Bike fit recommendation – London?

adlopa

Can anyone recommend a bike fit specialist in or around central London, ideally based on recent experience?

Specifically, this is to get some extra insight for a bespoke frame build. That's going to be based on an existing frame that feels ~90% comfortable (and has never been professionally set up), but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything before things get spendy. That also means I could do with a fitter that can liaise with a designer (who doesn't handle fitting themselves), if need be, or at least suggest geometry changes, if required.

Incidentally, I have emailed the Bike Whisperer, but didn't get a reply, so they're crossed off the list...

londoncommuter

I know nothing about this but so should shut up but is that usual? Wouldn't it be much better to find a builder who also fits so you don't get each blaming the other if your dream frame isn't quite right when finished?

meanredspider

Adlopa wrote:

Incidentally, I have emailed the Bike Whisperer, but didn't get a reply, so they're crossed off the list...

They had a baby which I think has put work on hold.

adlopa

The frame builder does all the work remotely based on my spec, which is perhaps a little unusual, but I suppose a professional bike fitter is better able to assess frame geometry for comfort and then the two can liaise for the best design. Having never commissioned a custom frame before, I don't know how common this approach is, but the builder has been doing it this way for a long time and has many, many positive reviews. I haven't pulled the trigger yet, so the fit is a first step to see how the proposed geometry will work – and will be useful for the template bike in any case. At least that's my plan...

jasgill

meanredspider wrote:

Adlopa wrote:

Incidentally, I have emailed the Bike Whisperer, but didn't get a reply, so they're crossed off the list...

They had a baby which I think has put work on hold.

Persist with trying to get hold of Scherrit, certainly worth it. Try to give him a call on 0118 971 2860

I've been using him for years and can highly recommend him.

Midlands Grimpeur

Cyclefit know their stuff, they also provide bike fit support for Trek-Segafredo.

The other well known one is Bespoke, been in the shop a few times but never used any of their fit services personally.

meesterbond

Both of my custom bikes were built remotely, one following a bike fit at Bespoke and the other using that data, a frame that I knew fit and some basic measurements.

If you've already decided on the builder though, have a word with them and see what their preferred approach would be. Not much point paying for a full bike fit if it's not required.

keith57

Would very much recommend Roger Graver, was Mosquito, now Velorution www.velorution.com

They're at 123 Essex Rd, London N1 2SN I still use his fitting measurements to size new bikes now. I recommended him to 2 friends and they all said the same, very good! Not too many gadgets, just a lot of knowledge, time and attention to detail.

Thigh_burn

In the past couple of days I used the St James's Bespoke for a bike fit.

I was very impressed with the process. They made some pretty fundamental changes to my seat height and cleats. I haven't ridden the bike much since, so can't judge long-term impact of the fit, but just the relatively short ride home was significantly more comfortable and powerful. On my recent experience, I recommend them. I went to them based on recommendations on here and convenience.

adlopa

Thanks everyone. Bike Whisperer did eventually surface, so I've tentatively gone with them as they already have a good relationship with the frame builder. Now just a 5-week wait for the fit...