I read somewhere that apart from Cyclefit and Mosquito in London there is a bike shop or somewhere in Southampton with a bike fitter qualified from the Serotta School of Cycling Ergonomics.
I tried to Google it but gave up due to lack of success.
Anybody knows who/ where in Southampton?
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Sorry - I've only seen London mentioned.
Sorry Croc for sort using your thread to be cynical - can't help with the question I'm afraid.
I think there is a need for bike fitting PS. I've never really been fitted properly - even when getting custom frames.
Not prepared to pay what Cyclefit charge.
I am sure that I could benefit from an experts eye
Nah Cougie, no such luck re ther lotto but I will keep on trying
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I'm probably old school but I reckon most good road bike shops or even experienced road cyclists can do the job as well as the hyped fitting systems you see advertised.
I have knees problem when I cycle over 40 miles hence why I am wondering
If yes then head to Bicycle Works' tri shop on South Clerk Street in Edinburgh (it's in the basement of health specialists Iso, bus route 7, 3, 49, 5 and more, from North Bridge, hit the bell when you see the bank of scotland on your left).
They do a bike fitting service and know loads about bikes. They've recently set up a women's specific part of the shop too.
Alison
Yeap still in Scotland with sister near Southampton
Aye that is why I am looking for somebody with a bit of technology even if Popsider thinks it is only a gismo
I got banned from there for being awkward.
Moi ????
no way Cougie...can nae be you ......awkward....pfffff..... tee hee hee
Oh, and there's no charge for it.
Think it's worth being fitted if you're female and want a decent bike - since bikes are designed for men by default, and a lot of women's bikes are pretty low spec, it can be hard to get a bike that fits the bill on all counts
Ah but the clue you shouldn't have gone there is in the shop name !
Seriously if you were round here I think if you went somewhere like Rourkies in Stoke on Trent or Mercians in Derby - they'd get you set up on a jig and they have enough experience of racing/touring/TTing/audaxing etc etc to fit you to a bike as well as any trained Serotta fitter. If I had knee pain that wasn't related to saddle height I think I'd be tempted to go to a physio or podiatrist with a specialism in cycling - they do exist - but if a Serotta fitter is cheaper then they might do the job.
Saddle height has been checked and adjusted.
so that is why I am now looking for other options
I'd first go to a specialist bike shop *without" the word "tri" in the name (my local tri shop doesn't even read Cycling Weekly and didn't know about the Shimano 'snapping' hub recall - how scary is that?) and ask their advice first. It could well be free (but it would be polite to buy something !)
yeah could be position in shoe or crank length....not sure how to evaluate that. The problem is that I can not put my running insoles in my current cycling shoes since they are too snug a fit.
Thing is I am reluctant to buy a new pair unless I know for sure that this is what i need to do.
I don't like much float on my pedal as I feel like I am more likely to overpronate if I have too much room for movement.
Not sure that the shops I know in Scotland will be able to advice me any further given my current bike settings.