts: 98
edited February 2011 in Road beginners
Hi,

whos the best bike fitter in the northwest?

Coming from running I have a few niggles and think it's best to get properly fitted.

I'm in the Bolton area.

Cheers

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  • dr11
    dr11 Posts: 31
    Try here... http://www.pedalprecision.com
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Paul Hewitt Cycles, Leyland

    Dunno if Dave Lloyd still offers a service
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    It's such an important thing I'd consider travelling. My recommendation is Adrian Timmis at www.cadencesport.co.uk. He's about an hour and three quarters from Bolton.
    I had niggles with my knees, lower back and neck. He did a sterling job, discovered I had a leg length descrepancy and sorted it all out. You also get free custom footbeds which are absolutely tremendous. £100 quid :)
    It's also nice spending 3 hours chatting with a former Top level pro!
  • CarleyB
    CarleyB Posts: 475
    dr11 wrote:
    Try here... http://www.pedalprecision.com

    I couldnt see on the site where they are based. Unless I am being blind
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  • dr11
    dr11 Posts: 31
    Based at the Velodrome in Manchester, says on this page http://www.pedalprecision.com/Pedal_Pre ... e_are.html

    Comes highly recommended from two brothers who are ex-Rapha and Recycling riders www.wheelguru.co.uk
  • andy_wrx
    andy_wrx Posts: 3,396
    More on PedalPrecision here
    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12736965

    I haven't been yet...
  • CarleyB
    CarleyB Posts: 475
    ahhh cool might be worth a trip out there.
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  • rickwiggans
    rickwiggans Posts: 416
    +1 for Paul Hewitt. Don't expect repartee and merry banter - just a top job fitting you to a bike!
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  • Lochy
    Lochy Posts: 70
    +2 for Paul Hewitt
  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    +3 for Paul Hewitt, his banter is hard to extract he's just extremely dry. :)
  • CarleyB
    CarleyB Posts: 475
    Lochy wrote:
    +2 for Paul Hewitt

    yours made you buy a Kuota Kharma... is that right? Or am I remembering wrongly?
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  • Lochy
    Lochy Posts: 70
    CarleyB wrote:
    Lochy wrote:
    +2 for Paul Hewitt

    yours made you buy a Kuota Kharma... is that right? Or am I remembering wrongly?

    No, you remember rightly, but it didn't 'make me buy it per say. It was a case of what budget i had at the time and that particular frame 'fitted' me. It was either that or an Orbea - can't remember which model. Hasten to add i chose the Kuota.
  • kayakerchris
    kayakerchris Posts: 361
    +1 for cadence sport, Footbeds alone worth the money.
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  • Will Nunez
    Will Nunez Posts: 203
    I may be wrong, but Paul Hewitts does a static fit. So hell put you on a jig and measure optimum set up of bars, seat and pedals. He will ask questions about aches and pains. And he will check cleat position on shoe. At least this is what I got.

    What he didnt do is a dynamic analysis or a comprehensive shoe fitting.

    Im guessing this is adequate for newbies or enthusiasts and hobbyists.Am guessing if you are the next level up then the edge that dynamic analysis and proper shoe fitting will be worth the extra

    Has to be said though. It shaved 5 minutes off my 50 minute commute home. I can definately feel more power is getting through. Too early to say if its cured numb hands and back pain issues.
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  • Garz
    Garz Posts: 1,155
    That is quite true however the fitting is also free if you buy a bike from him. I would only pursue dynamic analysis or shoe fitting should you actually suffer bad discomfort or pain which shouldn't be confused with un-seasoned fitness or poor form.

    :)
  • griffter18
    griffter18 Posts: 53
    +2 for cadence sport.
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  • Wheelie Bin
    Wheelie Bin Posts: 162
    Epic Cycles near Ludlow... a day out from Oop North, but they're very good and it's free if you buy a bike from them.
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  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,923
    I'm from Preston and have booked a bike fit at cadence sport. So think that says something
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    rozzer32 wrote:
    I'm from Preston and have booked a bike fit at cadence sport. So think that says something

    You won't be disappointed!
  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,923
    NapoleonD wrote:
    rozzer32 wrote:
    I'm from Preston and have booked a bike fit at cadence sport. So think that says something

    You won't be disappointed!

    I can't wait, not got it till April because my Cervelo won't be built up until March. Hopefully he will sort out those little niggles out.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I'd get one before the bike's built up tbh in case of stem issues...
  • rozzer32
    rozzer32 Posts: 3,923
    NapoleonD wrote:
    I'd get one before the bike's built up tbh in case of stem issues...

    All the bars, stem etc I already had around. So I would have to buy new bits anyway. I'm just waiting on funds to get the groupset. Although I think I will give him a ring to discuss crank lengths. I run 170 at the minute and I find them fine but he is the expert after all.
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  • nickempop
    nickempop Posts: 73
    Anybody know anyone closer to Barnstaple in Devon or is it worth the 4hr drive? :)

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