Bike fitting - HOW MUCH!!

flateric

120 quid!!

ok in fairness that is a full physical assessment, massage, video of riding on turbo trainer, in all 3 hours spent in the shop being well and truly fitted to the bike.!!!!

Wow.

mike

kev77

Blimey charlie!

cornerblock

kev77 wrote:

Blimey charlie!

No! Spend it on the bike fitting.

iandennis

Specialized Store ?

I paid £120 for mine and I would say that its been worthwhile, mainly for the foot and knee benefits.

Still a lot of money though, next time if I buy another bike from them I'll try to use the data I already have to fit the bike.

I suppose that's an advantage, if you go back for another bike then the fitting is already done.

flateric

Trek store actually. In fairness for what you get, especially if there are inury issues and stuff its probably worth it.

MarcBC

You should have had that money credited against the cost of a new bike.

flateric

I wouldnt do it, i might pop the bike in for a basic set up check that they very kindly offered, i think i will spend that amount on a fit when the price of it is smaller than the value of the bike!

sungod

cheap at the price, bad fit can result in long term discomfort, even injury

tbh 40 quid an hour for someone trained, qualified and experienced, plus use of the premises and equipment is pretty good value

richard205

120 quid against 6 weeks off work after a knee op....or having to take drugs every day to ease the pain.

Seems quite reasonable for the amount of time it takes. If it was a 1/2 hour job then yes it would be above bmw servicing costs.... :shock:

flateric

Oh I actually agree it is good money. My weekly milage is pretty low at the moment but if i covered longer distances or raced i would do this.

sloppyschleckonds

Do you get free Haribos?

petejuk

As the others have said, it could be excellent value if it makes your riding more comfortable and you avoid unnecessary injury. It needs to be viewed as an investment and, considering it was 3 hrs worth, its likely to be very beneficial.

flateric

Its in a big camping shop so you could probably wangle a costa coffee from upstairs!!

And cake......

Thebigbee

I set my bikes up just with advice on here and on the net.

I think getting the right size frame is the most crucial thing but there is plenty of info about that on here.

The only problems I have encountered was the common lower back pain which was simply resolved by adjusting my seat height and how far or back my seat is.

If you have the time, money and inclination to do it it's probably a good idea.

I have just spent about that much on getting SPDs and shoes, new derailleurs, spare tubes, anti theft skewers and a heart rate monitor.

I feel that I have got better value than spending out the same for someone to tell me what I already "think" I know!

Cheers

Fenred

Cornerblock wrote:

kev77 wrote:

Blimey charlie!

No! Spend it on the bike fitting.

Evil Laugh

Me and the missus both got a fitting at the bike whisperer in Ealing prior to doing a 700 mile ride which we are now half way through.

It was £190 I think each. It's by far and away the best money I've spent on my bike. I went there happy to do our trip with my bike as it was and actually nothing got moved that much at all. My bars and stem stayed as they were. Scherrit spent a good deal of time on my shoes and saddle and the benefits are great. A slight shift forward in my whole position has given me loads more power and an immensely comfortable drops position, im spending a lot of time there belting along the flats at a pace I wasn't previously familiar with. No bike part has given me the level of improvement I'm experiencing and I stress I was previously quite happy with my fit. I only really went as I'm buying an expensive new frame next month and I wanted to be doubly sure of my sizing and fit, plus thought it wouldn't hurt before our trip through France.

For my girlfriend the change has been even more drastic. She had some back and knee issues which meant she often complained after her 12 mile commute, she had good days and bad days. Scherrit again spent a lot of time setting her shoes up and building her arch supports with custom insoles and the results were amazing. Instantly no back or knee pain, yesterday she rode 80 miles, our 4th long day in a row.

I think we both baulked at the price at first but it has been so worth it. We will both always go back to scherrit for fittings and advice and have recommended him to all of our cycling friends. I would say his shoe/cleat setup and new bike advice would be really useful to relative beginners and good value at I think £75 each.

MountainMonster

Thebigbee wrote:

I set my bikes up just with advice on here and on the net.

I think getting the right size frame is the most crucial thing but there is plenty of info about that on here.

The only problems I have encountered was the common lower back pain which was simply resolved by adjusting my seat height and how far or back my seat is.

If you have the time, money and inclination to do it it's probably a good idea.

I have just spent about that much on getting SPDs and shoes, new derailleurs, spare tubes, anti theft skewers and a heart rate monitor.

I feel that I have got better value than spending out the same for someone to tell me what I already "think" I know!

Cheers

Just realise while you may think it is a waste, your bike could also be set up wrong. Most people think their right with their set up if it feels decently ok, but can have the position all wrong to the point they get injured later on down the road.

Secteur

Precision Fit at the velodrome in Manchester quoted me £120 for full fit including shoe/cleat assessment.

Not sure exactly what is involved (just measuring or special video / camera / computer assessment).

Seems that this is the standard price for a decent full fit.

Thebigbee

MountainMonster wrote:

Thebigbee wrote:

If you have the time, money and inclination to do it it's probably a good idea.

I have just spent about that much on getting SPDs and shoes, new derailleurs, spare tubes, anti theft skewers and a heart rate monitor.

I feel that I have got better value than spending out the same for someone to tell me what I already "think" I know!

Cheers

Just realise while you may think it is a waste, your bike could also be set up wrong. Most people think their right with their set up if it feels decently ok, but can have the position all wrong to the point they get injured later on down the road.

I didn't say it was a waste. If I had a couple of hundred quid just lying around then I would probably get it done. Then again, if I had a few hundred quid spare I wouldn't have bought a £600 bike!

I was just saying for that kind of money I upgraded parts and got equipment i.e SPD and shoes - which for me is a better spend.

If you can afford it then go for it. Although I expect there are millions of riders who haven't forked out and get on just fine. Each to their own.

MountainMonster

Thebigbee wrote:

MountainMonster wrote:

Thebigbee wrote:

If you have the time, money and inclination to do it it's probably a good idea.

I have just spent about that much on getting SPDs and shoes, new derailleurs, spare tubes, anti theft skewers and a heart rate monitor.

I feel that I have got better value than spending out the same for someone to tell me what I already "think" I know!

Cheers

Just realise while you may think it is a waste, your bike could also be set up wrong. Most people think their right with their set up if it feels decently ok, but can have the position all wrong to the point they get injured later on down the road.

I didn't say it was a waste. If I had a couple of hundred quid just lying around then I would probably get it done. Then again, if I had a few hundred quid spare I wouldn't have bought a £600 bike!

I was just saying for that kind of money I upgraded parts and got equipment i.e SPD and shoes - which for me is a better spend.

If you can afford it then go for it. Although I expect there are millions of riders who haven't forked out and get on just fine. Each to their own.

That is true, upgrades have their point, but apart from wheels, and sometimes forks, there is not much of an improvement compared to costs. People may get along fine, but you never know how much better you could be with a proper fit.

CiB

OP. Your location shows you in Milton Keynes. Do yourself a favour and book a fit at 23C, top of Stony Stratford High Street down the alley way next to Cycle King (cough spit). It's the best £80 you can spend on bike goodies; 2-3 hours going through everything; Alan knows what he's on about and follow-ups are included. He's good.

This assumes that you're not talking about 23C already and he's whacked his prices up since I went last year. I didn't get a video though.

http://www.twenty3c.co.uk/

shane r

I recently had a bike fit from Alan at Twenty3C www.twenty3c.co.uk

It took 3.5 hours and was about the same money being spoken about here.

The key is that a proper pro fit is not about the bike-it's about YOU. The things you learn about your own fitness, potential and limitations can be applied to your existing bike or any you will have. It will also shape your training and give acute insight into how you ride your bike etc. This bit normally takes the lion's share of the time. Then, armed with all of that info, you can apply it to your bike fit.

All of your fit info should be documented and your bike should be measured closely so if it should be ripped off tomorrow, you'll be able to set it back up exactly as it was.

Everyone will gain something different from a pro fit. The main thing I gained was a loss of back pain which was in part due to bike fit and in part due to how I was riding. Before the pro fit I would get back pain after 30 miles or so and avoided riding on the drops as it was uncomfortable. After the fit the pain has all but disappeared and I can stay in the drops for ages.

Very highly recommended.

shane r

CiB wrote:

http://www.twenty3c.co.uk/

Doh! snap.

flateric

Good value i recokon!! i will speak to one of the many LBS type shops we have in MK and get some basic fit advice. I think i am about there anyway although there is always room to improve i guess!

A lot of it is getting used to the bike!

mike

kingrollo

Ive just signed up for £120 fit with Adrain Timmis @ cadencesport - hope its worth it. I am currently off the bike with a back injury - hoping this helps sort it.

Anybody any advice of how to get the best out of these fitting sessions ? I was called in for a fitting when I purchased my bike - but must confess I was little dissapointed to be told my position was pretty close - and it only took about 20 minutes - I want to avoid that scenario again

Evil Laugh

I think who you go to is as important as whether you have one or not. In my girlfriends case she had a fit when she got her bike built from scratch by our lbs. The fit with the bike whisperer was far superior. The way he balances your feet with shims/insoles etc was the key thing for both of us. I would do good research into who you're being fitted with and would want the shoe/cleat/saddle setup to be very thorough as this would seem to be the root of most back and knee issues.

Seriously, don't underestimate a GOOD fitting. It will make your £600 bike feel amazing.

rob\'s_lexx

can anyone reccomend a good bike fitting place in the east midlands? I'm based in leicetershire..

thanks very much in advance

rob

kingrollo

rob\'s_lexx wrote:

can anyone reccomend a good bike fitting place in the east midlands? I'm based in leicetershire..

thanks very much in advance

rob

Well I am booked for Adrian Timmis in Burton on Trent will let you know how it goes !

bobinski

I went to The Bike Whisperer just over a week ago and was seen by Scherrit.
My experience has been entirely positive. lingering and at times pretty disabling back and knee pains have gone. Scheritt hardly touched my position more than a few mms at each of the relevant contact points but it was all enough in total to make a huge difference to comfort and a not too negligible impact on power.He also added shims to the inserts in my shoes. I am one mile ph faster on my training runs. It is as simple as that.

I also learnt that despite my age, 48y, and l4/l5 disc problems in the past that required an operation I shied away from, I am actually quite flexible in my lower back and benefited from a slightly more stretched out position. And rotating the bars and hoods now means I am finally comfortable on the drops.

I would highly recommend him to anyone who is unsure about their position on the bike or who suffers from persistent pain when riding. He may be able to help.

springtide9

flateric wrote:

120 quid!!

ok in fairness that is a full physical assessment, massage, video of riding on turbo trainer, in all 3 hours spent in the shop being well and truly fitted to the bike.!!!!

How much would you have paid a plumber or electrician for 3 hrs work?

flateric

springtide9 wrote:

flateric wrote:

120 quid!!

ok in fairness that is a full physical assessment, massage, video of riding on turbo trainer, in all 3 hours spent in the shop being well and truly fitted to the bike.!!!!

How much would you have paid a plumber or electrician for 3 hrs work?

Exactly, i admit to being suprised at the cost but in fairness for what you get its very reasonable, and you get a better ride as a result.

That being said i would struggle paying almost half what i paid for my bike getting it fitted for the milage i am doing!!!!